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Ava Pattinson ’29 races towards the goal while being defended by three Norwalk Bear players in a home game on Sept. 10.

High pressure, high potential: freshman step into varsity roles

Piper Salik ’28, Paper Editor September 25, 2025

Freshman year is full of angst and pressure. This is especially true at Staples High School, where the academic and athletic competition is often pushed beyond the norm.  For many freshmen, joining...

Daisy Hackett ’27 sprints towards goal as Greenwich defenders close in during the first quarter of Staples home opener.

Game recap: Field hockey starts strong with hard-fought 1-0 win

Zander Bauer ’26, Associate Managing Editor September 16, 2025

The Staples field hockey team opened its 2025 season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Greenwich High School on Sept. 3.  The singular goal came late in the first quarter when Daisy Hackett ’27...

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 Paper 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...

The girls' basketball team defeats Danbury in a 56-44 win, holding a lead throughout three out of the four quarters.

Girls’ basketball improves record with a 12 point win over Danbury

Lila Boroujerdi ’26, Web Features Editor February 13, 2025

Staples girls’ basketball team secured their eighth win of the season over the Danbury Hatters 56-44 on Feb. 10. After a loss to Trumbull on Friday, the Wreckers looked to this game as a chance to regain...

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...

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.

Girls’ basketball shoots into new season

Gabriella Gerig ’23, Paper Sports Editor December 9, 2022

The Staples girls’ basketball team is winding up with hopes for another successful season. Last year, they had a winning league record of 9-8 and an overall record of 10-10, placing them at 20th in the...

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 Staples boys’ lacrosse team lost to Darien High School on April 28. The final score was 15-10, after being tied at halftime. Darien is currently ranked ninth in the country.

Motivated program atmosphere earns boys’ lacrosse first national ranking at 19th

Jess Leon ’22, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

A swarm of players hike up the Bedford hill on their way to Wakeman field to practice. Hours go by and these players are still there, training, practicing, running and communicating to help and motivate...

The Wreckers practice during the offseason to prepare for their first game on Dec. 16 against Norwalk.

Girls’ basketball team trains for success

Gabriella Gerig ’23, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

The girls’ basketball team is coming off of two successful seasons. Staples was first in the state with a 18-2 record in the 2019-20 season. Last year, the team ended with a 10-2 record, and they are...

Staples boys' soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Staples boys’ soccer dominates first round of state tournament

Madeline Michalowski ’22, Assistant Creative Director November 14, 2021

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Sofia Fidalgo-Schioppa ’25, left, steals the ball from a Greenwich player.

Sofia Fidalgo-Schioppa brings sportsmanship, devotion to field hockey team

Paige Tighe ’24, Editor in Chief October 20, 2021

Ten seconds left in the game. The ball glides from stick to stick as it paces up and down the field. Suddenly the ball is rescued, raced up the field and shot directly between the goalies legs, by Sofia...

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