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

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

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

Staples girls golf players Emily Lane and Anelise Browne pause before resuming play at Longshore today where the Wreckers set a school record, shooting 172 to beat Trumbull, which shot 204.  Staples is now 3-0. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

The Staples High School boys varsity lacrosse team celebrates following today’s 8-7 upset victory over defending FCIAC champion New Canaan. Junior midfielder Will Johnson scored with 3:04 left in double overtime to gain the home win which Staples Coach Paul McNulty said was the Wreckers’ first over New Canaan in program history. Joey Zelkowitz led the Wrecker offense with three goals while Colin Bannon had two goals and two assists, and Jon Pacillio and Patrick Lesch had one goal each in addition to Johnson. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Here are the individuals from Westport registered for today’s Boston Marathon and results of those who finished as published on the race website. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) http://Graphic from http://www.baa.org

A Staples lacrosse helmet used in today’s Staples boys varsity game against Newtown. It honors Roger W. Muchnick, Jr, a Marine and former Staples lacrosse player fatally injured in a training exercise on March 18 in Nevada, and the families of the Newtown shooting victims. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Prior to today’s Staples High School varsity lacrosse game against Newtown High School, Staples lacrosse coach Matt Johnson requested a moment of silence. The pause was to honor the memory of the late Roger W. Muchnick, Jr, a Marine and former Staples lacrosse player who was fatally injured in a training exercise on March 18 in Nevada, and the families of the Newtown shooting victims. The helmet for each Staples player bore an emblem in honor of Muchnick and the Newtown community. Staples defeated Newtown 13-2 with Will Johnson and Colin Bannon leading the Wreckers with four goals each. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Longshore Men’s Golf Association members performed their annual clean-up of the Longshore Park golf course today as the course officially opened for the season.  Among the estimated 30 participants were Westporters Sean Jackman, Jim Marpe and Peter Knight. “Dan Rackliff and his crew did a good job of cleaning up after Storm Sandy and today’s volunteer crew is adding finishing touches to the course,” said Marpe. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com