Walrus Alley Was The Place To Be For Their Annual Octoberfest
Sean Cross, in back, hands in the air invited 50 of his closest friends to celebrate Octoberfest at the Walrus. Oh, and BTW, in keeping with the spirit of the event, much beer was consumed!
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At top left, Camille Cross, Sean’s daughter was only too happy to keep her friends company with a very tall glass of beer.. Walrus staff made sure the line for beer wasn’t very long. At bottom right, her mom, Sean’s wife made sure she had a cold one as well. Sean and his family and several of their friends got enthusiastically into the spirit look like they just stepped out of a Bavarian beerhall, with very eye-catching lederhosen.
Oktoberfest originated in 1810 as a public celebration of the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The event, held in Munich, included horse races, feasting, and music, and proved so popular that it was repeated annually. Over time, the festival evolved to include agricultural exhibitions, carnival rides, and, most notably, large beer tents, becoming the world's largest beer and folk festival.
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Morningside Munchers
This family of deer found something good t eat on Morningside Drive. Neighbors walking by said it is one of their favorite feeding spots and are there regularly. The foliage must be delicious!
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Staples Boys Soccer Scores Another Win, 1-0 Over Fairfield Warde
Staples boys' soccer delivered a commanding performance against Fairfield Warde on Saturday, controlling the game from start to finish and ultimately securing a 1-0 victory.
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From the opening whistle, the Wreckers dictated the tempo, dominating possession and keeping Warde pinned in their own half for long stretches. Despite creating multiple chances, Staples struggled to find the back of the net, with shots either missing just wide or being stopped by the Warde goalkeeper.
But the team stayed calm and composed, continuing to move the ball with purpose and press high. The breakthrough finally came in the second half, when Ford Epstein found space in the box and coolly finished to give Staples the lead they had been pushing for all game.
Coach Liam Witham, who is Wreckers Boys Soccer’s new coach in his first season told WestportLocalPress, “It was one of those games where we felt in control but just couldn’t get the goal early,” said head coach Liam Witham. “The boys didn’t panic they stayed focused and calm even with all the noise. We kept playing our game, and eventually got the result.”
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Wreckers faithful filled the stands, anxiously awaiting their boys to score a goal. At the half, the match was still scoreless.
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The back line was quality throughout, limiting Warde’s chances to one off target shot and ensuring a clean sheet for Jack D’More With the win, Staples improves to 8-2-0 continuing to improve from last year’s record.
Warde’s goalkeeper can only watch as Ford Epstein’s shot on goal sails past with just 4 minutes remaining in the game.
The Wreckers celebrate their score, feeling confident that they can continue to hold Ward scoreless to secure the win.
The Wreckers continued their winning streak against Fairfield with a 3-0 victory over Fairfield Ludlow on Monday, bring their overall record to an impressive 9 wins with only 2 losses. Come and cheer on the team on Senior Day, Friday, October 3rd when they take on Trumbull at 4:00 on Wakeman turf field.
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The stands come to their feet after the long wait, cheering what they hoped would be another Wrecker victory. Four minutes later their hopes would be realized.
Wreckers Romp In Last Week’s Home Opener
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The Staples Wreckers are off to a great start this season with a victory in their season opener followed by an emphatic win over Stamford High last Friday.
Coach Matty Jacowleff spoke with WestportLocalPress and described the great game this way:
Emphasis this week was on executing our passing game after a week where we resorted to the ground game to limit possessions in a win over Glastonbury. We were extremely effective through the air throwing for 239 yards on just 12 attempts.
Nick Weil had a tremendous game going 9/12 for 239 yards 4 TD while also rushing for a touchdown. Weil had a perfect passer rating of 156.3.
Our defense again was lights out allowing negative 8 rush yards. The special teams unit was fantastic blocking a punt and a field goal.
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Coach Jacowleff continued, “It was an honor playing in front of a sold out crowd of our community. It was a dream come true for so many of the players on our team who grew up coming to games and dreaming of becoming a Staples Football player.”
“Nick Weil showcased his tremendous talent both passing and rushing the football.”
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“Our offensive line has done a great job setting the table for our entire offense this year. The unit is yet to allow a sack and has given Nick precious time to get the ball out to our skilled receivers.”
“Coach Connors and Coach Philpott have worked their magic again getting our defense to a place where we feel like we can dictate the pace of the game. We are looking for special teams to remain a big advantage for us. Our kicking game, led by Mickey Ross, has continued to pin our opponents down on their side of the 50, forcing them to try to march the length of the field.”
Coach Matty Jacowleff concluded by telling us, “We are thrilled to welcome West Haven back for what should be another great installment in our rivalry. We are going to need the entire town of Westport to show up again and prove that Staples Stadium is the toughest environment in the state to play in.”
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The Wreckers faithful continue to fill the stands as they do every home game, always keeping the energy level high, and always creating a photo-op!
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Always using their imagination, the student section stated off the night covering each other with baby powder before switching to a torrent of bubbles from some industrial appearing bubble gun. By the time they were through a good shower seemed like a great idea.
When it comes to cheering on the Wreckers on a Friday night, the crowd of fans never miss an opportunity to get the attention of anyone pointing a camera or a phone. Bob the wreckers mascot always finds the little fans who are delighted to share a high five.
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The Staples Cheerleaders always give 110% at halftime whether the team is ahead or not. They athletic ability is on par with the team and they always thrill the crowd with great choreography and spectacular arial routines.
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In what may become a signature Staples Cheerleader move, one girl is hoisted about the squared and flipped back and forth a few times before the move is repeated with another girl, clearly confident in her team’s ability to make the move to perfection.
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