In a hard fought contest, Staples upset Bridgeport Central tonight 68-64 to improve to 9-4 in the FCIAC and 12-4 overall.
The game was played on the Hilltoppers home court and saw Wrecker senior John Baumann score a game high 30 points.
Central, the defending Class LL champion, falls to 13-2 overall and 11-2 in the FCIAC. The JV squad also won, 74-64.
“Obviously it was a big win for us,” said Staples coach Jason Kirck.
“We wanted to make a statement and show the rest of the league that we can play high quality basketball and beat a good team. We showed that tonight.”
The Wreckers face Wilton on Monday at Staples in Senior Night.
