Extremely excited to launch our new website!!
Our site hosted at is the one-stop-shop to get all your information on the past, current and future of Staples Football.
Excited for this next chapter of Wrecker Football!!
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Staples Football welcomes new Head Coach, Adam Behrends! Coach Behrends most recently served as the QB Coach at IMG Academy
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@CoachBehrends
Welcome Coach Broschardt!
Coach comes to Staples from Trinity Catholic where he served as the head coach. Coach also worked at Pace University and Union College coaching WR. Coach will serve as our WR Coach and coordinate our offense!
@CoachBroschardt
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Perhaps the most iconic play in Staples Football history.
Max Maurillo denies West Haven's 2 PT attempt to win the State Championship 21-20.
The Wreckers end the year ranked
#1
for first time since 1975.
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@SPBowley
@PetePaguaga
@DaveRuden
@DevellisJustin
Staples Athletics has had a banner year.
State Champions:
Football
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
State Championship Appearance:
Boys Basketball
Baseball
Tennis
FCIAC Champions:
Football
Golf
Westport is TITLE TOWN!!
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@StaplesAD
@DaveRuden
@GameTimeCT
3Q: 8:12:
Hey
#SCTop10
, Staples’ Tyler Clark has an entry for you. The junior reels in an unbelievable catch on fourth down to give Staples a 13-10 lead.
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With Staples leading 13-9 in the 4th Quarter, Sam Petrosino makes the extraordinary effort play to track down the runner and save a TD. Wreckers held Prep to a FG and won the game 13-12.
Legendary effort in a legendary game.
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@danorlovsky7
@PetePaguaga
Thank You to all who made the 2022 season so special.
The Wreckers finished at 9-2, made the Playoffs for first time since 2015, and hosted a Playoff game for first time since 2012.
The 2022 team will always be remembered as the team who brought Wrecker Football back.
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Proud of our players, parents and coaches who spent their weekend helping us donate and install our weight room equipment at Bridgeport Central as we prepare for our fitness center upgrade!
Go Hilltoppers and Go Wreckers!!
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@GameTimeCT
@DaveRuden
In yesterday's Semifinal win, Caleb Smith became Staples Football's All-Time Passing Yard Leader (5,054 Yards).
Caleb connected with his brother Nathan Smith on a 57-yard reception that broke the record.
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@PetePaguaga
@SPBowley
@DaveRuden
@EricsonSports
What A Difference a Year Makes.
Wreckers 13
Prep 12
On to the State Semifinals @ Staples Stadium, Paul Lane Field on Sunday at 12:30 PM.
GO WRECKERS!!
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WR James Hillhouse makes his commitment to Wake Forest Football official!
A tremendous football player but an even better person, leader and role model. We have been so fortunate to witness his growth and development. Go Deacs!! GO WRECKERS!!
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Congratulations to Senior Henry Beck on his acceptance to West Point where he will further his education and commit to defending our country!
An elite player, leader, teammate, student and person.
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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We are proud of our student-athletes’ commitments this past week:
Tanner Chlupsa - Boston College
Alex Fiala - Fordham University
James Horton - UMASS
Sam Petrosino - Trinity College
Caleb Smith - UCONN
Zach Zhang - Wagner College
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Staples Football Legend - up there in fine company with some of the greatest to ever wear the S!!
The Wreckers' first Player of the Year since Matt Kelly's Coca-Cola POY in 2009.
Thanks to
@WalterCampFF
for an awesome day!
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Grateful to be a part of the 2023 Walter Camp Team of the Year, named the Walter Camp CT Player of the Year, and the All State First Team!
@StaplesFootbal1
@CoachBehrends
2023 brought lifelong memories to a team, a school, a town and a community.
The Staples Wreckers close out 2023 as the
#1
team in the State of Connecticut.
Here’s to 2024 being the Year of the Wrecker (again).
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WHAT. A. GAME.
Tied 20-20, 17 seconds left, Charlie Howard with the game winning 73 yard pick-six to win it for the Wreckers!!
Unforgettable moment. Unforgettable night.
Great call by the guys at
@wwptwestport
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The Wilton High School football family extends it’s deepest sympathy and ongoing support to the DiRocco family during this incredibly difficult time. We love you George. Once a Warrior always a Warrior.
With its victory over Greenwich on Thanksgiving, Staples earned just enough points to take the No. 1 ranking into the postseason. But the Wreckers are far from a consensus pick
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Congratulations to Caleb Smith on being named NH Register
@GameTimeCT
Player of the Year!!
Smith finished his career with the Program's most All-Time Passing Yards, 3rd All-Time Rushing Yards, and 2nd All-Time Total Touchdowns.
And a State Championship!!
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A very special congratulations to our 2021 Staples Football Captains:
Tanner Connors
Jack Edwards
Ryan Thompson
Benji Titlebaum
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WELCOME TO THE WRECKERS COACH GREENE!!
After spending 9 years as the head coach for the Stamford Black Knights, Coach Greene joins the Staples coaching staff to coach the RBs and CBs.
Welcome aboard!!
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Welcome to Staples Coach Groth
@Ed_Groth
, the newest member of our Wrecker Family!! Coach Groth will be the Special Teams Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach!
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Thank you to
@CTHSCA
for an awesome night honoring:
Staples Football CT Team of the Year
Caleb Smith CT Player of the Year
Sam Petrosino, Max Maurillo, Charley Leahy, Tanner Chulpsa, Andrew Rossman and Caleb Smith as All-State Selections!!
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When the Wreckers take the field, they’ll be doing so for every member of the program who has helped rebuild Staples football.
“It’s been built by everybody from the past who didn’t get to do this,” Max Maurillo said. “We get to show that Staples is back.”
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Congratulations to our NH Register All-State Honorees!!
CT Player of the Year: Caleb Smith
1st Team Offense: Caleb Smith and Tanner Chlupsa
1st Team Defense: Sam Petrosino
2nd Team Offense: Eddie Van Der Merwe
2nd Team Defense: Max Maurillo
Coach of Year: Adam Behrends
Introducing the complete lineups (1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team and Honorable Mentions) for the 91st New Haven Register All-State Football Team presented by GameTimeCT
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Rest In Peace Coach Garret
Thank you for your commitment to serving our student athletes and molding them into fine young men.
Your infectious energy and joy for life will be carried on throughout this program.
Thank you for everything.
In preparation for tonight's National Championship, read an article from
@michigandaily
on Jake Thaw (2019 Captain), Michigan Punt Returner.
GO WRECKERS!! GO BLUE!!
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Congratulations to Coach Behrends on being named FCIAC Coach of the Year!
Coach lead the Wreckers to a 9-2 season and back into the playoffs!
9 wins are most since 2012. Wreckers made the playoffs for 1st time since 2015 and hosted playoff game for 1st time in 10 years.
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We will honor the life of Mike Sansur, a beloved Tech Ed teacher at SHS for 18 years, who tragically lost his life last weekend.
Mr. Sansur was dedicated to his students and committed to improving their lives in and out of the classroom.
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Great seeing some familiar faces crushing it at the collegiate level!
James Hillhouse ‘23 at Wake Forest, Nick Armentano ‘22 at Syracuse and Jake Thaw ‘20 at Michigan University all doing their thing!!
Good luck this year boys!!
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Caleb Smith finished his Junior Season 180/277 (65%) for 3,025 Passing Yards (
#1
in State), 27 Passing TD, 797 Rushing Yards, 18 Rushing TD.
His 3,025 Passing Yards are the most in a Single Season in Staples Football History.
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@SPBowley
@PetePaguaga
@DaveRuden
Congratulations to Coach Matty Jacowleff on being named FCIAC Assistant Coach of the Year!
Coach is the OC and responsible for the WRs and DBs.
Wreckers had the
#1
and
#2
WR in FCIAC.
