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The new Staples head football coach Matty Jacowleff stands for the national anthem (Photo from wreckersgreershotz).

BREAKING NEWS: Wreckers name Matty Jacowleff as new head football coach

Dylan Robbin ’28, Web Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Former offensive coordinator and associate head coach Matty Jacowleff was named the new head coach for the Staples football program on April 2.  Some of Coach Matty's earliest memories were going to...

On Feb. 9, Rapper Kendrick Lamar took the stage as the Super Bowl Halftime performer where he made powerful statements on racial and political tensions in America.

Sound check, America: Kendrick Lamar’s activism appears on the biggest stage

Lily Rimm ’25, Associate managing editor February 26, 2025

Touchdown? Background noise. Chips and dip? Stale. Commercials? Entirely overhyped. Yet, Kendrick Lamar’s calculated 13-minute halftime show performance at the LIX Super Bowl had me on the edge of my...

School districts across the U.S. are debating whether to adjust schedules for Super Bowl Monday, with some closing to accommodate expected absences while others prioritize maintaining academic consistency (Graphic created by Austin Heyer '27).

Super Bowl Monday: schools weigh closures amid rising absences

Austin Heyer ’27, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium (home of the 49ers) in Santa Clara, California, has made school districts across the country consider schedule changes for Monday, Feb. 9, given the projected...

Staples football head coach Adam Behrends (left) will head west to coach for the University of New Mexico Lobos.

BREAKING NEWS: Staples football head coach accepts collegiate job

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Editor February 5, 2025

Head coach of Staples football Adam Behrends held a meeting on Feb. 4 with the football team to announce that he had accepted a coaching position at the collegiate level.  Behrends had been the head...

Staples struggled to gain ground offensively, with its longest pass going for only 26 yards. (Photo by Will Enquist '26)

Staples ends season in shutout loss to Greenwich

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Editor December 10, 2024

On a frigid afternoon at Paul Lane field, the Staples Wreckers football team (10-2) ended their season and state title defense with a disappointing 14-0 semi final loss to the Greenwich Cardinals (10-2)....

Quarterback Nick Weil ’26 threw for three touchdowns against Trumbull. (Photo by Will Enquist '26)

Staples dominates Trumbull in 28-0 win

Matthew Stashower ’25, Inklings Ambassador November 18, 2024

The Wreckers defeated the Trumbull Golden Eagles 28-0  Friday Nov. 15 in Trumbull. Staples was led by quarterback Nick Weil ’26, who found receiver targets Shane Sandrew ’25, Nathan Smith ’25 and...

Anthony Armentano ’25 combined with Kody Goldman ’25 for 254 rushing yards. (Photo by Will Enquist '26)

Staples football holds off Maloney, furthers win streak

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Editor October 9, 2024

In a nail biting ending at Paul Lane field, the Staples Wreckers football team (3-0) edged out a narrow 28-21 victory over the Maloney Spartans (1-2). This victory marks the Wreckers 15th consecutive win,...

Staples students show their school spirit at a white-out football game on Sep. 9 2023.

Beyond the basics: why we need new game day themes

Camilla Garfield ’27 and Sophia Jaramillo ’27 September 30, 2024

Football season is the heartbeat of high school - the games are electric, the student section is fired up and, of course, the themed outfits. But let's be honest: USA, school colors, white out, pink out...

Staples students show their school spirit at a white-out football game on Sep. 9 2022.

Beyond the basics: why we need new game day themes

Camilla Garfield ’27 and Sophia Jaramillo ’27, Paper Editor September 25, 2024

Football season is the heartbeat of high school - the games are electric, the student section is fired up and, of course, the themed outfits. But let's be honest: USA, school colors, white out, pink out...

Staples Quarterback Nick Weil threw for 223 yards and 5 touchdowns against Hamden on Friday

Staples football dominates Hamden, extends win streak

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Editor September 19, 2024

On a clear night at Paul Lane field, the Staples Wreckers football team (1-0) started their season with a decisive 48-7 victory over the Hamden Green Dragons (0-1). This victory marks the Wreckers 13th...

Usher performed during the Apple Music halftime performance in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Super Bowl LVIII.

Revealing the highs and lows of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance

Poppy Harrington ’25, Social Media Manager February 17, 2024

I don’t watch football often, but I do watch the Super Bowl every year whether I know what's happening or not. This year I was particularly excited to see Usher's half time performance due to his highly...

The Staples Wreckers took down the West Haven Blue Devils in the football Class LL state championship game.

Staples football defeats West Haven, takes home first state championship in 18 years

Matthew Stashower ’25, Inklings Ambassador December 18, 2023

Staples football took home its first Class LL state championship since 2005 when they beat the West Haven Blue Devils 21-20 on Dec. 9. Max Maurillo ’24 made a game saving tackle on West Haven’s Armani...

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