The Staples boys soccer team put together 80 minutes of smart, entertaining soccer this afternoon. The result—a solid 3-0 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe that put them back on the winning track, and put smiles on the faces of the large Loeffler Field crowd.
Lorenz Esposito heads the ball forward today in Staples’ 3-0 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Brendan Lesch commanded the field, and scored the first two goals. One was off a Max Hoberman free kick. The second was a power headed from a Jake Krosse corner kick.

Defender Frankie Bergonzi added the third goal, coming forward from defense to finish a pass from Hoberman. Sean Gallagher looked strong in his first match of the year, following a hip injury.

“It was great to see the guys smiling,” said head coach Dan Woog.  “I think we’ve got our mojo back.”

Bridgeport’s Central High School remained unbeaten and unscored upon, beating Staples 1-0 today in boys soccer action at Loeffler Field in Westport. The Wreckers are home again Wednesday at 4 p.m. vs. Fairfield Ludlowe. Pictured is Staples defender Jake Malowitz moving upfield against Central. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Attired in Wrecker jerseys, Andrew Warshavsky, 10, a fifth grader at Westport’s Long Lots Elementary School, and his dog, Corey, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever, enjoyed cheering for the Staples football team toda. According to Andrew’s mom Linda, Corey has been a Wrecker fan since he was born. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

The Staples offense got off to a slow start today in the season opener at home against Stamford’s Trinity Catholic, but the defense was strong all the way as the Wreckers defeated the Crusaders 31-16/ Staples, which won the FCIAC championship last year, held Trinity to 47 yards of offense in the first have which ended with the Wreckers leading 21-0. And they held a shutout until the final fine minutes before the Crusaders scored two touchdowns. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Staples High School football Wreckers today defeated Stamford Trinity Catholic 31-16 in the season opener at home.

The Staples cheerleaders gave loud support to the Wreckers as they opened their season against Trinity Catholic today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn Miller for WestportNow.com

Trumbull scored three times in the first half, then fended off a fierce Staples challenge today to emerge with a 3-1 win.
Brendan Lesch (blue) controls the ball against Trumbull today. Jake Malowitz lends support. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

The Wrecker goal – also in the first half – came off Mikey Scott’s long throw. Frankie Bergonzi headed it home.

“Believe it or not, I’m not totally displeased,” said head coach Dan Woog. “This was the most cohesive, intelligent and passionate soccer we’ve played all year—and we did it against a very good, fast and aggressive team.

“We’re playing now for the right to meet Trumbull again this year, in the post-season. When the history of this team is written, today’s loss might be one of the key turning points.”

Westport’s Staples Wreckers football team show off the pink gloves they will wear on Oct. 23 when they play Harding at home to show their support for breast cancer patients. Coaches will be doing their part as well by wearing pink polos and the team hopes to achieve a “pink out” where all attendees wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. In addition, they will be raising funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation by selling pink t-shirts and pink gloves during lunch times. T-shirts can also be ordered at Athletic Shoe Factory. A limited supply of pink t-shirts and knit gloves will be available for purchase on game day. For additional information, contact Tammy Zelkowitz at (203) 984-5649, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or fax (203) 226-6964. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The Staples boys soccer team opened its defense of its state and FCIAC championships today with a 2-1 win at Fairfield Warde. Greg Gudis scored the first goal of the Wreckers’ season for the fourth straight year.

Staples had to battle hard, however, as the Mustangs equalized early in the second half.

A Steven Denowitz header, off a long Mikey Scott throw, proved the game-winner nine minutes later.

The Wreckers are in action again Thursday (at Trumbull, 4 p.m.), before opening at home next Monday afternoon against Central High.

Yankee baseball fans of all ages today crowd the Westport station platform awaiting the arrival of the 10:52 a.m. Metro-North New Haven Line Yankee Clipper express train to Yankee Stadium. The Labor Day weekend baseball schedule traditionally marks the start of the final lap for major league teams pursuing a berth in the post season playoffs. The Yankees seek their ninth straight win today in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com