Staples Girls Lacrosse Defeated By New Canaan
The Staples Girls Lacrosse team (4-7 overall) faced powerhouse New Canaan (11-1 overall) at home Thursday and although fighting hard the entire game, were defeated 15-2. The Rams held the Wreckers scoreless in the first half and found the net time after time. Both Wreckers goals came in the second half.
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Said Coach Nicole Gerosa, "With a tough schedule this year in a season where we have faced a lot of unforeseen circumstances losing key players to injuries we are so proud of the team for keeping a positive outlook and continuing to cheer each other on. We have younger players that have stepped up and are filling major roles on the field especially on defense." Among those younger players are Sophomore Katie Fitzgerald, #17 and Anna Petrosino, #5 each of whom have started all season.
Coach Gersoa added, "There is still a lot of work to do and we’re setting some high goals for the team for the remaining regular season games. Senior Captain Jaden Mello and Junior Keira Best, committed to play collegiately at Davidson, have continued to be consistent threats on offense contributing at least one point in every game this season. There is still a lot of work to do and we’re setting some high goals for the team for the remaining regular season games."
Staples scorers were Jaden Mello and Keira Best with 1 goal each. Goalkeeprs Clair Sandhaus had 4 saves with Athina Sarmiento adding 6 saves.
The Wreckers face the Spartans of Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge at home on Saturday, May 6th at home.
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Westport Business Gathering Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
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The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held their annual Cinco de Mayo Business After Hours on Thursday, hosted by Brown Harris Stevens Real Estate. The event provided the opportunity for some great conversation and networking at the end of the work day.
Over 40 members of the business community enjoyed delicious Mexican food including empanadas, tacos and of course guacamole, salsa and chips sourced from numerous local venues as well as wine, Sangria and Margaritas at the Chamber of Commerce's monthly early evening networking event.
Over 40 members of the business community enjoyed delicious Mexican food including empanadas, tacos and of course guacamole, salsa and chips sourced from numerous local venues as well as wine, Sangria and Margaritas at the Chamber of Commerce's monthly early evening networking event.
Next month the event will be held on the patio of La Plage at the Longshore with it's beautiful views of Long Island Sound in collaboration with the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday June 21st.
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Morning Weather Report
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.
Tomorrow
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Osprey Pair Make Longshore Their Home
A pair of Osprey soared above the Longshore golf course and the inlet leading to Gray's Creek on Sunday.
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A pair of Osprey soared above the Longshore golf course and the inlet leading to Gray's Creek on Sunday. They seemed to be enjoying the high winds which allowed them to glide effortlessly yet rapidly, keeping an eye trained on the water searching for an unsuspecting fish. They paused momentarily to perch on branches as the photographer walking on the drive which exits the park interrupted their routine. One began vocalizing which it kept up for some time, perhaps giving the the annoying cameraman an earful.
They most likely have nested on one of the two platforms at Longshore and hopefully will soon be caring for a new brood of chicks.
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