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Varsity girls’ tennis finish off a great regular season along with currently being seeded fifth in FCIAC.

Girls’ tennis makes return to FCIACS

Avni Krishna ’27, Associate Managing Editor May 30, 2025

The girls’ tennis team had a standout 2025 season, demonstrating both resilience and talent throughout the spring. The Wreckers wrapped up their regular season with an impressive 13-2 record, securing...

Noah Wolff ’25 gets ready to hit a forehand. Photo contributed by Noah Wolff.

Underhanded, undeterred; Wolff turns setback into success

Amelia Berkowitz ’27, Web News Editor April 29, 2025

By any measure Noah Wolff ’25 had a remarkable season last year for the Staples boys’ tennis team. He played number one singles and finished with a 12-6 conference record. He led the team to runner-up...

Hrisovulos in action, coaching as his players compete (Photo Contributed Kris Hrisovulos).

Tennis coach reflects on journey to be reinstated for upcoming season

Ella Turner ’28, Web Opinions Editor March 10, 2025

Staples boys’ tennis coach Kris Hrisovulos has dedicated 14 years of his life giving back to the Westport community that he was raised in, using his skills and knowledge in tennis to bring home eight...

Staples boys tennis coach Kris Hrisovulos has led the boys to win five FCIAC Championships. (Photo contributed by Staples Boys Tennis Website)

Tennis Coach appeal hearing: Non-renewal voided due to break of protocol

Alexis Jacobs ’26, Web Features Editor February 7, 2025

The non-renewal of Staples tennis coach Kris Hrisovulos was voided because it did not follow protocol. Hrisovulos' appeal hearing took place in Town Hall on the morning of Jan. 31. The hearing was to determine...

The girls’ tennis team comes together for a pre-match team huddle at home.

Girls’ tennis bounces back, bonds as team

Lily Hultgren ’25, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2023

The sun beats down on the shoulders of the girls as they huddle together, listening intently to their captains who are sharing strategy and words of encouragement. Their eyes are alive with the fire of...

Mattie Guadarrama ’25 prepares to hit the opening serve in his match against New Canaan.

Wreckers gear up for playoffs, maintain focus on retaining state title

Tristan Gonzalez ’24, Web Sports Editor May 9, 2023

As the spring season reaches its climax, many high school sports teams hunker down as they get closer to the post season and their opportunity to claim what they have had their eyes set on since the season...

Serena Williams has accumulated a magnitude of accomplishments over the course of her tennis career. However, her stats do not fully convey her inspiration and success as a Black woman in tennis.

Serena Williams ends tennis career with bittersweet farewell

Gabriella Gerig ’23 September 23, 2022

       It is match point. Serena Williams’ diamond studded outfit sparkles under the lights. Williams throws the ball into the air. The crowd takes a deep breath. She serves. The ball bounces...

Emma Nahon ’23 has committed to University of Pennsylvania for field hockey. Nahon currently plays for the Staples girls’ varsity field hockey team.

Committed Staples athletes show excitement, dedication

Audrey Kercher ’23, Breaking News Manager October 19, 2021

Emma Nahon ’23 runs swiftly up the green turf field with her stick in hand, bent over a small ball and ready to strike it into the net. Scoring a goal for the Staples field hockey team is not the only...

Tennis Player Naomi Osaka receives support from fans after withdrawing from the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open due to Mental health, inspires many

Jalen St. Fort ’22, Staff Writer June 15, 2021

On May 31, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to recent mental health struggles. She made the announcement on Twitter after refusing to speak to interviewers during...

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...

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