Coach Jon Boone congratulates his Westport junior fifth grade team members after today’s hard fought 14-6 victory over New Canaan Red at P.J. Romano Field. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) David Dreyfuss for WestportNow.com

Wrecker Sean Gallagher slows down a Ridgefield foe today at Staples. The Wreckers boys soccer team trounced the previously undefeated Tigers 5-0, and moved into first place in the FCIAC. Staples, now 11-0, is in action on Tuesday (home, 4 p.m.) against a very strong Greenwich team. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Loeffler Field was packed after Staples’ pep rally today. And fans on the hill got a great game, as the Wreckers boys soccer team stunned previously undefeated Ridgefield 5-0.  Mike White, Jairo Alvarado, Alan Reiter, Greg Gudis and Rem Woodhull all scored, as Staples ran its record to 11-1, and took over first place in the FCIAC. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Staples’ swarming attack helped the Wreckers shut out Brookfield 3-0 today at Loeffler Field. Matteo Marzoli (with the ball), Alan Reiter and Rem Woodhull helped lead the assault. Mikey Fitzgerald, a defender, lent support in the rear. The Wreckers, now 8-1, travel to New Canaan on Monday for a 7 p.m. match. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Carl McNair for WestportNow.com

Ridgefield High School rolled over previously unbeaten Staples 37-6 tonight at Ridgefield in a varsity football FCIAC game.

Staples (3-1), which owned a 130-42 record under 16th-year coach and Ridgefield resident Marce Petroccio, was outplayed by Ridgefield (2-2) from the outset.

On the second play of the game from the Staples’ 12, a bad pitch by Staples quarterback Brendan Pacilio wound up on the ground in the end zone. He fell on it, giving Ridgefield a two-point safety.

On the ensuing free kick, junior Drew Arcoleo cut from the middle to the left sideline and raced 64 yards for a touchdown to put Ridgefield ahead 9-0 just 66 seconds into the game.

Westport school children enjoyed a day off from school today as the teachers attended a day of workshops. While the teachers were involved in their meetings, members of the Staples High School Cross Country Team were involved in a meet of their own. Under clear skies, the team hosted a meet that also included, Danbury, Darien and St. Joseph’s High Schools. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Samantha Oberlander, a freshman on the girls varsity cross country team, took the lead as the runners began their race today.  Staples hosted Danbury, Darien and St. Joseph’s High. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Staples junior Julia Byrne (in white) goes for the ball in today’s Staples Girls Varsity soccer game. The Lady Wreckers defeated Wilton 3-1. The team is 6-2 on the season, the team’s best start in recent years.  Up next, the girls face Stamford High School on Friday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mary Cooperman for WestportNow.com

Brandon Pacilio gains ground for Staples in today’s Wrecker home opener 35-7 victory over Stamford. Staples improved to 3-0 on the season. The players and fans observed a moment of silence to mark the death of Paul Newman. Staples next plays Ridgefield at 7 p.m. Friday at Ridgefield. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dan Gelman for Staplesfootball.com