CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz was today’s guest speaker at the Westport Weston Y’s Men. The Westporter captivated his audiience with many inside sports tales. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Staples sophomore Alexa Krakowiak of the girls junior varsity volleyball team gets set for a shot during today’s game against Fairfield Ludlowe at Staples. The Wrecker freshman, JV and varsity squads all beat Fairfield Ludlowe today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Galen Blumenthal for WestportNow.com

Alex Gendell (23) fends off a Bassick defender in Staples’ 8-0 boys’ soccer win today at Bridgeport’s Kennedy Stadium. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com

The Staples boys soccer team exploded for seven first-half goals today, then added another late in the game to open the 2005 season with an 8-0 victory over Bridgeport’s Bassick High School at Bridgeport.

Justin Rodriguez came off the bench to score four straight times, while Ross McGibney added two.

Keaton Cristobal and Ben King had solo strikes for the Wreckers, who expect a sterner test Thursday in their home opener (3:45 p.m. at Staples’ Albie Loeffler Field, vs. Fairfield Warde).