It was a perfect day today for the Westport Center for Senior Activities to join with the Boys and Girls Golf Teams from Staples High School at Longshore Club Park for their annual Intergenerational Golf Match. The theme of the event was “Friendship through Fitness.”  Proceeds for the day’s activities benefitted the Senior Center’s Fitness Center. The teams were made up of two seniors and two Staples team members. There were a total eight teams of four. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Mark Flinn, a Westport Youth Basketball Association coach, ran through strategies with his sixth grade team, Wake Forest, during the season-ending March Madness games at Bedford Middle School on Saturday. Wake Forest narrowly defeated Texas 32-30 in the first game of the series. March Madness concludes this week. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) David Dreyfuss for WestportNow.com

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that baseball fans of all ages—particularly those with a passion for pinstripes—will have an opportunity on Friday to see the New York Yankees World Series trophy when it makes a stop at the State Capitol.

“For baseball fans of all stripes, counting down the days to spring training has always helped us get through the long, cold days of winter,” Rell said.

“Spring training is now right around the corner and having the World Series trophy in Connecticut this week will remind us all of warmer days and months ahead. It also will make for a great free family outing for those who have children out on school vacation this week.”

The trophy will be on display in the State Capitol building from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to take photographs with the trophy and visit with members of the Yankees’ front office.

Sign up has been extended until Feb. 20 for all Westport Baseball and Softball Spring Leagues for grades three and up, organizers said today.

Mandatory evaluations will be held in the Staples High School Field House on Feb. 27.

Registration for baseball and softball leagues for kindergarten through second grade is open until March 15 and no evaluation is necessary.

Go to westportlittleleague.com for more information and online registration.

Meanwhile, it was announced that Westport Little League will host the fifth annual Westport Softball Jamboree on Saturday,  Feb. 27 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Staples Field House.

Today’s Super Bowl Tailgate Party at the Westport Center for Senior Activities included a visit from stars of the Staples High School football team. Coach Mac DeVito (r), himself a Wrecker football luminary and star player at Temple University, introduced (l-r) Matt Kelly, senior running back; Brandon Pacilio, senior quarterback, and Devin Graber, senior defensive linesman. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Staples Indoor Track and Field Teams competed today in the FCIAC Western Division Championships at the Nistico Fieldhouse at Staples High School. The boys team won while the girls team placed second. More details and photos on www.staplesrunning.com. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Two stars of the Staples High School baseball team have announced their college plans. Pitching Ace David Speer (seated, r) said he will be attending Columbia University in the fall and fellow ace Jimmy Sikorski (l) said he will attend Cornell University. Head Coach Jack McFarland (standing, r) said, “The Westport baseball community is proud of David and Jimmy. Every time they stepped on the baseball field, whether it was Little League, high school, or Legion, they represented Westport, their families, and themselves in an exceptional fashion. We look forward to Jimmy and David contributing to our spring season at Staples and our summer season in Senior Legion this year.” With them is Athletic Director Marty Lisevick. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo