The Staples Girls Volleyball team lost 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-21) in FCIAC semi-finals on November 5, 2011 to the Ridgefield Tigers at Ludlowe High School. Greeted by a large crowd, the girls came out strong in their first game. Right away, Katie Platt ’13 had seven straight service points in the beginning of the game. With an 8-1 lead, the Wreckers were able to keep their passes concise and hits strong to secure their lead. They finished the first game excited, with parent and fan support. Ridgefield narrowly defeated Staples by two points in the second game. It looked as if Staples was going to beat the Tigers, with a 19-13 lead during the match. However, Staples had difficulty returning Ridgefield’s eight consecutive service points. Ridgefield took the lead at this point and finally ended the match with a serve that Staples was unable to return.

The Wreckers made a valiant effort in the third game, with notable kills by Grevers and blocks by Augie Gradoux-Matt ’12. The Tigers gained an 8-5 lead early in the match after Staples was unable to return four service points. The Wreckers put up a fight throughout the entire game, a match for the Tigers on every point.