Heading for the Winning Touchdown

Senior Matt Kelly looks for an opening during a fourth quarter 45-yard run tonight en route to sealing the Wrecker 31-28 victory over Xavier High School of Middletown in the state semifinal championship at Wilton. Kelly scored one play later from three yards out to regain the lead for Staples—then down 28-21 with 11:11 left. Senior Santiago Cuartas connected on a 35-yard field goal with 2:40 left to make it 31-21. The Falcons pulled to within 31-28 with 1:43 left, but Staples stopped their scoring there to gain the win. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo