Wreckers Dominate Darien 31-6 In Saturday’s Game.
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The stage was set on October 4th for the fierce rivalry between the Staples Wreckers and the Darien Blue Wave. One look at the field before the start of the game made it clear this was an important game as an almost endless array of photographers were perched on both sidelines awaiting kick-off, seeming to number the same as either team on the field
The Blue Wave was used to victories over the Wreckers whom they had defeated each game they played for more than the last decade. That streak came to an end of an unusually hot October day where the heat may have affected play. Not only did Staples end that losing streak against Darien
Coach Jacowleff, in his first year as head coach told WestportLocalPress, “I am very proud of how our program practiced for the entire week leading up to our game against Darien. Coming off of a highly emotional, come from behind, last second victory over West Haven, it would have been easy to take our foot off the pedal and not have a great week of preparation, but our player leaders did not allow for that to happen”
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Jacowleff added, “Nick Weil had a tremendous game at Quarterback, standing tall in the pocket as Darien blitzed. He threw for 231 yards and 2 TDs and ran for the other 2 TDs. I can’t say enough about what Nick has meant to our football team and how big of an impact he has had.”
He credited his staff, saying, “Coach Connors and Coach Philpott had a great game plan in place to slow down Darien’s offense. We were able to limit Darien to only three first downs and 45 passing yards throughout the game.”
Several fans made good use of their umbrellas, not to shield them from the rain, but from the sun beating down on them on the 80º degree October day. One proud dad made sure his son was noticed, and another raised the American flag alongside the Staples flag from a mount on their car.
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The Staples Cheerleaders were out in force as always, keeping the energy level high.
Another important game will be Friday’s matchup against undefeated Wilton where Staples homecoming crowd will be bringing that famous Wrecker energy to Coach Paul Lane Field. Kick-off is at 7:00 PM. The public is cordially invited to support their Wreckers.
In part because of their great record this season, Coach Jacowleff was recognized as the NY Giants Coach of the Week
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