Graham Gudis (2) and Andres Marmelo (5) lead the celebration, after one of Gudis’s two goals today at Loeffler Field. The Wreckers gave up an early goal to St. Joseph, but roared back in the final eight minutes to win, 3-1. Gudis’ two strikes were sandwiched around a corner kick by Daniel Perez Elorza, that bounced in off the keeper. Staples, now 3-1-1, has three big matches next week. The Wreckers also host a fundraising car wash Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Christ & Holy Trinity Church parking lot off Elm Street. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Josh Berman’s header goal with just 2:14 to play earned Staples a 1-1 draw with Greenwich today at Loeffler Field. The tying goal came off a long cross from Aidan Wisher. The Cardinals had scored midway through the second half. A large crowd enjoyed the tightly played match, between two longtime rivals. Pictured is Staples keeper Noah Schwaeber executing a save, as Kenji Goto covers defensively. The Wreckers are in action again on Friday at home against. St. Joseph at 4 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com

Staples junior Ryan Litton scores the Wreckers’ first touchdown tonight from eight yards out as Staples defeated Danbury 24-14 at home in the FCIAC season opener. Staples led 14-0 at the half, but the Hatters came back to tie it before Staples sealed the victory.  Next up: Wilton at Wilton on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples High School students cheer on their football team tonight in the season opener at home. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples High School Coach Marce Petroccio heads off the field tonight as he began his 23rd season as head football coach. After failing to make the postseason for the past two years, he is determined to do it this year. Under Petroccio, Staples has reached a state title game eight times and walked away state champions there times. They have also won five FCIAC titles. Last year, the Wreckers were 7-4 on the season. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Staples senior and co-captain Evan Gilland carries the Wrecker flag tonight as the team runs on to the field in the season opener against Danbury. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Josh Berman (blue No. 20) heads in Staples’ first goal tonight at Ridgefield. The Wreckers added two goals from Daniel Perez Elorza, to win 3-1. It was a strong performance, keyed by Perez Elorza, midfielder Daniel Reid, defenders Berman and Kenji Goto, and keeper Ziggy Hallgarten. Staples is next in action on Saturday at 6 p.m., at Central High School in Bridgeport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) MaryGrace Gudis for WestportNow.com

The 53rd annual Westport Police Chief Samuel Luciano P.A.L. Golf Day at Longshore Club Park attracted 120 attendees, according to Police Officer Mark Pocius (r), co-chairman of the event. P.A.L. President Police Capt. Sam Arciola (l), said “it’s not clear yet how many student scholarships today’s event will support but last year we generated enough funds to award 22 scholarships among community youths. We should be able to equal that total this year as well.” Team leaders were awarded trophies presented by retired Deputy Police Chief John Anastasia (2nd l) , honorary chairman of the event. Posing with a trophy presented to team leaders are (l-r) Arciola, Anastasia, and event co-chairs Roberta Troy, Rob Pocius and his father Mark. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo