Staples LAX Falls To New Canaan, 1-5
Two-time defending state champion Staples Wreckers Boys Lacrosse faced a fired-up New Canaan Rams team at home on Thursday, and despite fighting hard on defense and leading 1-0 at the end of the first quarter, the Wreckers were unable to find the net more than once early in the match. Tristan Schaefer, unassisted put Staples only goal on the scoreboard.
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The tone of the game changed quickly, with New Canaan returning to the field in the second quarter scoring in just over the first minute to tie the match 1-1. Just two minutes later the Rams scored again going, into the locker room at the half leading by a goal. Again, they scored quickly after the break to bring the score to 3-1 and New Canaan would then go on to score twice more.
Staples was only able to win 2 out of 10 face-offs putting pressure on goalie Josh Marcus who had 9 saves, closely matching the 10 saves for New Canaan goalies Cam Lyden and Jack Crowell, however the Rams fired more shots than the Wreckers resulting in the win for New Canaan.
Staples Head coach Will Koshansky told WestportLocalPress, “Our defense played very well, our offense generated good scoring opportunities but did not put the ball in the net. We had 21 shots. Need to score more than 1 goal to win. Credit to their defense and goalies, however if we would have shot at an average level instead of very poorly I think the outcome would have been different.”
Staples will again take the field on Saturday at 3:00 for a non-conference match against St. John’s Prep of Massachusetts which will be preceded by the Wreckers annual Sticks For Soldiers event which begins at 2:30 PM.
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A future Wreckers star kept an eye on the match as did a Blue Merle Boston Bulldog. Wreckers fans included some girl’s team members posing for a few snaps.
Come And Touch-A-Truck On Saturday In Downtown Westport
The Westport Weston Cooperative Nursery School is hosting their annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday at the Imperial Lot, 50 Imperial Avenue, site of the Farmer’s Market and Remarkable Theatre on Saturday, May 4th.
The event will open at 9:00 AM and will run until 1:30PM. Be advised that the projected 4 day closure of I-95 for the demolition of the Fairfield Ave. bridge in Norwalk will continue to impact Westport traffic. Westport PD suggests allowing for increased travel time.
Traffic not withstanding, the popular event which is a major fundraiser for the school is expect to draw hundreds of families to enjoy getting up close and personal with all manner of trucks including big rigs, dump trucks, and industrial cranes and other heavy equipment. Fire, Police and EMS vehicles will also be available to inspect. All our favorite family activities will be there as well, including face painting, crafts,and food trucks and live music.
The school describes the annual event this way, “Our annual Touch-A-Truck inspires young minds, allows children to explore with their senses, and provides our contributors an opportunity to promote to the community. A wide array of vehicles and other child-centered activities make it an event, eagerly anticipated by area children and families.” They note that, “The event will have a designated ‘Quiet Time’ from 9:00am-9:30am. NO horns/sirens/loud noises until the 9:30am countdown to noise!”
The event’s generous sponsors include Bartaco and Interstate Lakeland Lumber.
Admission is $35. per family and all proceeds will benefit The Westport Weston Cooperative Nursery School.
Near & Far Aid Gala Fashion Show At Mitchell’s Wows The Crowd!
The Near & Far Aid Spring Gala Friday night at Mitchell’s (WestportLocalPress Tuesday April 30) was a smashing success and one of the brightest highlights was the fashion show.
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Professional models and volunteers showed off the latest in designer fashions from Mitchell’s line of fine clothing and accessories. Photos from the Fashion Show here illustrate great new looks available at Mitchell’s.
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You’re Invited: Westport Moms Invitation For Thursday Night Out
Westport Moms, which is part of the Local Moms Network, was created by two moms and Westport residents – Megan Rutstein and Melissa Post – seeking to go beyond word of mouth and offer an up-to-date, informational, and exciting reference for local families who want to stay in the know about everything within the community. Here, you will learn about schools, restaurants, sporting events, camps, music and dance classes, museums, new store openings and interesting products and so much more!
The WestportMoms blog covers a wide range of topics and experiences having to do with everything Westport (and beyond), and the joyous confusion that comes along with being a parent.
On Thursday night, May 2, they will be holding an event at Birchwood Country Club, 25 Kings Highway South to which you are invited. The event will run from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM will be a combination shopping boutique and panel discussion and will be hosted by numerous leading Westport and area women, including Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug, CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota and several others and will be moderated by style & beauty expert Jenn Falik.