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Staples fell to New Canaan by a score of 2-0 in the girls’ soccer FCIAC semi finals; after falling out of FCIACs, the Wreckers will look to bounce back in the state tournament. (Photo by William Murray '25)

Girls’ soccer bows out of FCIAC tournament, focus shifts to states

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor October 28, 2024

The No. 3 seed New Canaan Rams defeated the No. 2 seed Staples Wreckers in the FCIAC girls’ soccer semifinal game on Oct. 25. The Rams scored twice and kept a clean sheet against the Wreckers to come...

Many student-athletes are forced to choose one path: Staples teams or club teams.

Pressure to prioritize: the challenge between choosing high school or club sports

Amelia Berkowitz '27, Web News Editor October 22, 2024

The Staples boys’ tennis team finished as the state runner-up last year, losing to Greenwich in a tight finals match. State runner-up is an impressive feat. But it’s even more impressive considering...

Staples football sporting their normal helmets. Many professional players and high school athletes feel that wearing a guardian cap during practice will ensure better safety for the players during the real games. (Photo by Katherine Phelps '25)

Guardian caps: can they keep football players safe?

Katherine Phelps ’25, Managing Editor October 14, 2024

American football, both professional and recreational, is one of the most dangerous sports. In an effort to reduce head injuries, many professional football teams are resorting to guardian caps, a soft...

The Saint Joseph Cadets handed the Staples girls’ soccer team their first loss of the season in a 4-1 contest. (Graphic by William Murray '25)

St. Joseph hands girls’ soccer first loss of season

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor October 11, 2024

Two of the FCIAC’s strongest sides, St. Joseph and Staples, met on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at St. Joseph High School. The two teams are widely considered to be the two powerhouses of their conference and entering...

Bar selection in Staples Cafeteria with limited Clif Builder's Bars alongside an expansive amount of granola bars.

Ditch the Clif: Staples students deserve better protein bars in the cafeteria

Anna Petrosino ’26, Paper Editor October 8, 2024

As a student who never manages time, I’ve learned the hard way that fueling my body with the right nutrition is essential for peak performance in sports or for a breakfast on the go. Unfortunately, I...

A filled schedule of a staples student showing deadlines varying from 11:59, to when the class starts.

Balancing Practice and Homework: Why Certain Deadlines Matter for Students

Brooke Kirkham ’27, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Let me paint a picture: it's 5:30 p.m. I’m sweaty, exhausted, and fresh out of volleyball practice. By the time I make it home, all I want is a shower, a snack and maybe a second to breathe. But nope!...

On May 7, 11 osenior athletes participated in the DII and DIII signing. These athletes are going to multiple competitive schools around the country, such as Swarthmore College, MIT and UCSD.

Senior athletes embrace pathways to college sports during DII, DIII signing

Demi Sasson ’25, Associate paper managing editor June 11, 2024

Eleven of Staples’ senior athletes participated in the DII, DIII and alternate sports signing on May 7.  Despite not going DI, these players have accomplished great things throughout their athletic...

The Staples Wreckers took down the Fairfield Warde Mustangs in extra innings to advance to the CIAC Class LL championship game. (Photo by William Murray '25)

Staples baseball beats Fairfield Warde in 10 innings, advances to CIAC championship game

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor June 6, 2024

Staples will move on to the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Class LL baseball championship game after defeating Fairfield Warde 4-2 in a tight 10-inning semifinal matchup. Staples...

The boys lacrosse team poses after their triumph over Darien to win their first ever FCIAC championship 7-6 on May 23.

Boys’ lacrosse wins first FCIAC championship in program history

Samantha Sandrew '25 and Andi Jacobs '26 June 4, 2024

The Staples boys’ lacrosse team won their first FCIAC championship in program history with Adam Udell ’25 scoring the winning goal against Darien in overtime to make the score 7-6. The game took place...

By playing soccer for Beachside, I am unable to play with the Staples team as Beachside’s season goes year-round. (Photo contributed by William Murray '25)

Choosing club soccer over high school soccer, my experiences

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor May 29, 2024

I love soccer. I have been playing the sport ever since I could walk, and throughout my youth I always knew that when I entered high school, I would be met with a difficult challenge regarding which...

The Staples Wreckers baseball team was defeated 6-4 by the Fairfield Warde Mustangs on Friday, May 3.

Staples baseball falls to top-seeded Fairfield Warde in tight battle

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor May 9, 2024

The Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference’s (FCIAC) top-seeded Fairfield Warde Mustangs defeated the Staples Wreckers 6-4 on May 3, handing Staples their sixth loss of the season and fourth...

Max Maurillo ’24 looks for a pass as he tries to launch an attack for the Wreckers.

Wreckers fall to New Canaan in defensive battle

Tristan Gonzalez '24, Web Sports Editor May 6, 2024

The Staples boys’ lacrosse team was defeated by The New Canaan Rams by a score of 5-1 on Thursday, May 2. This loss brings the Wreckers to a record of 7-4, with five regular season games left to go before...

Kate Berkley ’26 is gifted her student athlete of the month shirt.

PrepZone awards Staples cheerleader Kate Berkley student of the month

Nash Teran '25, Staff Writer April 27, 2024

She lifts humans over her head, hits motions like you've never seen and she's an accomplished student—she's student athlete of the month. PrepZone, a podcast which covers local high school sports, awarded...

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