The Staples High School field hockey team posed for a team picture following today’s Wrecker 5-0 victory over Fairfield Warde. The Wreckers participated in the “Play 4 the Cure” to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Team members, who wore pink socks in the game, will participate in Sundays Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk at Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The Staples Cross Country team placed third in today’s Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) championships at Waveny Park in New Canaan. Danbury won their fourth straight league title and their 15th in the last 18 years. Darien was second. Sam Welller, Jack Roche, and Matt Marriott set the pace for the Wreckers. Pictured are (l-r,:top row): Matt Marriott, Sam Weller, David Mortner, and Will McCambley; (bottom row) Sam Zorfas, Chase Tagen, Matt Kaestli, and Jack Roche. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Monika Goldschmidt for WestportNow.com

Alex Hoberman leaves a St. Joseph defender on the ground, and takes on a second in today’s 4-1 Staples win over the Trumbull team on the Cadets’ turf. The Wreckers, now 13-1 and in first place in the FCIAC, travel to Fairfield Warde on Monday for a 4 p.m. match. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Frankie Bergonzi: key member of Wrecker defense today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com
The Staples boys soccer team shut out a tough Greenwich squad 2-0 today before a raucous crowd at Loeffler Field. The Wreckers ran their record to 12-1, and solidified their hold on first place in the FCIAC.

Greg Gudis got the first goal, early in the second half. Jairo Alvarado connected on the second. Tri-captain Alex Hoberman contributed both assists on crosses from the corner.

The defense of goalkeeper Adam Liu, plus Frankie Rende, Jack Hennessy, Frankie Bergonzi,  Mikey Fitzgerald and Alan Reiter, contributed to the big win. Staples has allowed just one goal in 13 games this season.

The Wreckers’ next game is Thursday at St. Joseph (4 p.m.)

Today was Westport Soccer Association Day at Loeffler Field at Stapes High School, and hundreds of young soccer players watched the Staples boys team shut out a strong Greenwich squad 2-0. The Wreckers, now 12-1 on the year, are playing well as they head toward the league and state playoffs.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Brandon Pacilio eludes a Danbury tackler as he scores on a 45-yard run to seal today’s Staples 21-14 homecoming victory over Danbury. Pacilio ran the option to the left on first down, cut up inside, and broke several arm tackles with 3:52 to play. Joe Stopper’s extra-point kick created the final score. The Wreckers led 14-0 at the half. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

The Staples cheerleaders entertained the large crowd during half time of today’s homecoming game against Danbury. The Wreckers edged the Hatters 21-14. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Senior Tae Dangerfield gains ground in today’s 21-14 Staples homecoming victory over Danbury before a large crowd. Cloudless skies and temperatures in the 60s made for a perfect football afternoon. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Senior Tae Dangerfield pushed through for the first Staples touchdown today in 5:28 of the first quarter. The fourth down score capped a 69-yard, 12-play drive on the opening kickoff and set up the Wreckers for a 21-14 homecoming game victory over Danbury. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo