Staples Boys Soccer Advances to LL Quarterfinals

Josh Berman’s power header ninth minute power header, and Anton Mahr’s long strike 20 minutes later, staked the Staples boys soccer team to a 2-0 victory at New Milford today. The victory earns the Wreckers a LL (extra large schools) state tournament berth on Saturday. They will play Farmington away. The Westporters’ win -– their second straight upset in the tourney -– included excellent pressuring offense, strong midfield play and stellar defense by Berman, Sam Kantor, Teddy Lawrence and Chris Martenson. Goalkeeper Ziggy Hallgarten recorded his 11th shutout of the season. Pictured is striker Thomas Nealon slicing through a pair of Green Wave defenders. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Armelle Daniels for WestportNow.com