Russell Oost-Lievense takes on a Wilton defender in Staples’ 5-1 win. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
The Staples boys soccer team rode three first-half goals—including two in a 42-second span—to a 5-1 victory today at Wilton’s Kristine Lilly Field.

The win lifts the league-leading Wreckers to 7-0-1. They travel to second-place Westhill Friday afternoon (4:15 p.m.) for their toughest test yet.

Brendon Cristobal scored two goals, while Preston Hirten, Russell Oost-Lievense and Matt Lamb added one each. Assists came from Keaton Cristobal (2), Lamb, Hirten and Brendon Cristobal.

“It’s always nice to get a good result at Wilton,” said head coach Dan Woog. “They’re extremely well coached, and they always play us hard.” 

Yankee relief pitcher Scott Proctor put on a hitless, two-strikeout performance in the eighth inning of today’s 7-5 loss to Toronto in the Yankees season finale at Yankee Stadium. He then made it on time for his 6 p.m. autograph signing event at Westport’s Legends of the Game at the Compo Shopping Center. That’s Legends owner Mike Riccio in the background with his grandson Anthony. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Staples shut out Harding at Bridgeport today 33-0, improving to 3-0 on the season. Senior Kenny Lozyniak carries the ball while Nick VanVlamertynghe (60), Roger Muchnik (32), and Matt Santora (78) block. Next Saturday the Wreckers take on Trumbull in the homecoming game. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Staples senior Alex Lebow grabs a pass in today’s 33-0 win over Harding at Bridgeport. Lebow racked up 113 yards and a career-high three touchdowns on 15 carries. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Nicky Hoberman (blue) heads a ball out of danger in Staples’ 1-0 win over New Canaan today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
Matt Lamb’s penalty kick—his third in as many games—was the difference as the Staples boys soccer team shut out New Canaan 1-0 at the Rams’ field today.

The Wreckers’ victory—their sixth shutout in seven matches—raised their record to 6-0-1. Staples’ next test comes Wednesday (4 p.m.), against a tough Wilton team at Kristine Lilly Field.

Lamb’s penalty kick came after Brendon Cristobal drove into the box and was fouled.  Cristobal, Preston Hirten and Russell Oost-Lievense were dynamic attackers throughout the afternoon.

Defensively, they teamed with Keaton Cristobal to neutralize Jeff Leach, the Rams’ All-American player.

Wrecker Greg Bachman moves upfield against Fairfield Warde. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
The Staples boys soccer team played its patented short-passing game well today, earning a 4-0 victory at Fairfield Warde.

Now 5-0-1, the Wreckers travel to New Canaan (Friday, 4 p.m.) for a showdown with the defending state champions.

Preston Hirten scored the middle two goals, both off assists from Eric Meyer. One was a clever chip over the goalkeeper’s; the other was a hard, low rocket. Matt Lamb started things off with a penalty kick, while Greg Bachman blasted in the final tally.

“This was a nice effort,” said head coach Dan Woog. “We knocked the ball around; we found people’s feet; we went forward with numbers, and we created some nice chances. Week by week, we want to add different elements to our game.”

Allie Walsh (r) pressures her opponent in today’s Staples girls soccer game against Stamford’s Westhill High School. Staples gave up two goals and lost 2.0.  The girls are now 3-3-0 on the season. Their next game is away at Greenwich High School on Thursday at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mary Cooperman for WestportNow.com

Wrecker Matt Lamb moves the ball. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com
The boys soccer team of Westport’s Staples High School ran its record to 4-0-1 with a 7-0 victory over Harding this afternoon at Loeffler Field. 

Matt Sych celebrated his birthday with two goals, while Matt Lamb, Russell Oost-Lievense, Preston Hirten, Eric Meyer and Liam Bohonnon netted one apiece. 

Assists came from Lamb (2), Sych, Stuart and Eric Meyer.

The Wreckers travel to Fairfield Warde on Wednesday for a 4 p.m. match.

Westport’s Staples High School football team won its first game on the road against Stamford’s Westhill today 31-6. The defense played a vital role in the victory with senior Sean McGlynn (64) helping the cause. The Wreckers improved to 2-0 on the season. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Staples High School girls soccer team today defeated Norwalk High School 6-0 at home. Captain Lindsey Chandler (r) controls the midfield. The Wreckers are now 3-2-0 on the season. The next home game is Tuesday against Westhill of Stamford. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mary Cooperman for WestportNow.com