The Staples High School boys soccer team shoots for its 12th state championship Saturday at noon at Ridgefield High School’s Tiger Hollow complex.
The Wreckers—21-2-0, ranked No. 5 in the LL tournament—take on 20-2-0, No. 6 New Milford.
Staples is coming off a thrilling 3-2 victory Wednesday night over top-seeded Glastonbury. The Tomahawks were ranked No. 4 in the country before the Westporters upended them with a gritty performance.
New Milford reached the finals thanks to a 4-2 win against Guilford. The Blue Wave trailed 2-0 with 30 minutes to go, before erupting for four unanswered goals. Further details are available at www.StaplesSoccer.com.
Driving directions to Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Road, (203)438-3785:
Take Route 7; near the Ridgefield town line, turn left on to Route 102; follow all the way to Main Street at the top of the long hill; turn right on to Main Street through town; take a left on to Route 116 (North Salem Road.) The school is 4 1/2 miles on the right; Tiger Hollow is in back, below the school.
