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The Staples Wreckers varsity football team shut out the Southington Blue Knights 41-0. The Wreckers advance to the state championship on Saturday, Dec. 9 and will face the West Haven Blue Devils.

Staples football thrashes Southington, advances to first championship game in 12 years

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor December 5, 2023

On a rainy Sunday high school football playoff game at Paul Lane Field, the Staples Wreckers (11-1) emphatically defeated the Southington Blue Knights (7-5) 41-0 to advance to their first Connecticut Class...

The Wreckers overcame a lot this year, and while they exited earlier than expected, it was a great season.

Staples boys’ basketball team goes down in first round

Jake Gersh ’21, Staff Writer March 19, 2021

The Staples boys’ basketball team was stunned in their home gym on March 16, dropping the first round FCIAC playoff matchup 56-53 to Bassick. The Wreckers came into the affair as the third seed, while...

The NFL finished its 17 week regular season while seeing all the disadvantages that come with playing football during a global pandemic.

The NFL’s 17 week battle with COVID-19

Cameron Manna ’21 January 24, 2021

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Alan Fiore ’21  scored two goals in a win for the Wreckers over Ridgefield in Oct. He has been the lead scorer for the Wreckers this season.

Boys’ soccer loses in first round to McMahon

Carson Kranz ’21 November 11, 2020

In a thrilling matchup, the Staples boys’ soccer team faced off against Brien McMahon in the first round of the playoffs, with Staples losing by a score of 1-0. The first half was scoreless, until...

Senior captain Laine Ambrose ’21 (left) chases down a ball in a game against Ridgefield. The Boston College commit has been a part of all three of the state champion teams since she arrived at Staples.

Fall athletes hopeful to compete in postseason amid COVID-19

Jake Gersh '21 November 4, 2020

In a typical November, athletes and coaches begin to prepare and scout out for playoff competition. But this year is far from typical. Initially, the question was would fall sports even happen? Now the...

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Staples soccer starts their road to the championship

Jake Navarro '20, Web Opinions Editor October 30, 2019

Once the final whistle blew for the Staples Wreckers boys’ soccer team vs. Wilton on Oct. 28, the regular season became an afterthought. All effort and energy will be put toward their first playoff game....

Staples boys’ volleyball beats Danbury in FCIAC semifinals

Staples boys’ volleyball beats Danbury in FCIAC semifinals

Madison Andrews '20, Staff Writer June 6, 2019
Staples Boys Varsity Volleyball took on Danbury in the FCIAC semifinals at the Fairfield Ludlowe gym on Wednesday, May 22...
Girls' basketball defeats Hall in opening round of state playoffs

Girls’ basketball defeats Hall in opening round of state playoffs

Mark Didio '20, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

The Staples girls’ varsity basketball team defeated the Hall Warriors 39-35 in the first round of the CIAC state class LL playoffs Captain Elle Fair ’19 led the Wreckers with 18 points, hitting...

Wreckers fall 60-57 against Ridgefield

Wreckers fall 60-57 against Ridgefield

Holden Cohen '20 February 25, 2019

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