Goals by Mike White and Alan Reiter propelled the Staples boys soccer team to victory today in round one of the state LL (extra large schools) tournament. The Wreckers topped Newington 2-0 before another enormous crowd at Loeffler Field. 
Junior Mikey Fitzgerald, a crucial cog in the Staples boys soccer team’s defense, helped the Wreckers to a 2-0 state tournament win today over Newington – the Wreckers’ 16th shutout in 20 games. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lisa Krosse for WestportNow.com
The victory – Staples’ 16th shutout in 20 games – advances them to the round of 16. That match, against either Newtown or Pomperaug, is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Wreckers’ Loeffler Field.
White’s goal, midway through the second half, came off a clever feed from Greg Gudis. Seven minutes later, Alan Reiter blasted home a penalty kick.
Staples is seeded third in the state tournament. Their record now is 19-1-0.
