Staples Boys Soccer Falls to Darien

The Staples boys soccer team (pictured above, just prior to the opening whistle) fell 2-0 to Darien today in the quarterfinals of the state Class LL (extra large schools) tournament. The Wreckers had won eight of their final 10 games, but a pair of second half goals by the hosts sank their state championship hopes. Staples -– which reached the semifinals of the FCIAC tournament -– returns 19 players next year, while replacing only five starters. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Kim Lake for WestportNow.com