Wreckers Football Falls To New Canaan For First Loss This Season
Wreckers QB Nick Weil outrunning half the New Canaan team on his 66 yard touchdown run.
The 4-0 Staples football team traveled to New Canaan on Saturday and found the Rams were ready to play. New Canaan handed the Wreckers their first loss of the season prevailing 23-10, in a hard fought game, bringing Staples record to 4-1.
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The Wreckers put the first points on the board with a field goal by senior Aidan Stubbs in the first quarter but the Rams responded with a pair of touchdowns in the 2nd quarter.
Staples quarterback Nick Weil, a junior did not match his previous games’ stellar passing, gaining 87 yards in the air. He did however, scramble as is often how he rolls and he scored the Wreckers only touchdown with a 66 yard TD run in the third quarter bringing the Rams lead to only three.
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The Rams pass coverage held senior Shane Sandrew to only 38 yards on three receptions. Seniors Kody Goldman and Davis Crandall were ferocious on defense, with 13 and 16 total tackles, respectively. Standout Anthony Armentano was held to no receptions but was able to gain 25 yards rushing and ran back a kick-off for an additional 21 yards.
The Wreckers are away next game, traveling to Stamford on Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 PM game.
Super Beautiful Super Moon
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Tonight and last night we were once again treated to an extraordinary sight in the sky, known as the Super Moon. This happens 3 or 4 times each year, always in consecutive months. This phenomenon is caused when the full moon appears when closest in it's orbit around the Earth. This year, Super Moons occurred last on Monday, August 19th, with a second on Tuesday, September 17th.
We can expect the final one occurring on Friday, November 15th, which will be known as the Beaver Moon and will be at it's brightest around 4:30 PM. When occurring in October it is known as the Hunter's Moon. This sight can continue to be enjoyed through Friday morning.
Wreckers Field Hockey Coasts To Win Over Danbury
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The greatest challenge for Staples Field Hockey on Monday in Danbury was trying to stay warm! Temperature on the filed was 55º degree, with an intense wind making feel more like 45º or colder, which had no effect on this teams performance. The outcome was clear and the girls took a moment before the 4th quarter to show their enthusiasm.
The Hatters were no match for the Wreckers and only avoided handing Staples their 11th shut-out of this stellar season by scoring their only goal with mounts to go in the fourth period. The Wreckers 11-1 victory brings their record to 12-0 and they are first in the FCIAC east division, ahead of 2nd place Ludlowe of Fairfield.
Coach Ian Tapsall described the game this way, "Staples coasted to an 11-1 victory over Danbury managing to rest senior players and try a team structure that should mimic the team for next season." That line-up bodes well for next season, given the lop-sided victory.
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Wrecker's scoring was pretty balanced with Oakley Wilson leading with 3 goals, followed by Leah Larit with 2 goals.
Six more Wreckers scored one goal each including Emma Larit, Tyla Ozgen, Catherine Cirasuolo , Lucy Hill, Mary Stevens, Ella Ledenko.
The 11 goal victory was facilitated with assists by Emma Larit, Leah Larit and Daisy Hackett
Watching the game from the sidelines, players were bundled up, including one player who wrapped herself in a blanket to fight the wind chill.
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The Danbury Hatter goalie had a rough day, but still manged multiple saves. At right, the JV squad ran a few laps prior to their match-up. They did in fact achieve a shut-out and also scoring 11 goals.
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Wreckers Football On A Roll, Routing Westhill 47-0
The Staples Wreckers, defending state champions are clearly on a roll. Whether it is passing or running the football or their stifling defense, evidenced by the QB sack by the defense, the Wreckers are fire! They are undefeated, 4-0 in the early season and are fresh off of a resounding defeat of Stamford’s Westhill High, with a 47 point shutout in their last game on October 4th. They had a bye last Friday and will face New Canaan in a day game on Saturday, October 19th.
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Staples receiver Shane Sandrew, (sr.) grabs another pass from quarterback Nick Weil, (jr.) despite what looks like pass interference. Sandrew posted 75 yards on receptions including a 41 yard completion. QB Weil completed 10 of 14 attempts for gains of 163 yards. His scrambling ability continues to keep pressure on the opposing defense with 3 carries for 27 yards.
Weil finds wide receiver Nathan Smith for one of two TD receptions, which were the result of his 88 yards on receptions. Head coach Adam Behrends and his staff are laser focused, constantly directing efforts during the game.
Pink Out!
Staples fans support their annual Pink Out, wearing the color in support of breast Cancer Awareness.Players participated as well with pink wristbands, towels, t-shirts and even some socks. Not to be left out Westport PD officer Batlin work the pink emblem uniform shirt he wore last year as well. Some younger Wrecker fans made sure their support was clear.
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Staples & PAL Cheerleaders Pumped Up The Crowd
The hard-working Staples cheerleaders give it their all, as usual, at the half-time performance.
Westport PAL cheerleaders came to perform with their Staples "big sisters" and received their own cheers from the crowd.
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Both the Staples squad and PAL Cheerleaders gathered mid-field for this group photo.