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Hannah DeBalsi Featured By “Sports Illustrated”

Hannah DeBalsi Featured By “Sports Illustrated”

Casey Lu, Staff Writer December 20, 2015

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Staples’ very own track and cross country athlete, Hannah DeBalsi ‘16, joined the ranks of Serena Williams and Michael Phelps. Just like the privilege afforded to famed athletes,...

Staples Boys Cross Country Takes Home the State Opens Title

Staples’ Boys Cross Country Takes Home the State Opens Title

Alex Spadacenta, Assistant Business Manager November 16, 2015

On Friday Nov. 6, the Staples boys’ cross country team traveled to Wickham Park and won the state open title, scoring a total of 108 points and beating Danbury by 13. The boys worked hard throughout...

Superstar Runner Hannah DeBalsi Commits to Stanford

Superstar Runner Hannah DeBalsi Commits to Stanford

Emma Lederer, Staff Writer October 22, 2015

On Tuesday night, Oct. 20 at exactly 9:45 p.m., Hannah DeBalsi posted a status on Facebook. It read: “Stanford Class of 2020!!!” Within moments, congratulations flooded the post-- friends, family,...

Led by Captains Chase Gornbein ‘16, Ben Foster ‘16, and James Lewis ‘16, the Wreckers raced to victory.

Boys’ Cross Country Dominates Dual Meet

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer October 17, 2015

The Staples Boys’ Cross Country team continued their dominance this fall season as they beat Ridgefield, Darien and Brien McMahon high schools. So far, the Wreckers have won every one of their dual meets,...

Staples Boys’ XC runs to third place in Bowdoin

Staples Boys’ XC runs to third place in Bowdoin

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer September 29, 2015

This past Saturday Sept 27, 2015, the Staples boys’ cross country team earned a third place finish at the prestigious Bowdoin classic in Wappinger Falls, New York. Racing against the Christian Brothers...

Staples speeds by McMahon

Talia Hendel, Web Managing Editor May 14, 2015

Track Meet 4/24

Laddie Lawrence inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame

Laddie Lawrence inducted into Coaches Hall of Fame

Alex Spadacenta, Assistant Business Manager March 26, 2015

On Tuesday, March 24, it was announced that longtime Staples cross country and track coach John “Laddie” Lawrence will be initiated into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of...

Debalsi runs her way to All-American

Debalsi runs her way to All-American

Jack Zeldes, Staff Writer December 18, 2014

While most juniors at Staples High School were taking the ACT on Saturday, December 13, Hannah Debalsi ‘16 had different plans. In San Diego, California, the track star placed 5th and earned All-American...

Running on the track (from left to right) Connor Teran ’17, Zak Ahmad ’17, James Lewis ’16 and Luis Cruz ’15 work on their times during varsity track’s practice. The team placed second in the recent FCIAC competition.

Staples takes a peek at winter sports

Chase Gornbein, Staff Writer November 13, 2014

This winter season, Staples sports are shaping up to feature some marquee teams that are looking to last deep into the post-season come championship time.   Girls’ and boys’ track and field   The...

Freshman boys’ XC warm up and do striders to prepare for their race at Wickham Park Invitational, the boys placed fourth in the Freshman race.

Staples Cross Country’s outstanding performance at Wickham Park

Francesca Truitt, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

Following an undefeated dual meet season, the boys’ Cross Country team continued their season with an invitational at Wickham Park this past Saturday. This invitational was no different from the boys’...

Hannah DeBalsi races to sports person of the year

Hannah DeBalsi races to sports person of the year

Taylor Harrington, Breaking News Managing Editor September 19, 2014

Hannah DeBalsi ’16, Staples varsity runner and national two-mile champion, came home from her Nike Elite camp this summer to a phone call from the Fairfield County Sports Commission. She was happily...

 During the 800 meter race at Danbury High School, Tyler Scanlin ’14, second from right, sprinted at blazing speeds and finished in 2nd place. Scanlin broke the school record for this event with a time of 2:13.

For Tyler Scanlin, dedication pays off

Jenna McNicholas, Staff Writer June 20, 2014

While Tyler Scanlin has always appreciated the invincible feeling of propelling herself around the deep blue rubber track, she truly fell in love with running and the endless possibilities it presented...

Boys and Girls Track and Field Shine in FCIAC Championships

May 30, 2011
Alexandra O'Kane '13 reports on Staples' successes at the FCIAC track competition at Danbury High School.
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