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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Friday Night Lights Fun as Staples Drubs Danbury 51-6

After three Friday night games at home, Staples looked well practiced tonight as it took its inaugural season Friday Night Lights show on the road to Danbury, easily handling the Hatters of Danbury High a 51-6 drubbing. Nevertheless, Staples senior Joey Zelkowitz (22) ran into some Danbury resistance. Only 57 seconds into the game, the Wreckers were on the board with two touchdowns.It was the second time in four games that Staples (4-0) broke the 50-point barrier over opponents. The Wreckers led 30-6 at halftime. Staples continues its Friday night encounters next week at home against Trumbull. Staplesfootball.com photo

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

Westporters Bring Home Ibanez Game-Tying Ball

UPDATE Wednesday night’s stunning Yankees victory against the Baltimore Orioles with Raul Ibanez hitting two home runs to tie and then win the game has become an instant Yankee legend—and it has Westport ties. WestportNow reader Siva Namasivayam, sitting in the right field Yankee Stadium stands, said his wife Kala retrieved the ninth inning game-tying ball hit by Ibanez, pinch-hitting for Alex Rodriguez, and gave it to daughter Maya who was celebrating her 12th birthday. “While there was a mad scramble, it just went to our seat and my wife plucked it,” he said. The Coleytown Middle School student is pictured with her brother Vig, a Staples freshman. Three innings later Ibanez hit another homer, giving the Yankees a 3-2 walk-off win to go up 2-1 against the Orioles in the best-of-five post-season division series. Dad is CEO of Farmington-based SCIO Health Analytics, a leading health analytics services company, while Mom works at UBS. Westporters for seven years, family members are avid Yankee fans. This the seventh game they’ve attended at the Stadium this year and the first time they’ve come home with a batted ball souvenir. Siva Namasivayam said no one from the Yankees tried to buy or trade the ball. “We’re just going to preserve it,” he said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Film About Concussions Draws Crowd of Parents

About 75 persons tonight attended a Westport Public Library screening of the film “Head Games” that describes the increasing awareness of the concussion crisis in American sports. Westporter Ann Sherwood, whose child suffered a concussion, gets a show of hands after asking the audience, “How many of you here tonight are parents?” Pippa Bell Ader, an organizer of the evening’s event, said her 16-year-old son, a high school sophomore, suffered a concussion playing touch football. She said the purpose of the screening was “to improve concussion awareness, to understand the dangers of repetitive concussions and the need for safety practices.” Ader said the film can be acquired on iTunes for $6.99. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Staples Triumphs Over Darien 4-1

Greg Shikowitz played his usual stellar game, as the Staples boys soccer team downed Darien 4-1 today at home. With goals from Ethan Bradeen (2), Joe Greenwald and Andrew Puchala, the Wreckers raised their record to 5-3-1. They travel to Fairfield Warde on Friday, for a 4 p.m. match. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

Library Tonight Features ‘Head Games’ Concussion Film

Thanks to the hard work of several parents, Westport tonight will be one of the first communities to view “Head Games,” which organizers describe as a “revealing documentary about the silent concussion crisis in American sports.” It will be shown at 7 p.m at the McManus Room of the Westport Public Library.

It is directed by Steve James, an Academy Award-nominee for “Hoop Dreams” and “The Interrupters.”

In the film, athletes from the professional to the youth levels share their personal struggles in dealing with the devastating and long-term effects of concussions, an epidemic fueled by the “leave everything on the field” culture so prominent in American sports, a news release said.

Released on Sept. 21, the film is currently showing in select major cities across the country. It lasts 90 minutes and there will be a short discussion following.

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

Staples Boys Soccer Shuts Out Greenwich

The action was intense today, as Staples shut out Greenwich 1-0. Diego Alanis slammed in Joe Greenwald’s blast in the third minute, for the only score. The Wreckers also got strong defense from (above, from l) Harry Birch, Andrew Puchala, Andrew Travers, Joe Greenwald and Ethan Bradeen. The Wreckers host Darien Wednesday at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Staples Gains Win No. 4

Sophomore Andrew Puchala (above) was a defensive key in Staples’ 1-0 home victory over Greenwich today. The goal came from Diego Alanis, off a Joe Greenwald shot. Staples, now 4-3-1, hosts Darien on Wednesday, at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Westport’s Kligerman Gets First NASCAR Truck Win

Parker Kligerman: started racing at age 13. Contributed photo

Westport’s Parker Kligerman, racing his Toyota Tundra, today won his first NASCAR Camping World Series Truck race at Talladega, Ala.

It was the first win for Kligerman, 22, in 44 career Truck Series races.

He is now fourth in points in the Camping World Truck series. To date he has five second place finishes in the series. He drives for Roger Penske and Red Horse Racing.

A Westport native, Kligerman graduated from Staples High School and started racing in the Norwalk Karting Association races at age 13. He then moved into sports cars at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut.

Saturday, September 29th, 2012

Staples Rides Over McMahon 55-14

The scoreboard tells the tale of tonight’s Staples 55-14 lopsided win over Brien McMahon of Norwalk. The Wreckers led 49-0 at halftime. “It was our night,” said Staples Head Coach Marce Petroccio. “After a great first half, our kids were very focused.” He added, “I know they are young, but they are going to be good down the road…We wanted a complete game, no sacks, no turnovers.” Staples (3-0), which played its third home game under the lights, heads away for another Friday night game against Danbury on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com