In a tight high scoring game that came down to overtime, the Staples football team tonight edged Trumbull 49-42 at Trumbull.
Jack Greenwald secured the win with a 5-yard touchdown run in overtime. The Wreckers then held off Trumbull’s comeback attempt with a near goal line fourth down tackle.
Staples (6-2) is now in a four-way tie for third place as it hopes to make the Class LL state playoffs.
The Wreckers next take on Bridgeport Central Friday at 7 p.m. at Bridgeport.
