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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Staples Boys Volleyball Team Clinches CIAC Title

Westport’s Staples boys volleyball team became Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) champions tonight with a 3-0 victory over Newington at Southington. Tri-Captains (l-r) Julian duPont, Patrick Fenn and Brian Parmelee show off the championship plaque. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lauren Siegert for WestportNow.com

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Dr. K Gets a “Block S” Award

Staples teacher Dr. Gerry Kuroghlian shows off his “Block S” award—usually awarded to top athletes—which was presented to him tonight at the Staples Scholar-Athlete banquet at Continental Manor in Norwalk. The 39-year veteran of the Westport school system told the audience there is a definite correlation between succeeding in high school athletics and attaining later academic and business success. The dinner, which began five years ago at the urging of Bill Mitchell of Mitchells of Westport, honored 31 Staples scholar-athletes. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

Celebrating

Members of the Staples boys varsity volleyball team celebrate Friday’s victory over Glastonbury in the quarterfinals of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC). The Westport team now moves on to the semifinals Wednesday at 5 p.m. against either Trumbull or Amity at Fairfield’s Warde High School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lauren Siegert for WestportNow.com

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

Glum Faces

There were glum faces among members of the Staples baseball team Saturday after a 4-3 loss to New Canaan in the FCIAC championship game at Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard. Westport’s Wreckers were eighth-seeded going in a four-team tie-breaker that ended with them in the final. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Len Samela for WestportNow.com

Saturday, May 27th, 2006

New Canaan Edges Staples 4-3 in FCIAC Final

New Canaan edged Staples 4-3 today in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) baseball final at Bridgeport’s Habor Yard.

Friday, May 26th, 2006

Celebrating a Semi-Final FCIAC Victory

With the help of an eight-run second inning, Staples edged Fairfield Ludlowe 9-8 Thursday at Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard to qualify for the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) playoffs. Team members celebrate after the final out. Westport’s Wreckers will go up against New Canaan Saturday at noon at Harbor Yard in the FCIAC final. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Craig Moss for WestportNow.com

Chargers Edge Fairfield 4-3

Members of the Chargers, one of the two 14U (14 and under) softball teams in the Westport Junior League, are shown in the dugout after a 4-3 playoff win over a strong Fairfield team. They are 2-0 in the playoffs thus far. Front row: Aisling Mahoney, Rhiannon Lloyd, Courtney Garzone, Alli Greco, Natalie LeBlanc, Coach Mike Garzone; Middle row: Rebecca Loeser, Maya Hubbard, Coach Glen LeBlanc; Back row: Manager Cliff Ross, Nikki Aison, Genna Grushkin, Becky Ross, Rosie Lesser, and Zoe Hughes. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Staples Girls Golf Team Wins First FCIAC Title

After finishing second four times in nine years, the Staples girls golf team Wednesday finally gained its first Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) title in the program’s 12-year history. Staples was favored going into the tourney at Norwalk’s Shorehaven Golf Club. Coach Bob Byiteck congratulated team members (l-r) Erika Kretschmann, Ashley Borom, Alessandra Sarin, Jackie O’Connell, Elizabeth McKenna, and Laura Sousa. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jack Farrell for WestportNow.com

Staples Volleyball Wins FCIAC Title

The Staples Boys Volleyball Team celebrates its 3-2 victory over Trumbull High School tonight to win its fourth consecutive Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) title. Team members hoisted senior Brian Parmelee, one of three captains, on their shoulders after he was named MVP following the game at Fairfield’s Ludlowe High School. Westport’s Wreckers only had one loss on the season, and it was to Trumbull. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lauren Siegert for WestportNow.com

Cheering on the Wreckers

There was a noisy crowd of Staples fans on hand tonight to cheer Westport’s Wreckers as the men’s volleyball team defeated Trumbull 3-2 to gain their fourth consecutive FCIAC title. The match took place at Fairfield’s Ludlowe High School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lauren Siegert for WestportNow.com