Staples senior Nick Corona barrels ahead for a two-year gain during today’s 21-14 Wrecker win over Trumbull in the Staples homecoming game. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples Senior Jordana Kozel performs in ballet-style during the second half of today’s girls soccer match against Darien which ended in a 2-2 tie. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Staples goalie senior Kiki Moeo get some ice packs applied after she was forced to leave today’s match against Darien with a recurrence of a shin injury sustained in Thursday’s game against Stamford High. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Brian Kennedy battles for a header against New Canaan, in the Staples 1-0 loss today at New Canaan.(CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com

Colin Nangle races upfield, determined to make something happen in today’s match against New Canaan at New Canaan. Despite the sweeper’s efforts, the Wreckers lost 1-0. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com

New Canaan edged Staples 1-0 today, handing the Wreckers boys soccer team its first loss of the season.

Playing their sixth game in 12 days took its toll, and New Canaan capitalized with a goal in the 25th minute. 

The Wreckers caught fire in the second half, and nearly equalized on a breakaway by Tim Day with 10 minutes remaining, but the Rams made the lone tally stand up.

Staples, now 5-1-1, returns to action Tuesday at Wilton High School at 4 p.m.

Jon Zimmerman prepares to shut down Stamford’s midfield, in Staples’ 2-0 win today in Westport. Amy Lamb for WestportNow.com

The Staples boys soccer scored twice in a minute and a half span today en route to a 2-0 shutout over Stamford. 

The goals came midway through the first half.  Keeper Sean Milligan’s outlet was skip-headed along by Ross McGibney to Chris Meinke.

The senior tri-captain cruised in alone for a breakaway, and scored with authority.  Almost immediately, sophomore Keaton Cristobal pounced on a loose ball, for the first goal of his varsity career.

The Wreckers got strong defense, particularly from sweeper Colin Nangle, who headed a near-certain goal off the line.

Staples is now 5-0-1. They face New Canaan away (Connor Field) Friday, at 3:45 p.m.

Ross McGibney works his magic in Staples’ 5-0 victory today over St. Joseph at Trumbull. Brian Kennedy backs up the play. Melanie Nangle for WestportNow.com

The Staples boys soccer team scored five minutes into today’s game at St. Joseph in Trumbull, then tacked on four second-half goals to shut out the Cadets 5-0.

The win ups the Wreckers’ record to 4-0-1, and adds important momentum to Wednesday’s match with 4-0-0 Stamford. That game is set for 3:45 p.m., at Staples’ Albie Loeffler Field.

The Wreckers beat returning All-FCIAC goalkeeper Tim Agvent early, thanks to their own keeper, Sean Milligan.

He punted long out of the back to Ross McGibney. The junior forward let the ball bounce once, then leaped high to head it over Agvent.