The Staples boys soccer run in the Class LL state championships came to an end tonight with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Xavier at Portland.

Michael Reid weaves his way through a horde of Xavier High School soccer players tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com

The Wreckers, No. 10 seed, fought valiantly but fell to a rebound shot that hit off the crossbar to send the No. 2 unbeaten Falcons to the state semifinals.

The Wreckers end the season with a 12-6-2 record.

“Soccer is a cruel game,” Staples head coach Dan Woog said. “These guys accomplished a helluva lot more than anyone thought.”

It was another come-from-behind victory tonight for the Staples HIgh School varsity football team, defeating Bridgeport Central 42-26 at Bridgeport.

After trailing 21-14 at the half, the Wreckers scored 21 points in the third quarter with Jack Greenwald helping out with touchdown runs of 73 and 5 yards.

Staples improved to 7-2 overall and 7-1 in the FCIAC. The win kept the Wreckers hopes alive in the Class LL playoffs

Staples next takes on Norwalk Friday at 7 p.m. at home.

The Staples girls volleyball team defeated Danbury 3-1 tonight in a match that turned out to be the last home event for the seniors. They successfully defended their court this season by going undefeated at home with an 11-0 record. Next up, Simsbury on Saturday at Weston High School—a home match that will be played in Weston due to Craft Westport at Staples. Pictured is Amelia Brackett with the kill. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Daniel Gelman for WestportNow.com

Jack Scott (raised hand) leads a joyful celebration tonight at Newtown after the co-captain scored two minutes before halftime, and the Wreckers made the goal stand up for a 1-0 upset win in the second round of the state Class LL tournament. Newtown was ranked seventh. The Wreckers, seeded 10th, vault into the quarterfinals, on Saturday at No. 2 Xavier-Middletown. Tonight’s win was sealed with strong defense by Connor Weiler, Andrew Puchala, Gabe Pensak and the rest of the squad, backstopped by keeper Noah Schwaeber. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com

In a tight high scoring game that came down to overtime, the Staples football team tonight edged Trumbull 49-42 at Trumbull.

Jack Greenwald secured the win with a 5-yard touchdown run in overtime.  The Wreckers then held off Trumbull’s comeback attempt with a near goal line fourth down tackle.

Staples (6-2) is now in a four-way tie for third place as it hopes to make the Class LL state playoffs.

The Wreckers next take on Bridgeport Central Friday at 7 p.m. at Bridgeport.

The Staples Girls Volleyball team today overwhelmed St Joseph in the FCIAC quarterfinal game beating them in three straight, 25-7, 25-17, 25-12. Pictured (l-r) are Amelia Brackett, Val Kirsch, Dayna Gelman, Lauren Mushro, Knox McKay and Ariana Sherman. The Wreckers take on rival Darien on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield. Staples beat Darien in regular season play and look to advance to the finals on Saturday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mark Mushro for WestportNow.com

Staples senior Jack Scott races down the sideline in today’s FCIAC quarterfinal in which a large Loeffler Field crowd saw Staples fall 2-0 to Wilton. “It was a great battle,” said head coach Dan Woog. “Our guys have fantastic heart. They fought to the end.” The Wreckers now gear up for the state LL tournament, which begins on Tuesday, Nov 5. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com

Staples senior Jack Greenwald advances the ball in the first quarter tonight before completing a 47-yard run for the only Wrecker touchdown against New Canaan. The Rams won 43-7. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) April Book for WestportNow.com

The No. 1-ranked New Canaan Rams tonight overpowered Staples High School 43-7, handing the football Wreckers their first FCIAC defeat since 2009.

The game was played at the Wreckers’ home field.

Staples is now 5-1 in the FCIAC and 5-2 overall.