Jake Malowitz (shown above) was a defensive key in the Staples boys soccer team’s 1-0 win over Ridgefield today at home. Ben Root’s goal in the fourth minute was the difference. Also starring for the Wreckers were Steve Smith, Alex Tonsberg, Taylor McNair and keeper James Hickok. Staples is now 5-0-0, and hosts Norwalk on Friday at 4 p.m. in an important FCIAC contest. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

The Staples girls soccer varsity team headed to Fairfield Warde today and battled for a tie 1-1.  Seen here are Gae Mitas and Julia Tziolis working hard during the nail biting match. The only goal was a beautiful header scored by Turner Block off of a well placed ball by Megan Root. This game brings the Lady Wreckers to a season record 3-1-1. Next home game is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Bridgeport’s St. Joseph. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Judi Lake for WestportNow.com

David Hoffman (pictured) scored two goals today in a Staples High School 5-1 boys soccer win at Trinity Catholic. Lorenz Esposito, Terence Gibbons and Kyle Hoberman also tallied, while Dylan Hoy, Alex Tonsberg, Noah Bender and Taylor McNair earned assists. The Wreckers -– now 4-0-0 -– have crucial home games this week on Wednesday at 3 p.m. vs. Ridgefield and Friday at 4 p.m. vs. Norwalk. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Alex Massoud, Brett Levy, Jake Thaw, and Mark Didio of the Westport PAL fourth grade South Wreckers after defeating Fairfield Red 18 to 7 today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amanda Thaw for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Staples High School varsity football Wreckers easily defeated Bridgeport Central 48-8 today at Bridgeport to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Three turnovers in the first quarter led to 17 Wrecker points. Junior Nick Kelly scored three times while totaling 127 yards on just six carries from scrimmage.

Last week’s three touchdown scorer junior Joey Zelkowitz ran the ball nine times for 54 yards and one touchdown.

Next up: Norwalk’s Brien McMahon Saturday at 7 p.m. in Norwalk.

Wrecker Steve Smith (29) celebrates with Terence Gibbons today in Wilton. Gibbons’ dramatic side volley goal—with just 5:36 remaining—gave the Staples boys soccer team a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Wilton. The Wreckers are now 3-0-0. They host Brien McMahon on Saturday at 11 a.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Terence Gibbons’ side-volley goal with just 5:36 lifted the Staples boys soccer team to a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Wilton today.

Dylan Hoy gives it his best shot, but Wilton goalkeeper James Erario saves. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

It was Staples’ third win in three matches—and Gibbons’ 2nd game-winner.  He also netted the lone goal in the opening day victory over St. Joseph.

The match at Kristine Lilly Field was a nail biter.  Action flowed back and forth, with both teams having excellent opportunities.  Wrecker goalkeeper James Hickok, and defenders Ben Root, Jake Malowitz, Alex Tonsberg, Harry Birch and Taylor McNair, kept the shutout intact in the waning minutes.

Gibbons’ goal began with a long ball from Steve Smith.  Malowitz raced forward and one-touched it to the senior, who struck home.

After a depressing loss to Danbury 0-4 on Monday, the Staples girls came back on fire with an 8-2 victory over rival Ridgefield today at Loeffler Field. Turner Block (two goals, one assist) moves forward with teammate Abbey Lake (two goals, three assists) as they sprint past Ridgefield 8-2, CLICK TO ENLARGE) Judi Lake for WestportNow.com

Ben Root heads the ball out of danger today in Staples’ 7-0 victory over Bridgeport Central in Westport. Taylor McNair (9) and Dylan Evans (10) help out.  Goals came from Lorenz Esposito and David Hoffman (two each), plus Steve Smith, Ethan Bradeen and Jay Kaplan. The Wreckers are now 2-0. They face Wilton away on Thursday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Junior running back Joey Zelkowitz scores the first of his three touchdowns today in the Staples varsity football team season opener against St. Joseph High School of Trumbull at Trumbull, the Class S defending champions. The 21-yard TD run came in the second quarter. Zelkowitz rushed for 206 yards on 14 carries. The Wreckers next play Bridgeport Central on Saturday at Bridgeport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo