The Staples boys soccer team outshot Newtown 12-4 and led on corner kicks 6-3, but the Nighthawks outscored the Wreckers 2-1 today at Blue and Gold Stadium.

Newtown—seeded third in the state “LL” (extra large schools tournament), and ranked eighth in the country, upped their season record to 15-1-1, and advanced to the tourney quarterfinals. Staples, seeded 14th, ends the season at 12-4-2.

Despite dominating play, the Wreckers went into halftime down 1-0. The goal, in the 32nd minute, came after star midfielder Marc Doherty laced a free kick that Chris Hoagland headed in from close range.

The hosts made it 2-0 early in the second half, off a scramble in the penalty area, but Staples retaliated just 51 seconds later. Russell Oost-Lievense played an indirect kick to Ross McGibney. He drove to the left side, then launched a cross to the far post that Ben King headed home.