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Westport Little League Games Canceled

Westport Little League announced that all fields are closed today due to bad weather and all games canceled.

“Depending on weather today, we will determine later if fields will open Sunday for practices or possibly makeup games if desired,” an announcement said.

Staples Boys Soccer Marks 50th Anniversary

The Staples Boys Soccer program marks its 50th anniversary this weekend. The first Staples boys soccer game was played in September 1958.WestportNow.com Image

The weekend kicks off Friday with a social gathering at BobbyQ’s in Westport. On Saturday, there will be a tour of the new Staples, breakfast on the Loeffler Hill terrace, a varsity game against Stamford, lunch in the Staples courtyard, an alumni game and “alumni’s kids” game.

The weekend will be capped off by a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres reception at the Westport home of former Staples captain Dan Donovan. It’s Homecoming Weekend – an added attraction for returning alumni.

“This year’s team is honored to salute the legacy of the 49 squads that came before it,” said Dan Woog, Wrecker head coach and a former player.

Wreckers Edge McMahon 1-0

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Rem Woodhull (r) made the most of his first varsity start for Staples. The senior attacker helped spark the Wreckers against Norwalk’s Brien McMahon. Greg Gudis (l) got the only goal in a 1-0 victory. It was the Wreckers’ fourth straight win. They host Danbury Monday at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com

Staples Overpowers McMahon 27-24 in Opening Soaker

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Staples senior Tae Dangerfield (r) takes a handoff from quarterback Brandon Pacilio (1) in tonight’s 27-24 come-from-behind Wrecker victory over Norwalk’s Brien McMahon at Norwalk in a heavy rain. Dangerfield scored on runs of 52, five and six yards to lead Staples to victory. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dan Gelman for Staplesfootball.com

Staples Girls Varsity Swim Team Edges Trumbull 95-91

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The Staples Women Swim and Dive Team beat Trumbull High School 95-91 in its season opener tonight. The home meet was hotly contested with many spectators in the stands not knowing who won until the final announcement after the last leg of the final 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay. Staples sophomore Molly Loftus came in first in the 100-meter butterfly and the 400-meter freestyle. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Ronald Wimer for WestportNow.com

Staples Soccer Shuts Out Harding 9-0

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Matteo Marzoli of Westport’s Staples High School shields the ball against a defender from Bridgeport’s Harding High School in today’s opening match of the Staples boys soccer team. The Wreckers won 9-0. They face Westhill Saturday at 10 a.m. in Stamford in their first real test of the young season. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com