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Lady Wreckers Triumph Over Ludlowe’s Falcons

Chloe Baker and Sara Luttinger, Web Opinions Editor and Staff Writer October 20, 2011

Now holding an impressive 11-1 record, the girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated one of their main competitors, Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The game was played to support Just Socks and Underwear,...

Superfans Rally Student Body

Kate Beispel, Staff Writer October 19, 2011

Staples Superfans is a student-run organization dedicated to school spirit. Each year, Superfans work to spread the word about the time and place of sporting events, getting large crowds to show up, and...

Staples Rolls Over Danbury in Home Opener

Julian Clarke, Managing Editor October 16, 2011

After three straight road wins to begin the season, the Wreckers were poised to give its home crowd a good show at the first game of 2011 at Staples Stadium. They did just that. After consecutive...

Smack-Talk for Staples Soccer: Subtle or Substantial Effects?

Aaron Hendel, Staff Writer October 14, 2011

Loeffler Field. 4 p.m. Warm-up music gets switched off, and the crowd starts to pack in on the hill. This is when every Staples soccer player gets in the zone. They are pumped up and ready to go out and...

Filling the Void: Boys Soccers Challenge of Keeping Pace with Strong Past

Filling the Void: Boys’ Soccer’s Challenge of Keeping Pace with Strong Past

Erik Sommer, Opinions Editor October 12, 2011

Last year’s boys’ varsity soccer team was undeniably special in talent and accomplishment; eight of the players from the 2010-2011 squad are now playing Division I soccer. Due to the graduation...

New Talent, Veterans Populate Gridiron

New Talent, Veterans Populate Gridiron

Charlie Greenwald, Web A&E Editor October 12, 2011

Last year, the Staples Wreckers football team never quite caught a break. One of its best players never rebounded from an Achilles tear. Its star quarterback was taken down by the same injury halfway through...

Beating the heat How the Wreckers Stay Safe in Triple-Digit Temperatures

Ryder Chasin, Web Managing Editor October 12, 2011

It’s mid-July at Staples stadium. The orange morning sun glows yellow around its edge, radiating against the artificial turf. Empty metal bleachers pack heat in each bench, light shining too bright to...

Digging for Gold V-Ball Dominating FCIAC

Stevie Klein, Editor in Chief October 6, 2011

They have already beaten two of the top teams:Greenwichand Fairfield Warde. Staples Girls Volleyball, or SGVB as they have abbreviated on their shirts, are coming back this year stronger than last. “We...

St. Josephs Beats Girls Soccer in a Tough Defensive Battle

St. Joseph’s Beats Girls Soccer in a Tough Defensive Battle

Cheyenne Haslett and Molly Barreca, Web News Editor and Opinions Editor October 4, 2011

Relentless, tough, and undefeated, St. Joe’s arrived on Sat., Oct. 1 to Loeffler field, hungry for a win. Staples girls varsity soccer was just as hungry, pushing back against St. Joes impenetrable defense...

Staples Wrecks McMahon’s Upset Bid

Staples Wrecks McMahon’s Upset Bid

Julian Clarke October 2, 2011

Fourth and eight. Staples sat on Brien McMahon 14-yard-line, down by two scores with seven minutes and change left in the fourth quarter. In effect, the game would be won or lost on this play. Jack...

Staples Wrecks McMahon’s Upset Bid

October 2, 2011

By Julian Clarke ’12 Managing Editor Fourth and eight. Staples sits on the Brien McMahon 14-yard-line, down by two scores with seven minutes and change left in the fourth quarter. In effect, the...

Girls Varsity Volleyball Crushes Danbury in a Three-Game Win

September 29, 2011

By Chloe Baker and Sara Luttinger Web Opinions Editor, Staff Writer On Monday, September 26, the Staples Lady Wreckers defeated the Danbury Mad Hatters in three successive wins. The first game...

Boys Soccer Lead Season 3-0 After Hard Fought Victory Against Wilton

Boys Soccer Lead Season 3-0 After Hard Fought Victory Against Wilton

Stevie Klein and Emily Kowal, Editor-In-Chief and Web News Editor September 24, 2011

Staples Varsity Boys Soccer dominated the second half of their game against Wilton on Sept. 22, which culminated in a game-winning goal with five minutes remaining, giving the team a record of 3-0. The...

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