The Staples boys soccer team continued to score in bunches today at Albie Loeffler Field, shutting out Bridgeport Central 8-0. 

The Wreckers got four goals in each half and are now 11-1-2 with just two games left in the regular season. They host Norwalk’s Brien McMahon High School Thursday at 4 p.m.

Staples enjoyed balanced scoring once again. Matt Lamb and Justin Rodriguez tallied twice while Preston Hirten, Russell Oost-Lievense, Brendon Cristobal and Greg Bachman netted one each. Assists came from Oost-Lievense, Lamb and Jackson Lesser (two apiece), and Hirten.

Head coach Dan Woog cited Ben King, Craig Wolgast, Alex Gendell and Liam Bohonnon for their fine defensive work on the Hilltoppers’ talented scorer, Lee Martins. Goalkeepers Dave Sharpe and Sanders McNair combined for the shutout.

Several members of Westport’s Saugatuck Rowing Club won their events or placed extremely well at the Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend in Boston/Cambridge, Mass. The banks of the river were packed with more than 300,000 spectators who came to see 7,500 athletes compete in what is considered the world’s largest rowing event. Among the Westport club’s first-place finishers were Pam Raila and Sue Padilla in a double and the club’s women’s four. The club’s commodore, Saman Majd, and his partner, Mark Alloway, came in second in a double and the women’s eight placed third. Pictured are rower Kit Huber (rear) with partner Kathy L’Hommedieu who placed fifth out of 15 boats. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Staples senior Andrew Kennedy gets forced out of bounds during today’s 34-20 win over Norwalk. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Junior B.J. Lerner pounces on a fumble by fellow Wrecker Alex Lebow in the end zone to score the Staples final touchdown of the day today in the 34-20 win over Norwalk. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Strong defense helped the Staples Wreckers prevail in today’s seesaw battle with Norwalk High School. Standouts included senior Matt Santora (78).  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

The new terraced seating at the Albie Loeffler Field at Westport’s Staples High School was dedicated today, just in time for famiies and fans to watch the Wreckers overpower Greenwich 6-2. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com

Craig Wolgast moves upfield in the Staples 6-2 victory over Greenwich today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
A key boys soccer matchup between Staples and Greenwich turned into a rout today. The Wreckers overcame an early 1-0 deficit, pouring in three goals in each half to win 6-2.

The win raises Staples to 10-1-2, while Greenwich drops to 9-2-3.  The Wreckers—now in 2nd place in the FCIAC—host Bridgeport Central on Monday at 4 p.m.

Five different players scored for the Westporters: Keaton Cristobal (2), Brendon Cristobal, Preston Hirten, Russell Oost-Lievense and Justin Rodriguez.

Assists came from Hirten (2), Oost-Lievense, Keaton Cristobal, Matt Lamb and Matt Sych.

Lindsey Sagnella (8) heads the ball toward the goal today in the Staples girls soccer 7-0 victory over Stamford’s Trinity Catholic High School at home. The girls face Trumbull Monday at Loeffler Field and will have their last home game on Oct. 30 against Bridgeport Central. Staples is currently 6-7-0. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mary Cooperman for WestportNow.com