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The 2025 Staples boys' lacrosse schedule (photo from @staplesboyslacrosse).

Staples boys’ lacrosse starts season, the five most important games

Dylan Robbin ’28, Web Sports Editor April 4, 2025

As spring approaches, three things are inevitable: allergies, rainy days and Staples boys’ lacrosse having a prominent season. As a Staples student, it may be hard to make it to all 16 regular season...

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...

The Staples boys' lacrosse team has won two state championships and one FCIAC championship in the past three years. They will be looking to continue to add to their trophy cabinet in the upcoming campaign. (Photo by William Murray '25)

Boys’ lacrosse prepares for upcoming season

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor March 30, 2025

The Staples boys’ lacrosse team has been unstoppable in recent years. Coming off their first ever FCIAC title last year and having won two of the last three Connecticut Class L titles, they have cemented...

Amelia Guimond ’28 wins her wrestling match against Stratford High School (Photo Contributed by Amelia Guimond ’28).

Inside wrestling’s gender divide: Guimond challenges norms on the mat

Malena Tortorella ’27, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

In a sport traditionally dominated by boys, the presence of girls on high school wrestling teams has become increasingly common, though still rare. Across the country, female athletes are challenging long-standing...

Austin Heyer ’27 had 10 points and shot 60 percent from the floor.

Wreckers crush Kolbe, continue state championship run

Will Enquist ’26, Paper Editor March 6, 2025

The Staples Wreckers’ boys’ basketball team (22-3) defeated the Kolbe Cathedral Cougars (11-11) 80-71 on March 4, in an effort that will see Staples advance to the CIAC quarterfinals. The game marks...

According to the National Institutes of Health , youth sport participation provides an avenue to develop peer relationships, self esteem and leadership qualities. It may also lay the foundation for a healthier adult lifestyle.

Pick up the stick, experience high school sports

Ella Harrington ‘25, Web News Editor March 4, 2025

My biggest regret in high school wasn’t having zero free periods my junior year or taking an AP economics class that I truly can’t handle. It’s not even getting my license a year-and-a-half later...

The Staples Wreckers beat the Ridgefield Tigers 68-58 to win the 2024-2025 FCIAC Championship.

Boys’ basketball defeats Ridgefield 68-58 to win FCIAC championship

Dylan Robbin ’28, Web Sports Editor February 27, 2025

In 1963, the Staples boys’ basketball team won the Fairfield County Interscholastic Conference (FCIAC) championship. Since then, Staples has waited 62 years for another title, and the 2-seeded Wreckers...

After a tough loss against Trumbull, the Wreckers got back in the win column after defeating Danbury 42-34 on Feb. 10. (Photo by William Murray '25)

Boys’ basketball defeats Danbury, gets back on track in FCIAC play

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor February 26, 2025

After a disappointing loss to Trumbull, the Staples Wreckers hit the road on Feb. 10 for another FCIAC contest against Danbury. Though Staples were without two key players, Sam Clachko ’26 and Charlie...

Co-Founder of A-Team Performance and Chiropractic and Staples Head Strength and Conditioning coach Drew Accomando (Photo Contributed by Drew Accomando).

Staples coach strengthens teams, wins championships

Dylan Robbin ’28, Web Sports Editor February 14, 2025

Staples High School students, parents and fans have seen an uptick in winning seasons and championships since 2021. Notably, Caleb Smith ’24 was named the 2023 MaxPreps Connecticut High School Football...

Captains Ella Harrington ’25 and Poppy Harrington ’25 pose with their parents during the ceremony before the game. (Photo contributed by Sage Cohen '25).

Girls’ basketball senior night ends in close defeat, playoff hopes remain

Caroline Zajac ’25, Business Manager February 10, 2025

Three senior captains were celebrated on Feb. 8 during a home game against Trumbull: Aviva Ross, Poppy Harrington and Ella Harrington. For them, it wasn’t just another game; it was the culmination of...

The Staples boys' basketball team defeats Fairfield Ludlowe 57-41 on Feb 4, after a loss to the Number one seat, St. Bernard

Boys’ basketball defeats Ludlowe 57-41, regains momentum

Jordan Ginsberg ’26, Contributing Writer February 7, 2025

The Staples boys' basketball team secured a strong bounce-back win against Fairfield Ludlowe 57-41 at home on Feb. 4, after a tough loss to the No. 1 team in the state, St. Bernard. This win helped Staples...

Staples defeated Fairfield Warde 73-50 in a highly anticipated FCIAC contest; this was Warde’s second loss of the season.

Boys’ basketball dominates Fairfield Warde in statement win

William Murray ’25, Web Sports Editor February 3, 2025

The Staples boys’ basketball team cruised to a 23-point victory, 73-50, over Fairfield Warde in an FCIAC duel on Jan. 28. The highly anticipated match up between two of the FCIAC’s strongest teams...

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