Smarting from two subpar performances, Westport’s Staples High School boys soccer team overpowered Norwalk 7-3 today at Albie Loeffler Field. 
Wrecker Preston Hirten (l) takes on a Norwalk opponent today as Greg Bachman backs up. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Marcina Cristobal for WestportNow.com
The Wreckers poured in five goals in the opening 23 minutes, dropping the Bears to 6-3-1. Staples, now 8-1-2, hosts Trinity Catholic on Monday (4 p.m.).
Staples got balanced scoring. Russell-Oost Lievense tallied twice, while Matt Lamb, Craig Wolgast, Brendon Cristobal, Justin Rodriguez and Jackson Lesser netted one each. Assists came from Lamb, Brendon Cristobal, Keaton Cristobal, Preston Hirten, Matt Sych and Eric Meyer.
“We needed this match—and we got it,” said head coach Dan Woog. “I was very impressed with the way our guys prepared, focused, then got the job done—quickly, efficiently, and with plenty of good soccer. They’re having fun playing, and it shows.”
