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Staples Wreckers Hold On to Defeat Ridgefield 14-11

Staples High School pulled out a close win last night against Ridgefield High School 14-11. The game was a defensive struggle against high powered offenses. Ridgefield held the Wreckers scoreless until the very end of the first half when Staples QB Caleb Smith rushed for 2 touchdowns providing the margin of difference for the Wreckers providing the margin of difference for the Wreckers. Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.

The Staples defense was stalwart. A goal line stand on the opening drive holding Ridgefield to a field goal was provided an indication of how the game was going to be played from the outset. Ridgefield proved nearly as stingy. The game was played on Saturday as the scheduled game on Friday night was rained out. Fortunately the rain held off with only a brief drizzle which had no effect on game play.

Ridgefield scored first with a field goal and, despite falling behind when Staples’ Caleb Smith scored a second touchdown, they refused to give up and ran a conversion after scoring a touchdown - bringing in an attempt to enable a tie scenario with a score of 14-11. Staples intercepted in the fourth and Ridgefield answered with an interception of their own but the Staples defense held.

Penalties proved to be a problem for both schools as well. Staples also overcame an uncharacteristic 135 yards in penalties.

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“Subject Matter” Attracts Crowds, And Celebrities, at Metro Art Studios

Among the Art Trail visitors yesterday were Westport residents Craig Melvin, host of the Today Show and Dateline, along with his wife Lindsay Czarniak, Fox Sports anchor on the left, and exhibiting artist Erica Katz, center.

As part of Bridgeport’s Art Trail held this weekend, Miggs Burroughs was asked to curate an exhibit at the Metro Art Studios at 345 Railroad Avenue. Titled “Subject Matter”, the show is comprised of pieces in a variety of media by artists including Erica Katz, Sue Benton, Jay Petrow and Miggs Burroughs, all from Westport, and Vincent Calenzo from Norwalk. The opening reception on Saturday drew a large crowd who also had the opportunity to visit other artists’ studios in the building as part of the art walk, which continues Sunday from 10 to 5. For more info visit metroartstudios.com

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St. Lukes Church Holds Annual Harverst Fair

Over the past 30 years, Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church has raised funds for local charities and the Church’s Matthew 25 Fund to assist others who are in need. Our fundraising activities include our Harvest Fair with its many vendors; Shabby Chic Boutique; annual Lyman Orchard pie sale; religious gift shoppe and the Cookie Shoppe. We appreciate the support of our parishioners together with the local community in our effort to help others that are less fortunate.

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