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Who are the Yankees without Jeter?

Who are the Yankees without Jeter?

Grant Sirlin, Staff Writer May 25, 2015

Derek Jeter is my idol. His class, graciousness, and work ethic are qualities that I admire, and seek to replicate. Throughout my childhood, Jeter defined my love for baseball through his identity both...

Blue Monster proves to be a spectacle in its debut season

Blue Monster proves to be a spectacle in its debut season

Adam Kaufman, Web Multimedia Editor May 12, 2015

Staples’ baseball field has long been known around the FCIAC as one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the league. This offseason, though, that all changed. The new season has ushered in the era...

Little Leaguers prepare for the big stage

Little Leaguers prepare for the big stage

Sarah Ellman, Staff Writer April 6, 2015

Many remember those little (or not so little) boys in evergreen baseball uniforms playing on TV during the Little League World Series two summers ago. It’s hard to believe they are now walking the halls...

Staples Baseball Chases Ring

Staples Baseball Chases Ring

Mat Jacowleff, Director of Social Media April 6, 2015

After falling in the first round of both FCIACs and States last year, Staples baseball is back and ready to take care of some unfinished business. With a group of talented and experienced returning players,...

Photo courtesy of Staples High School

Students train for tryouts

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

For many students, the week of March 23 may just be a typical school week.  But for athletes, these five days take on a whole new meaning: tryouts. The evaluations for Staples’ 13 spring sports teams...

Panzer works on his arm at Staples Field. The junior currently plays for one of Baseball Us fall travel teams

Panzer committed to University of Maryland as a junior

Becca Rawiszer, Web Opinions Editor November 13, 2014

Baseball star Nathan Panzer ’16 recently committed to the University of Maryland and is “extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a Maryland Terp.” Though he started playing in the yard, Panzer...

Farewell, Captain

Farewell, Captain

Andrew Vester, Staff Writer October 10, 2014

Fourteen-time All-Star.  Five-time World-Series champion.  Winner of the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards five times.  In his 20-year career, these are some of Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter’s achievements. Known...

  Little Leaguers hit the big league

Little Leaguers hit the big league

Caroline O'Kane, Creative Director September 19, 2014

It was a brisk summer night in Bristol, Connecticut as the Little Leaguers were playing with all their cards on the table in the Regional Finals against Rhode Island. The score was 2-1, Westport. The players...

Staples Baseball rolls to victory and top spot in the FCIAC

Staples Baseball rolls to victory and top spot in the FCIAC

Will McDonald, Managing Editor May 13, 2014

Enjoying the comforts of a sizeable home crowd last Friday afternoon, the Wreckers baseball squad jumped out to big lead early on over rival Darien and never looked back, winning by a final tally of 9-5....

Bauer Leads Wreckers Baseball to Third Straight Victory over Norwich Free Academy 5-1

May 15, 2011
The Staples Wreckers solidified their status as one of the state's best teams with a win over the Norwich Free Academy Wildcats.

Baseball Beats Rival Westhill 8–2

April 18, 2011

On Monday, April 18, a cold overcast spring day, the Boys Varsity Baseball team won big against Westhill High School. The last time these two teams met, Westhill beat Staples in the FCIAC playoffs,...

Colin ‘Boog’ McCarthy blasts a homerun over the fence in a May 19 game against Ridgefield. | Photo by Madeline Hardy 11

After FCIAC Loss, Baseball Looks Towards States

May 28, 2010

Bryan Schiavone '13 Opinions Editor As the boys’ baseball team nears the end of their successful 2010 season they are beginning to look ahead to the state tournament after their shocking FCIAC...

Staples students and teachers competed in a dodgeball tournament on March 13. | Photo by Victor Hollenberg 10

Dodgeball, A Slamming Success

March 27, 2009

Jack Hennessy '10 Web Sports Editor Fans could not contain their excitement for the most intense sporting event of the year. March Madness? NBA post-season? Nope. World Baseball Classic? Please. No,...

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