Daniel Perez Elorza (above, battling Darien center back Andrew Mathew) fed Jack Zeldes for Staples’ first goal today, against Darien at Loeffler Field. The Blue Wave –- who eliminated the Wreckers in last year’s state tournament –- tied the match, but Graham Gudis’ penalty kick gave Staples the lead with nine minutes to play. The visitors got a goal off Mathew’s throw-in with just five seconds remaining, to earn a thrilling 2-2 tie. Staples, now 6-1-3, travels to New Canaan’s Conner Field on Monday for a 4 p.m. match. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Longshore Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association members prepare today to hit the links at Longshore as they raise money for Rally for the Cure, a golf fundraiser for breast cancer research. The group has raised more than $1,000 for Susan G. Komen. Lois Crawford, group historian and member at large (c, wearing rally hat), has organized the event for 20 years. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

There was a season record attendance tonight at Yankee Stadium, including a number of Westporters, who watched the Yankees’ 3-0 wild-card loss to the Houston Astros. Among them were Jim Adrian (l) and Sam Arciola. Adrian is an attorney with a New York firm and Arciola is a Westport Police Department captain. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Kenji Goto (above) led the Staples defense in another typically stingy performance at Loeffler Field today. Spencer Daniels’ pressure led to an early Wreckers goal, but Norwalk equalized midway through the second half for a hard-fought 1-1 draw between the longtime rivals. Staples, now 6-1-2, hosts Darien on Thursday at 4 p.m. in a key FCIAC showdown. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Junior Thomas Moy (24) gains ground tonight in the Staples 35-15 win in the rain at home over Fairfield Warde. Ethan Burger rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns as the Wrecker ground attack was too much for the Mustangs. Staples improved to 3-0 and meets McMahon on Friday night in Norwalk. See video highlights here. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Chris Greer for WestportNow.com

Junior Ethan Burger (25) goes in for a touchdown—one of three he scored tonight—as Staples overpowered Fairfield Warde 35-15 in a homecoming game that really wasn’t. The rainy weather did not stop play but did force postponement of a pep rally and other homecoming activities for two weeks. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Chris Greer for WestportNow.com

Teddy Lawrence (r) today scored the game-winner, and Spencer Daniels (l) added another, as Staples’ boys soccer team shut out Fairfield Ludlowe 3-0 at a rainy Wakeman turf field. Tyler Wright added the third goal, while Daniel Perez Elorza (2) and Graham Gudis notched assists. It was a huge win for the Wreckers, who used tremendous defense from Kenji Goto, Josh Berman and keeper Noah Schwaeber to stun the defending FCIAC champs. Staples is now 6-1-1, and hosts Norwalk on Monday at 4 p.m. at Loeffler Field. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Josh Berman’s header goal -– off a Graham Gudis corner kick –- was the first of three Staples scored tonight at Brien McMahon in Norwalk. Timmy Liles netted his first-ever varsity goal, while Daniel Reid added a long free kick, in a 3-1 victory. The win raises the Wreckers’ record to 5-1-1. “We ended September strongly,” said head coach Dan Woog. “Now we’re getting ready for a great October.” The first test comes Friday with a 4 p.m. match against Fairfield Ludlowe at Staples. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mary Grace Gudis for WestportNow.com

Spencer Daniels (blue jersey) scored three goals –- including two in the first 10 minutes -– to pace Staples to a 4-0 shutout today over Westhill in Stamford. The Wreckers, who turned in their most complete game of the year so far, also got a penalty kick from Daniel Brill. Assists came from Brill, Tyler Wright and Aidan Wisher. Staples, now 4-1-1, travels to Brien McMahon for a 7 p.m. contest on Wednesday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) MaryGrace Gudis for WestportNow.com

The Staples High School football team tonight shut out Wilton 37-0 at Wilton to improve to 2-0 on the year.

The Wreckers, with junior quarterback Andrew Speed completing 12 of 16 passes and rushing for 134 yards, decimated the Warriors, leading 23-0 at halftime.

Next up: Fairfield Warde on Friday, Oct. 2 at home (homecoming).

See video highlights of game here.