A small portion of the large contingent of Staples Superfans who enjoyed today’s 4-0 boys soccer state championship win in Ridgefield. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Susan Woog Wagner for WestportNow.com

Surrounded by a swarm of New Milford defenders, Staples junior midfielder Brendan Lesch heads in a goal just 2:15 after today’s state championship match began. Lesch added another goal, and was named most valuable player of the title match.  Staples won 4-0. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Arm in arm, the Staples boys soccer team today salutes their fans after winning the state LL champion ship at Ridgefield 4-0 over New Milford. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Jack “The Chief” Hennessy directs his defense today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com
UPDATE The Staples High School boys soccer team today shut out New Milford 4-0 to win its 12th state championship and first since 1993.

Midfielder Brendan Lesch, who scored two goals, was named most valuable player.

The match was played before a large crowd—including many Staples soccer alumni—under sunny skies in 55-degree weather at Ridgefield High School’s Tiger Hollow complex.

The soccer win came on the heels of the Wrecker football team winning the FCIAC crown 14-10 against Bridgeport Central Friday night at Trumbull.

Going into the match, the Wreckers were ranked No. 5 in the LL tournament while New Milford was No. 6.

The match, which Staples dominated from the start, avenged last year’s championship loss to Glastonbury 2-1.

Members of Westport’s Staples High School football team greet supporters along the fence at Trumbull High School tonight after defeating Bridgeport Central 14-10 for the FCIAC championship. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo