Staples Football Stadium Is Now Coach Paul Lane Field
The new signage for Coach Paul Lane Filed was revealed tonight.
Staples Football Stadium Is Now Coach Paul Lane Field
On Friday night's Victory by the Staples Wreckers football time, the half-time show was the dedication of Coach Paul Lane Field, the new name for the Staples football stadium. In one of his final official acts as First Selectman, Jim Marpe spoke to crowd along with newly elected Fist Selectwoman Jen Tooker. Coach Lane's family was in attendance, pictured in this gallery, including his son Skip Lane who was perhaps Coach Lane's best known player sporting the Super Bowl ring he won playing for the (then) Washington Redskins.
About Coach Lane:
“The Coach”, is a legendary football coach in the State of Connecticut and Fairfield County FCIAC. For 30 years, Coach Lane was instrumental in the growth of football in the Town of Westport. Coach Lane nurtured and mentored athletes from their formative PAL years all the way through High School. Many credit Coach Lane with the success of Staples football and the reputation that continues today in the State of Connecticut.
Coach Lane started playing football when masks were not used and hardly a pass was thrown in the game. He grew with the sport and many of his teams threw 50 plus passes per game. Coach Lane was an innovator and is respected by almost everyone in the game of football that knew him. He was always learning and teaching and was considered a second father to many that played for him. Coach Lane sent many Westport Wreckers to play in college. To that end, Coach Lane sent seven Staples Wrecker quarterbacks to play for Division 1 Teams, two of which were his sons. Coach Lane put Staples on the “Football Map” over fifty years ago with his then biggest win in 1967 by beating Stamford Catholic High School 8 to 0. Stamford had a 30-game winning streak at the time. Coach Lane won the state championship in 1975 and was 11-0 and multiple Fairfield County Championships!
Coach Lane also won State championships in Staples Boy’s Track and Staples Girl’s Golf. Coach Lane finished his career in Europe coaching both in Italy and England as American Football was introduced “across the pond” in Europe.
Coach Lane is a graduate of Notre Dame and honorably served in the Korean War stationed in Germany where he coached and played football.
Coach Lane is what we aspire all Wreckers to be, humble, hard-working, ethical and someone who bleeds Wrecker Blue!
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Staples Wreckers Honor Seniors
During halftime at Friday night's big win over Ridgefield, Staples senior players and cheerleaders were celebrated in their last home game. Twenty-seven players, including stand outs like Nick Armentano, Miles Scarfo, who scored a touchdown and running back Tanner Conners, two touchdowns will be graduating along with QB Ryan Thompson.
Eleven cheerleaders will be leaving as well, including Tri-Captains Avery Tucker, Avery Wallace and Ella Thompson, sister of the Wreckers quarterback.
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Frank Migliarese, 88, Died; Staples Grad, Army Vet, Beloved Downtown Haircutter
Frank Migliarese passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Frank was a lifelong resident of Westport/Norwalk, CT. With a youthful spirit and a loving family, he lived until his 88th year.
Frank was predeceased by his mother, Florence Migliarese; father, Basil Migliarese; sister, Marion Frazier and sister-in-law, Joan Migliarese. He was survived by his brother, John "Shiney" Migliarese, former spouse, Carol Russo Migliarese, 6 nieces and nephews: Deena DeMartino, Janet Hartigan, Kathy Cassidy, Colleen Migliarese, John Migliarese and Marc Migliarese and several great nieces and nephews
Frank graduated from Staples High School and following his graduation, he joined the Army and served our country. Upon returning to his beloved Westport, CT, Frank decided to enroll in the Sassoon Academy in NYC. Once he received his license, he embarked on his journey in cosmetology. With his haircutting skills and a charming personality, he won the hearts of many and quickly built a career in the salon setting. He later opened his own shop in downtown Westport, Salon Coiffeur. It was here that Frank made his mark in the world of beauty. Because of the love he had for his customers, Frank worked well into his 80's. When Frank was not at the salon, you could find him at Compo Beach, which remained his special place the rest of his life. Coming from an Italian heritage, Frank was family oriented, warm, personable, well dressed, understanding, and had a great sense of humor.
He will be missed by many.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 meeting directly at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave. Westport, CT at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends in the Harding Funeral Home 210 Post Road East, Westport, CT on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Condolences for Frank, in lieu of flowers, may be made online at www.hardingfuneral.com
Wreckers Rally To Defeat Ridgefield
The Staples Wreckers overcame a first-half deficit Friday at home to defeat the Tigers 26-10 on a field which was shrouded in fog for much of the first quarter to a thrilled crowd that was hoping the Wreckers might move closer to securing a spot in the playoffs.
Tanner Connors first crossed the goal line early on, then Ridgefield replied with a touchdown with four minutes left in the first half, and added a field goal in the final minute of the half. That would be the last time they put points on the board thanks to the tenacious Wreckers defense.
Tyler Clark scored the next Wreckers touchdown followed by a Miles Scarfo TD reception from QB Ryan Thompson for their third score. Connors scored his second touchdown with seconds on the clock to end the game.
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