The Staples boys basketball team tried to keep it close tonight but came up short, losing 83-70 to Bassick of Bridgeport and its 7-foot center Anthony Allen in an FCIAC quarterfinal game at Fairfield Ludlowe.
The Staples Wreckers basketball team finished 15-5 this season—the best record in years. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com

Staples senior Gabe Seidman scored a season-high 30 points, but he and his teammates could not stop Allen, who scored 25 points.

Staples had lost to the Lions earlier in the season by four points and knew they had to contain Allen to win. Bassick led 37-28 at the half.

Despite losing in the FCIACs, Staples now concentrates on the CIAC Class LL Tournament which begins a week from Monday.

It’s been a long wait, but the Staples girls ice hockey varsity team is celebrating its first victory after three years as a varsity team and five years after its founding.
The Staples girls ice hockey varsity team gained its first victory Saturday, defeating Stamford-Westhill 6-3. Contributed photo

The Saturday night 6-3 win over Stamford-Westhill at The Rinks at Shelton was especially gratifying as it was Senior Night, said Coach Peter R. Alfano, Jr., whose day job is teaching eighth grade science at Coleytown Middle School.

Senior Brittany Hamilin and sophomore Jessie Lepisto each had a pair of goals as seniors Jenna Chusid and Kate Shanahan each scored a goal as well.

Senior goaltender Gwen Moyer, the team’s only goaltender, played her best game of the season, making key saves at various times during the game to keep the Wreckers in the hunt. Moyer made 17 saves on 20 shots.

Staples player D Scanlan (14) dribbles against Fairfield Ludlowe’s Kevin Bentivegna (11) tonight in the Wrecker’s 54-42 victory on the road in Fairfield. The Wreckers (13-5) have clinched a spot for Saturday’s first round in the FCIAC playoffs. The Falcons were eliminated from FCIAC playoff contention with the loss. The Wreckers will close out their regular season Wednesday at Greenwich High School at 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com

The Staples Varsity Girls Ice Hockey team will be sponsoring a free hockey clinic for all middle and high school girls who like to ice skate and/or have an interest in playing girls ice hockey. The event will be held at Westport’s Longshore Club Park on Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Staples players will be teaching various skating and stick handling techniques followed by 3 v 3 games. No ice hockey experience is necessary.

All participants need are ice skates (which can be rented at the rink), a helmet, and a love of skating.

For further information, contact head coach, Pete Alfano.  (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)). Participants should have an adult who remains with them at the rink.

The Staples Wreckers bested Wilton tonight 83-53 in front of a full house at home. It was Senior Night (D Scanlon, Gabe Seidman, Rob Debartolomeo, Jake Felman and Luke Yeager) and the seniors showed why they are one of the top teams in the FCIAC this year. Luke Yeager scored a game high 20 points, Gabe Seidman added 17, Jake Felman 14 and D Scanlan added nine in the winning effort. The Wreckers face top ranked St. Joseph on Monday night at home with tip-off at 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Gene Seidman for WestportNow.com

The Staples Wreckers edged the Stamford High School Black Knights 51-50 tonight at home in an intense struggle. The Wreckers ended Stamford’s eight-game win streak while extending their own win streak to seven games. Pictured are senior tri-captains Gabe Seidman (5) and Jake Felman (10). The Wreckers meet Wilton at home on Friday night. It is also Senior Night celebrating all senior players and cheerleaders . Tip off time is 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com

The Staples Wreckers won their sixth straight game tonight on the road against Trumbull. Pictured are senior tri-captains Jake Felman (10) and Luke Yeager (11) in the 61-46 victory. The Wreckers meet Stamford on Tuesday and play Wilton on Friday (Senior Night). Both are home games and start at 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com

Head Coach Marce Petroccio of Westport’s Staples High School was among guests at today’s Super Bow tailgate party at the Westport Center for Senior Activities. He had words of praise for Staples senior quarterback Chet Pajolek (on crutches) who was sidelined for the season in November with an ACL injury. Pajolek told the crowd how grateful he was for all the support shown him and his teammates. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Westporter Neal Radding is attending Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. Radding reports temperatures of 24 degrees and snow, almost like home. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Jake Felman boxes out and grabs a defensive rebound during tonight’s Staples 69-67 win over Danbury at Danbury. Tri-captain Gabe Seidman had 20 points, tri-captain Luke Yeager dropped in 16, Mike Argosh had 14 points, tri-captain Felman and Pete Rankowitz chipped in eight points each in the winning effort. The Wreckers are now solidly in second place in the FCIAC Western Division. The Wreckers play on Monday in Trumbull and have two home games next week- – Tuesday against Stamford and Friday night (senior night) against Wilton. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Elaine Rankowitz for WestportNow.com