The Staples boys soccer run in the Class LL state championships came to an end tonight with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Xavier at Portland.
Michael Reid weaves his way through a horde of Xavier High School soccer players tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com
The Wreckers, No. 10 seed, fought valiantly but fell to a rebound shot that hit off the crossbar to send the No. 2 unbeaten Falcons to the state semifinals.
The Wreckers end the season with a 12-6-2 record.
“Soccer is a cruel game,” Staples head coach Dan Woog said. “These guys accomplished a helluva lot more than anyone thought.”
