Jim Keenan: “a uniquely fun footrace.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) James Lomuscio for WestportNow.com

Those who like to run at election time have a new way to participate –- a Sherwood Island State Park footrace called Run4Office5K on Sunday, Nov. 6, two days before the November election.

Organizer Jim Keenan, the man behind the Chowdafest and newer Great Mac n’ Cheese & Chili Challenge -– to be held after the run -– called it a “uniquely fun footrace.”

He said unlike many footraces, runners choose their own bibs. “They can run for their party, their beliefs, even none of the above,” he said in an announcement.

“The race will be used to predict the outcome of the presidential race that follows just two days later by averaging the times of each bib group. It’s a good of a predictor as any.”

Staples today stunned Fairfield Ludlowe with two goals in the final 11 minutes of play at Taft Field. The 2-0 victory –- on strikes by Anton Mahr and Spencer Daniels, with assists from Jannis Dietze and Mahr –- complemented strong defense by Chris Martenson, Sam Kantor, Teddy Lawrence, Josh Berman and Daniel Reid. Thomas Nealon (above) added excellent two-way work on the left flank. The surging Wreckers bring their 6-2-3 mark to Norwalk High on Monday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Frances Rowland for WestportNow.com

Spencer Daniels’ two goals today paced the Staples boys soccer team to a 5-0 shutout of Brien McMahon at Loeffler Field. Teddy Lawrence, Thomas Nealon and Jannis Dietze added goals, while assists came from Luca Cocito (two), Matteo Broccolo, Ziggy Hallgarten and Sam Kantor. The whitewashing –- the Wreckers’ fourth in a row –- was earned by keeper Hallgarten, defenders Lawrence, Kantor, Chris Martenson and Josh Berman, and a host of others. Daniel Reid (above) contributed a strong effort at midfield. Staples is now 5-2-3. The squad travels to Fairfield Ludlowe on Friday, for a 5 p.m. match. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Disciplined, strong, smart and creative soccer today earned Staples a 2-0 victory over Westhill of Stamford. A large Loeffler Field crowd enjoyed an entertaining match, highlighted by Anton Mahr’s one-touch finish of Daniel Reid’s cross, and Spencer Daniel’s powerful shot off Thomas Nealon’s feed. Pictured is sophomore Gabe Baltierra, who along with Chris Martenson, Sam Kantor, Teddy Lawrence and Matteo Broccolo make up the Wreckers’ back line. Staples, now 4-2-3, hosts Brien McMahon on Wednesday at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

A power-head goal by Teddy Lawrence and a 20-yard blast by Anton Mahr lifted Staples to a 2-0 victory today at St. Joseph. The clean sheet was earned by keeper Ziggy Hallgarten and defenders Lawrence, Chris Martenson, Sam Kantor and Gabe Baltierra. In the photo above, midfielder Timmy Liles is sandwiched by a pair of Cadets. The Wreckers – now 3-2-3 – host Westhill Saturday, in a key FCIAC contest. Game time at Loeffler Field is 3 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Staples High School team captains were featured at the Homecoming game on Friday night as the Wrecker footballers walloped Wilton 42-6. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

The Westport Cardinals won the Major Senior Baseball League state championship today on the home field at Doubleday. Lead by manager Billy Thornton, the Cardinals won best out of three to beat the Newtown Outlaws. Co-MVP’s were Steve Anagnastou and Brendan Taylor. This is their first championship since 2001. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo