Gaining Ground

Staples quarterback Mike Samela gains some yardage in the opening moments of today’s FCIAC championship game against Greenwich at Staples. The Cardinals defeated the Wreckers 37-0. It was the first Greenwich win over Staples since 2004. Staples fell to No. 4 in the Class L rankings and will battle unbeaten and No. 1-rated Bunnell in the semifinals on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Trumbull High School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo