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The Staples Wreckers varsity football team shut out the Southington Blue Knights 41-0. The Wreckers advance to the state championship on Saturday, Dec. 9 and will face the West Haven Blue Devils.

Staples football thrashes Southington, advances to first championship game in 12 years

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor December 5, 2023

On a rainy Sunday high school football playoff game at Paul Lane Field, the Staples Wreckers (11-1) emphatically defeated the Southington Blue Knights (7-5) 41-0 to advance to their first Connecticut Class...

Despite the loss, Staples boys’ basketball had a record-breaking season. (Photo by Mark Sikorski)

Boys’ basketball caps off historic season with tough loss at Mohegan Sun Arena

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Each year, the Connecticut high school basketball teams who reach the state finals earn the reward to play the game at Mohegan Sun Arena. In the Division II state boys championship game, Staples High School...

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.

Boys’ basketball falls short in FCIAC championship, remains optimistic for States

Toby Goldfarb ’23, Web Managing Editor March 5, 2023

The boys’ basketball team placed second in the FCIACs after a 69-53 loss to Danbury in the championship game. The last time the Staples boys’ basketball team was the FCIAC champion was in the 1962-63...

Jess Leon ’22 in full speed during the semifinals game against Norwalk at Weston high school for the win. Staples beat Norwalk to advance to the state championship.

Staples field hockey team moves onto states

Charley Guthartz '22 November 25, 2019

The Staples girls’ field hockey team beat Norwalk 3-0 in the semifinals on Nov. 19 at Weston High School. Winning this game put them to the next level of the state tournament, which is the championship...

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Jake Navarro '20, Web Opinions Editor October 30, 2019

Once the final whistle blew for the Staples Wreckers boys’ soccer team vs. Wilton on Oct. 28, the regular season became an afterthought. All effort and energy will be put toward their first playoff game....

The cheer team gets excited as they begin to run onto the mat and start their performance at regionals. 

Photo contributed by Harley Bonn 21

Varsity cheer flips their way to fifth place at regionals

Chelsea Strober '21, Staff Writer April 1, 2019

Waking up as early as 4:30am on a Saturday morning to put on a full face of makeup, hair in a slicked back pony, fake eyelashes, and a big sparkly bow may not seem like everybody’s ideal weekend, but...

The Staples field hockey team secures the title of state champions after their game against Cheshire.

Girls’ field hockey secures third consecutive state victory

Molly Gold '21, Staff Writer November 19, 2018

The girls' field hockey team defeated Cheshire in the state championship game with a score of 2-0 on Sunday, Nov. 18.   Kyle Kirby ’20 scored both goals on two of the 14 penalty corners Staples earned...

Staples baseball pushes to the postseason

Staples baseball pushes to the postseason

Elliot Kaufman '19, Web Managing Editor May 24, 2018

As the 2018 spring season comes to an end, the reigning state champion Staples baseball team jumps into beginning of the FCIAC and state tournaments. Last season, the Wreckers lost 4-3 in the FCIAC...

Boys tennis clinches 50th straight victory

Boys’ tennis clinches 50th straight victory

May 17, 2018

Jackson Daignault ’18   The Staples Boys’ varsity Tennis team defeated the Greenwich Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday, May 10 to clinch their 50th win in a row.   The streak has lasted...

8th grade Westport PAL football team wins championship after undefeated season

8th grade Westport PAL football team wins championship after undefeated season

December 2, 2017

By: Isabella Didio ’18 On Sunday, Nov. 19, the eighth grade PAL football team wrapped up their undefeated season with a 14-7 win over Ridgefield to capture the PAL championship. “It was incredible,”...

‘No-Co’: Field hockey seeking sole possession of state title in rematch

‘No-Co’: Field hockey seeking sole possession of state title in rematch

November 16, 2017

By Jonathan Kaner '18 and Alex Reiner '18

Wreckers defeated in girls’ soccer FCIAC championship

Wreckers defeated in girls’ soccer FCIAC championship

November 6, 2017

By: Siri Kanter '20 The Staples girls’ varsity soccer team was defeated 1-0 by the St. Joseph Cadets in the FCIAC championship final held on Friday, Nov. 3 at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Maddie...

Boys’ cross country repeat as FCIAC champions

Boys’ cross country repeat as FCIAC champions

November 1, 2017

By: Shane Rabacs '18 The boys cross country team won the FCIAC championship, finishing with the top three finishers in the race. This is the second straight championship for the Wreckers. “It's...

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