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The girls’ hockey team practiced for the upcoming season ahead of their first game at Ridgefield on Saturday Dec. 14.

Girls’ ice hockey kicks off season, eyes set on deep playoff run

Catie Campagnino ’26, Paper Editor December 21, 2024

The Staples girls’ ice hockey team kicked off their season with a 7-1 win against Ridgefield on Dec. 14. The girls are looking to  make a deep run into the postseason, like they did last year when...

The girls’ 2024-25 prepare for the upcoming season with coach Tommy Sparks.

Girls’ basketball hires new coach

Avni Krishna ’27, Paper editor December 21, 2024

With women's basketball icons like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making headlines for pushing the boundaries of women's sports, there is often one person these athletes thank for their successes: their...

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)....

Making waves! The students of the Westport Swim Club pose before a ‘candy’ meet. Each swimmer gets a piece of candy after each race, regardless of their placement or time.

Westport Swim Club at risk of closing over scheduling conflict

Camille Blundell ’27, Paper Editor November 23, 2024

Westport Swim Club, renowned for its coaching, is facing an uncertain future after a scheduling conflict with a new Parks and Rec swim club taking over its original practice time. Coaches and parents are...

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...

At Staples girls’ lacrosse Election Day clinic, everyone puts their sticks in the middle to end the clinic with a “one, two, three, Westport!”

Athletic teams hold Election Day clinics for young players

Emme Dorfman ’27, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

While parents were at the polls for Election Day, children were on the fields, enjoying a day of fun and learning from many Staples athletes. Staples teams such as field hockey, soccer, cheerleading and...

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...

The varsity girls’ field hockey huddles up before a regular season matchup against Norwalk on Oct. 9. The team prevailed with a final score of 4-0.

More than a win: Staples’ success in sports prompts ripple effect

Zoe Boxenbaum ’25, Executive TV Producer October 11, 2024

Cheers echo from the field. And the track. And the volleyball court. Across Staples, the whistle blows and the game is over. Pre-game jitters are replaced with pride. Hands clap and the scoreboard is the...

The Wreckers girls’ soccer team wins their first home game 3-0 against Brien McMahon.

Wreckers girls’ soccer defeats Brien McMahon Senators at home opener

Nash Teran ’25, Paper Editor September 13, 2024

The Wreckers girls’ soccer team defeated the Brien McMahon Senators by a score of 3-0 at their home opener on Sept. 5. Captain Annabel Edwards ’25 scored the first goal against the Senators within...

Tyla Ozgen ’25 dives for a shot against the Knights’ tight defense.

Girls’ field hockey triumphs over Stamford

Charlotte Berner ’25, Business Manager September 13, 2024

Not allowing a single goal for the first two games of the season, the Staples girls’ field hockey team is appearing to be pretty unstoppable in the early going. The Wreckers played Stamford High...

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...

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