![Caitlin Clark dominates the discussion of women’s sports due to her one of a kind gameplay and starpower. Inequalities still remain in the athletic system between genders, although women athletes are starting to get more brand deals and advertisements.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-31-173055.png)
Caitlin Clark craze powers movement of women’s sports
Anna Kercher ’25, Paper Features Editor
• May 31, 2024
![Nick Sikorski ’24 converts a layup in the first quarter. (Contributed by Nick Sikorski 24)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-30-at-1.18.28 PM.png)
Late rally pushes Wreckers towards victory over Greenwich
Tristan Gonzalez, Web Sports Editor
• January 30, 2024
![The Staples Wreckers fell to the Ridgefield Tigers 48-46 in a thrilling matchup. (Photo by William Murray ’25)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-12-at-10.42.11 AM.png)
Boys’ basketball handed first loss of season in tight matchup against Ridgefield
William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor
• January 12, 2024
![Following the win of the Staples Wreckers, the coaches and players shake hands with the opposing team, the Manchester RedHawks.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-20-at-1.12.44-PM.png)
Staples cruises past Manchester to advance in state tournament
Poppy Harrington ’25, Social Media Manager
• March 10, 2023
![Beyond just the entertainment of the games, March Madness brings people together through brackets, where people try to correctly pick the outcome of each game. (Photo by William Murray 25)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-07-at-1.36.01-PM-1-900x697.png)
Excitement brews as March Madness nears
William Murray '25, Web Sports Editor
• March 7, 2023
![After their second loss of the season to Danbury, the Wreckers prepare for States with optimism and confidence. Despite losing in the FCIAC championship game, the team reflects proudly on a successful season.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-20-at-12.32.49-PM-900x670.png)
Boys’ basketball falls short in FCIAC championship, remains optimistic for States
Toby Goldfarb ’23, Web Managing Editor
• March 5, 2023
![The senior basketball players and senior cheerleaders pose with their parents after the senior award ceremony prior to the start of the game.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-01-at-3.40.56-PM.png)
Boys’ basketball conquers Bridgeport Central on senior night
Katherine Phelps ’25, Opinions Editor
• March 1, 2023
![The Wreckers celebrate the final buzzer sounding, signaling their victory. (Photo by Mark Sikorski)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-31-at-1.35.41-PM-900x600.png)
Staples boys’ basketball prevails over Ludlowe in straight-forward victory
Tristan Gonzalez '24, Web Sports Editor
• January 31, 2023
![The 2023 Rec Basketball League officially commenced after months of anticipation on Thursday, Jan. 5 for juniors and seniors at Staples High School. For many of these boys, these scrimmages reach not only peak athletic enjoyment, but also competition.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-30-at-1.04.55-PM-900x604.png)
Rec Basketball tips off, junior and senior boys enjoy despite immense competition
Tristan Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• January 5, 2023
![The girls’ basketball team prepares for the season with clinics and fall shootarounds. They will face New Fairfield in their game opener on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screen-Shot-2022-12-09-at-2.29.19-PM.png)
Girls’ basketball shoots into new season
Gabriella Gerig ’23, Paper Sports Editor
• December 9, 2022
![The 2022 boys’ varsity basketball team gathers as a team before their first game.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-12.57.53-PM-900x466.png)
Wreckers dominate preseason games, look prepared for upcoming season
Tristan Gonzalez ’24, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2022
![The ESPN-Athletes broadcasting deal marks an advance in women’s sports online accessibility. In 2019, a study on women and men’s sports coverage found 5% of total television coverage focused on women’s sports. The study also found that 80% of highlight programs and news devoted zero time to women’s sports.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-1.28.29-PM.png)
A League of Her Own: ESPN-Athletes Unlimited women’s sports broadcasting deal overdue
Caroline Coffey '22, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2022
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