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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Coach P: Don’t Expect a Blowout Tonight

Staples football coach Marce Petruccio says tonight’s FCIAC championship game against Danbury at Stamford will be hard fought. “Anyone who expects a blowout—it’s not going to happen,” said Petruccio, seen here following last Saturday’s 28-0 win over Greenwich. WestportNow.com photo

Thursday, November 20th, 2003

Staples vs Danbury FCIAC Football Championship Postponed 24 Hours Due to Rain

Tonight’s FCIAC football championship game pitting Staples against Danbury has been postponed 24 hours due to rain.

The game will take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Boyle Stadium in Stamford.

Sunday, November 16th, 2003

Coach P on TV

Staples Coach Marce Petroccio and his staff watch Saturday’s action against Greenwich in this shot from Cablevision coverage. Viewers saw the game live with a replay this morning as the MSG high school “Tri-State Game of the Week.” WestportNow.com photo

“S” is for Superior

The Staples cheerleaders had their biggest audience of the season Saturday, including viewers of a live cable telecast, when Staples defeated Greenwich 28-0. Freshman Emma Goss proudly sports the Staples “S.” WestportNow.com photo

Thousands Turn Out for the Battle of the Undefeateds

More than 4,300 fans turned out for Saturday’s Staples-Greenwich battle of the undefeateds which was also seen and heard live on cable TV and radio. It was believed to be the largest crowd ever to watch a Staples home game. WestportNow.com photo

Flashing His Style

Staples senior halfback Jimmy Hughes added three touchdowns Saturday in the 28-0 win over Greenwich, raising his FCIAC-high touchdown record this season to 28. Thom Burrows for WestportNow.com

Savoring the Moment

Coach Marce Petroccio congratulates his team following the Wrecker 28-0 rout of Greenwich Saturday. Now it’s on to the FCIAC final Thursday night against Danbury in Stamford—the first Wrecker FCIAC championship appearance since last winning the title in 1997. WestportNow.com photo

Saturday, November 15th, 2003

It’s All Yours, Jimmy

Sophomore quarterback D. J. Stefkovich hands off to senior Jimmy Hughes to help power the Wrecker offense in today’s 28-0 romp over Greenwich for the FCIAC East title. Staples meets Danbury Thursday at Stamford for the FCIAC championship. WestportNow.com photo

Making it Big in the Big Game

It was the biggest game of the year and Staples senior Jimmy Hughes came through once again, scoring three touchdowns in today’s 28-0 win over Greenwich at home. Thom Burrows for WestportNow.com

It Was Doggone Cold

It seemed practically everyone in town turned out for today’s 28-0 Staples win over Greenwich despite the cold. Temperatures were in the low 40s with a chilly wind. Thom Burrows for WestportNow.com

Coach P: Don’t Expect a Blowout Tonight

Staples vs Danbury FCIAC Football Championship Postponed 24 Hours Due to Rain

Coach P on TV

“S” is for Superior

Thousands Turn Out for the Battle of the Undefeateds

Flashing His Style

Savoring the Moment

It’s All Yours, Jimmy

Making it Big in the Big Game

It Was Doggone Cold

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