Staples quarterback Jack Massie looks for a receiver as Nick Kelly watches in tonight’s 48-21 Staples rout of Ridgefield in the Class LL quarterfinals at Wilton.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Highlights of tonight’s Staples 48-21 victory over Ridgefield in rainy weather at Wilton in the Class LL state quarterfinals. Douglas Healey for WestportNow.com

Members of the Staples High School Girls and Boys Lacrosse teams took part today in the sixth annual Sticks For Soldiers Charity Event and Tournament at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The event raises money for local wounded troops and hopes to create a mature awareness among high school athletes to the unseen sacrifices being make on their behalf by young men and women just a few years older than themselves. Through their play and fund-raising participation they can demonstrate tangible thanks and support. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Staples defeated rival Greenwich 31-27 today in another come-from-behind victory to win the FCIAC championship before a packed home Thanksgiving Day crowd. It was the sixth conference title for the Wreckers who last appeared in a conference championship game two years ago. Staples, ranked No. 2, will now play No. 7-seeded Ridgefield in the state LL class championships on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Wilton.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Staples junior Nick Kelly (r) receives congratulations from teammates today after being named most valuable player in the Wreckers 31-27 FCIAC championship win over Greenwich. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples Coach Marce Petroccio addresses his team after today’s 31-27 FCIAC championship win over Greenwich. “You are the crown jewels of Westport,” he told the players. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples junior James Frusciante dives in for a touchdown today in third quarter FCIAC championship action against Greenwich at home. The TD and point after kick gave Staples a 17-14 with the Wreckers going on to win 31-27. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com