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Varsity team members and Coach driving in a golf cart around the course before falling to Trumbull on May 8.

Girls’ golf swings their way to 6th in state

Celia Moccia ’27, Staff Writer May 20, 2025

With hard work, skill and a whole lot of drive, the Staples girls’ golf team climbed their way up to sixth in the state.  So, what is this dream team’s secret to their victories and success? Well,...

Katie Fitzgerald (middle) alongside two of her teammates on the Irish national lacrosse team for their age division. During the photo they are in Hong Kong, attending an international tournament.

Katie Fitzgerald’s game goes global

Brooke Kirkham ’27, On The Wreckord Producer May 14, 2025

Katie Fitzgerald ’25 will return to Hong Kong this August to represent Ireland on the international lacrosse stage for the second year in a row. Her path to wearing the Irish jersey started not on the...

Greens Farms Academy player Stella Savone made seven goals in the game against Sacred Heart on May 8, matching her personal best for most scores in a single game.

Making waves: girls’ water polo team grows with out-of-school talent

Sophie Smith ’26, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2025

With only 20 seconds left on the clock, Sacred Heart has possession. They make one final push, passing the ball to an inside player and hoping for a shot at goal. Noise echoes and the clock ticks. A score...

Matthew Corrigan ’26 warms up for the game.

Corrigan’s homecoming: a hometown rivalry as Warde faces Staples

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor February 6, 2025

From Mustang to Wrecker, Matthew Corrigan ’26 faced a rivalry in the Staples boys’ basketball game versus Warde on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Corrigan transferred from Warde High School this year as a...

By playing soccer for Beachside, I am unable to play with the Staples team as Beachside’s season goes year-round. (Photo contributed by William Murray '25)

Choosing club soccer over high school soccer, my experiences

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor May 29, 2024

I love soccer. I have been playing the sport ever since I could walk, and throughout my youth I always knew that when I entered high school, I would be met with a difficult challenge regarding which...

Staples celebrates their go-ahead goal early in the second half thanks to a strike from Evelyn Chudowsky ’24.

Wreckers top Warde, Chudowsky scores 2

Tristan Gonzalez, Web Sports Editor October 9, 2023

The Staples girls’ soccer team beat Fairfield Warde 2-0 to bring the Wreckers to a record of seven wins, one loss and two draws on Thursday, Oct.5. After a conservative first half, Staples threatened...

Abbie Pleiter ’25, Victoria Fidalgo ’24 and Eliza Walmark ’25 cheer their teammates on during their meet earlier this season. The Wreckers’ most recent meet against Wilton was a major success, as the team scored almost 2 points higher than their highly ranked competition.

Gymnastics scores soar, strengthens team spirit

Charlotte Berner ’25, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The Staples gymnastics team, about halfway through their season, has found success in the FCIAC division with a current record of 4-2. The team most recently competed against Wilton High School, one of...

The girls’ golf team has members from every grade; each player has different strengths that have helped contribute to the team’s victories this year.

Girls’ golf victorious in almost every match, leads state

Phoebe Miller ’23, Associate Managing Editor May 17, 2022

The girls’ golf team is currently number one in the state and has a record of 8-1, with their sole loss being by a difference of only three strokes. “Consistency and a good mix of players, I think,...

The girls' varsity softball team is preparing to win the FCIACs this year. Last year, they only made it as far as the semifinals.

Softball prepares to claim FCIAC title

Amanda Rowan ’22, Photostory editor March 30, 2022

With the spring season fast approaching, Staples  softball is preparing for competition and is hoping to come out on top as FCIAC champions.  “Last season we made it further in FCIACs and states...

Westport Civilian Review Panel seeks new members

Ryan Hong ’23, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

The Westport Civilian Review Panel (formerly the Civilian Review Board) is looking to add two new members, which would bring the panel up to a total of five members. The Civilian Review Panel is a recently...

Little League team leaves behind a remarkable Staples baseball legacy

Little League team leaves behind a remarkable Staples baseball legacy

Serena Ye ’20, Web A&E Editor January 31, 2020

Clink! My mouth gaped in shock as the ball soared above all of the players’ caps. I felt a surge of inspiration as they fled through the bases and dove to catch the ball, kicking up the red sand. During...

Staples Wrestling team begins training and competing for their upcoming season with many new team members and a change in coaching staff.

Wrestling team changes offer new opportunities

Amanda Rowan ’22 January 5, 2020

Dual meets and tournaments occupy almost every weekend and Wednesday for many Staples students as the wrestling season rolls into play. Over 40 boys train, practice and prepare for their matches day after...

Staples’ offense in the pistol formation in the third quarter of their 53-20 loss to North Haven. Quarterback Jackson Zager ’21 finished 13 for 38 passing for 185 yards and two touchdowns.

Wreckers dealt knock-out blow by North Haven

Ethan Frank ’20, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

North Haven, Connecticut -- The Staples Wreckers suffered a 53-20 loss at the hands of the North Haven Indians and their Wing-T offense on Friday, Oct. 18 at Mike Vanacore Field.  The Wreckers fell...

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