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Monday, June 17, 2013
Preston Hirten Memorial Soccer Tournament Set
Preston Hirten: annual soccer tournament in his honor. Staplessoccer.com photoSoccer players are set to honor the memory of Westporter Preston J. Hirten, a 2007 Staples High School graduate, by playing “the game loved so much” on Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at Wakeman Fields, according to his mother, Lisa Hirten.
Hirten, a midfielder, collapsed and died Aug. 18, 2009 while practicing with his University of Mary Washington teammates in Fredericksburg, Va. (See WestportNow Aug. 18, 2009)
His mother said the 2013 Preston Hirten Memorial Soccer Tournament, designed “for high school and older players from Fairfield County area,” marks the fourth year of an event in his honor.
Last year more than 100 participated, and alumni and current players from Staples, Mary Washington and the Beachside Soccer Club are expecetd to play. There is no charge to participate. For further information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Champs
The Westport Little League AA Twins are celebrating an undefeated season. The team won the championship on Saturday, beating the Devil Rays 10-5. Head coach was David Kass and assistant coaches were Mark Shapiro and Ron Tarsy. Pictured (bottom row l-r) Max Goldenberg, Chase Hynes, Jason Kass, Joseph Kane, George Kocadag; (top row l-r) Alex Laskin, Scott Kosakowski, Rory Tarsy, Jeffrey Shapiro, Troy Askinos; coaches (l-r) Mark Shapiro, David Kass, and Ron Tarsy. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Wynne Earns National Title
Staples senior running sensation Henry Wynne had another record-setting day today at the New Balance National Track and Field Championship meet in Greensboro, N.C. He claimed his second national championship of the school year, running the mile in 4:07.84, more than two seconds off his personal best. The Staples girls distance medley relay team, anchored by freshman Hannah DeBalsi, earned a bronze. The team includes Erica Hefnawy, Emily Troelstra, and Tyler Scanlin. Wynne is pictured last week at the New England Interscholastic Championships in New Britain. Ct.milesplit.com photo
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Wynne a Winner and Record-Setter Again
It was another record setting day today for Staples senior Henry Wynne. At the 68th annual New England Interscholastic Championships in New Britain, he cruised to the nation’s No. 2 clocking in the 800-meter run, winning convincingly with a time of 1 minute, 49.93 seconds. Fellow Staples entrant Hannah DeBalsi, a freshman, ran a 10:10:24 3,200, placing her fourth in the country. She, Henry, and several other athletes from Staples will travel to Greensboro, N.C. next month to compete against the best runners from the country. To qualify for today’s meet, athletes first had to finish in the top five in their state class (LL) and then finish top six in the state open (all six classes combined). Also at New Britain, the 4x800m relay consisted of Walker Marsh, Peter Elkind, Luis Cruz, and Patrick Nolan; the 4x400m relay consisted of Walker Marsh, Henry Wynne, Jack Scott and Tucker Rizzi. Ct.milesplit.com photo
Fairfield Prep Edges Staples 14-8 for State Lacrosse Title
Senior Joey Zelkowitz (22) celebrates a Staples goal today in the Class L state championship lacrosse game against Fairfield Prep at Brien McMahon in Norwalk. The Wreckers, making their first state championship appearance snce 1999, led 7-4 in the third quarter but the Jesuits came from behind to win 14-8, clinching their second straight state title. Patrick Tewey/msgvarsity.com photo
Friday, June 07, 2013
Staples Volleyballers Celebrate CIAC Crown
UPDATE & CORRECT The Staples High School volleyball team tonight won its first CIAC crown since 2009, defeating top-seeded Glastonbury in the Class L state championship at Shelton. It was a come from behind 3-1 win with the Tomahawks taking the first game (24-26, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23). (CLICK TO ENLARGE) The team won the FCIAC title several weeks ago. Keith Stein for WestportNow.com
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Staples Girls Golf Runnerup in State Tourney
The Staples Girls’ Golf Team was runnerup in the state championships today, shooting a team score 370 at Orange Hills Country Club, 12 strokes behind Champion Berlin High School. Pictured (l to r ) are Head Coach Bob Byiteck, Tri-Captains Faith Garcia, Christie Cantor and Erica Stein, and sophomore Mary Bennewitz, Freshman Anelise Browne, and Assistant Varsity Coach Patty Kondub. Staples actually tied with Greenwich for second place and were lead by Garcia’s individual score of 85. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Friday, May 03, 2013
Staples Softball Edges Fairfield Warde 3-2
Players pause for the National Anthem tonight at Little League Night at Green’s Farms Elementary School as the Staples Varsity softball team squared off against Fairfield Warde. The up and coming players and their families were treated to the Wrecker’s best win of the season with a come-from-behind victory over their next town rivals 3-2 with a two out bottom of the seventh walk off suicide squeeze. Junior Emma Moscovitz drove in the tying run with two outs and two on. Then winning pitcher senior captain Nicki Bukovsky bunted as junior Chrissy McCarthy was already streaking for home on a gutsy call made by coach Sara Holland. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Matthew Mandell for WestportNow.com
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Soleil Shines at Gymnastic Championship
Soleil Molesworth, 11, of Westport took first place for her age group Saturday in the AAU Connecticut State gymnastics championship competition in Windsor. She took the gold with first place finishes in the floor exercise, the uneven bars, and the balance beam, and a bronze medal for the vault. Her overall scores gave her the first place finish and trophy for the best in all around honors.Ten AAU gymnastics teams from all over Connecticut competed at the event. Contributed photo
Compo: Runners World for a Day
Scenes from today’s 34th annual Minute Man Race sponsored by the Westport Young Woman’s League. Click here for official results. Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com
Staples Teacher Takes Top Female Spot in 5K Race
Amanda Parrish of Norwalk, an English teacher at Staples High School, was the top female finisher in today’s Minute Man 5K race in a time of 19:43. Parrish, who is also assistant coach of the Staples girls cross-country and track team, ran the Minute Man for the sixth time. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Minute Man Race 10K Winner
Timothy Milenkevich, 31, of Ansonia won today’s Minute Man 10K race in 33:11. He was the Minute Man 5K winner last year and today was the first time he ran the 10K race. Two weeks ago, he won the Narragansett Marathon. He works at Target Training in Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Early Birds for Minute Man Race
Runners and watchers gathered early today at Westport Compo Beach for the 34th annual Minute Man Race. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Westport Launches First Challenger Division Team
Westport Little League Baseball and Softball today launched Westport’s first Challenger Division team.The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Keith Stein for WestportNow.com
Staples Retires Number of Fallen Marine
UPDATE In a ceremony prior to today’s lacrosse game between Staples High School and Trumbull’s St. Joseph Cadets, the memory of the late Roger W. Muchnick, Jr. was honored with a proclamation from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy who proclaimed today Roger Muchnick Jr . Day in Connecticut and the retirement of Muchnick’s uniform No. 2. Zack Frimet (l) and Dylan Bobrow, co-captains with Muchnick of the 2008 lacrosse team, presented Muchnick’s uncle, Robert Coakley of New York, with a varsity jersey bearing Muchnick’s number. Muchnick, a Marine and former Staples lacrosse player, was fatally injured in a training exercise on March 18 in Nevada. Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff was on hand to convey the town’s condolences once again to the Muchnick family. Proceeds raised through today’s event benefit the annual Sticks for Soldiers Tournament dedicated to supporting wounded veterans and their families. Staples defeated St. Joseph 9-5—its third win in four games. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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