Staples senior James Frusciante scores a touchdown in the third quarter of tonight’s season opener against St. Joseph of Trumbull. The Wreckers went on to win 49-28 after a 7-7 tie at halftime. Frusciante opened the 42-point second half by returning a punt for 70 yards. He also received two touchdown passes of 14 and 62 yards from quarterback Jack Massie. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The senior section at tonight’s Staples-St. Joseph game was particularly vocal. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

The Staples bleachers were crowded with fans tonight for the first game under permanent lights at the school. Private funds paid for the installation, which cost more than $300,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Staples junior Patrick Lesch finds a hole in tonight’s 49-28 Wrecker victory over St. Joseph of Trumbull. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Staples Head Coach Marce Petroccio leads his team back on the field tonight after the halftime break as Principal John Dodig applauds (l). After a 7-7 tie at the half, the Wrecker offense came alive, scoring 42 points to rout the Cadets 49-28. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Scenes from the debut of permanent lights at Staples tonight which brought a 49-28 victory over St. Joseph of Trumbull. Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Stuart McCarthy, Westport director of Parks and Recreation, today announced that Longshore Golf Course will be offering special fall rates beginning Friday.

“There is plenty of beautiful autumn golf weather ahead and the Longshore Golf Club would like to offer special fall rates to our loyal customers,” said McCarthy.

“We appreciate your patience as we have dealt with challenging course conditions, but the green conditions are improving every day and we are looking forward to some great fall golf.”

The special rates (weekday and weekend) are:  Adult Resident Pass Holder, $19 and $21; Senior/Junior Resident Pass Holder, $17 and $21, and Guest/NonPass Holder, $30 and $35.

Wrecker Anna Fiolek (11) with a block at the net. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Daniel Gelman for WestportNow.com

It was a winning debut today for the Staples High School girls volleyball team.

The Wreckers, with mostly new players on the team, defeated New Canaan 3-0.

Staples, under the direction of head coach Jon Shepro, came back in the first game after New Canaan took an early lead. They managed to prevail in the remaining two games, 25-20, 25-14, and 25-12.

Staples, with mostly a senior team, finished 16-2 last year in the regular season and reached the quarterfinals in the Class LL state tournament.

The final test for the new lights and sound system was conducted tonight at the Staples High School football field in preparation for the first Wreckers home game of the season on Friday at 7 p.m. Checking out the field were (l-r) Mark Mathias, Board of Education; Marty Lisevick, athletic director; Dan DeVito, Parks & Recreation; Maury Wind, Field Lights Committee, and Horace Lewis, head custodian. School administrators earlier today addressed the senior class to discuss concerns about “inappropriate behavior” at the game, according to Inklings, the school newspaper. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com