Staples senior Joey Zelkowitz breaks loose to gain ground in today’s Class LL semifinal game against Norwich Free Academy at West Haven. No. 5 NFA upset No. 1 Staples 30-28 to end the Wrecker season.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

In the last minutes of play today, Staples quarterback Jack Massie made a pitch out but Norwich Free Academy recovered it to seal its 30-28 upset win over the Wreckers in the Class LL semifinal at West Haven. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Staples senior Will Patrick throws a block in today’s Class LL semifinal action at West Haven. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Junior Patrick Lesch rushes for yardage in today’s 30-28 Staples heartbreaking loss to Norwich Free Academy in the Class LL semifinal at West Haven. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Highlights of the Staples vs NFA semifinal at West Haven today. The Wildcasts upset the Wreckers 30-28 to end the Staples quest for a state championship. Staples won the FCIAC championship and ended the season 10-1. Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Staples was upset by Norwich Free Academy 30-28 today in their Class LL semifinal game at West Haven, ending their quest for a state championship.

It was the Wrecker’s first loss of the season.

The FCIAC champs finish at 10-1.

No. 1 Staples and No. 5 Norwich Free Academy were tied 21-21 at the half.

Staples senior James Frusciante hauls in a pass for an early Wrecker touchdown tonight in the Staples 42-20 win over West Haven in the Class LL quarterfinals. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Highlights of tonight’s Staples 42-20 Class LL quarterifinal victory over West Haven at home. Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com