The DBs held opponents to a 47% completion, 9 TDs and 17 INTs.
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Thank you Vikings’ KJ Osborn and Seahawks’ Tyler Mabry for joining our WRs Meeting today and sharing your story!
“Be where your feet are!”
“Don’t let your circumstances change you.”
We look forward to watching you guys on Sundays!
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@KJ_Osborn
@TylerMabry_1
MEET THE COACHES:
Coach Philpott returns to Staples as DC after 9 years and 4 state titles at Daniel Hand HS. Coach previously coached the Wreckers to an FCIAC championship in 1997. Welcome back Coach Philpott!
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Congratulations to AJ Konstanty
@aj_kon87
First Team (P) and Jake Thaw
@jthaw3
First Team (DB) on being honored at the Walter Camp Foundation Breakfast of Champions this morning
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Relive the final drive and successful 2 PT conversion that gave the Wreckers the lead for good.
Legendary moments in a legendary game.
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Congratulations to Staples Lacrosse on winning back to back State Championships!!
Here are our football boys with the title after the game!!
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Thank you to the Wrecker Family for all the support this season.
Biggest home field advantage in the state.
Come out Tuesday Night for our HOME PLAYOFF QUARTERFINAL vs Fairfield Prep.
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@GameTimeCT
@DaveRuden
@SPBowley
@PetePaguaga
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
🏈 vs
#3
West Haven
🏆 Class LL State Championship
⏰ Saturday 5 PM
🏟 Arute Stadium, CCSU
📺 NFHS (subscription)
📻 WWPT 90.3 FM ()
🎟
WESTPORT, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AT THE GAME!!
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Trinity picked up a winner.
Sam Petrosino will set the tone and build on
@TrinCollFB
's tradition of toughness.
Excited to see what you accomplish at the next level. Thank you for everything you did for Staples Football.
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Take a peak inside our new fitness center! Staples Athletics has already been hard at work in the weight room as we prepare for upcoming seasons! Looking forward to watching many of our football players suit up for Lacrosse and Rugby as their seasons get going next month!
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Participate in the Staples Wreckers Football Fundraiser. Over 50 items valued at nearly $45K, including golf with
@danorlovsky7
. All donations are tax-deductible. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000. Visit
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37 days until the Wreckers launch their Championship Defense at home on Paul Lane Field at Staples Stadium.
The Wreckers are 71-18 in Staples Stadium in the last 20 years.
See you on September 13th as the Wreckers take on the Hamden Dragons.
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Tyler Clark gave the Veterans Day Address today at Westport Town Hall in front of a huge crowd of our community’s Veterans.
Happy Veterans Day to all and especially our DC Coach Philpott who serves as a constant reminder of Sacrifice, Honor and Duty.
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A special thank you to one of our athletic trainers Tyler Owen as he completes his last day as a Wrecker!
We appreciate everything that he did for our student-athletes. His genuine care, support and humor will be missed at Staples.
@JLHSAthletics
is lucky!!
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Will Holleman registered his 5th INT on the season and scored the game winning TD with 1:06 remaining!
A heroic performance that adds Holleman to the list of Staples Football Legends who've made game winning plays in the Staples Greenwich Rivalry.
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@GameTimeCT
@DaveRuden
Just a few more days until we are back in front of the best fans in the State!!
7 PM Friday night can not come soon enough.
See you in Staples Stadium!!
GO WRECKERS!!
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
🏈 vs
#3
West Haven
🏆 Class LL State Championship
⏰ Saturday 5 PM
🏟 Arute Field, CCSU
📺 NFHS (subscription)
📻 WWPT 90.3 FM ()
🎟 ?…
WESTPORT, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AT THE GAME!!
GO WRECKERS!!
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Tyler Clark steps up in the biggest of moments once again.
Tyler had 7 catches for 118 yards 1 TD and a massive kick return to set the Wreckers up on the game winning drive.
A legendary performance from a legendary player.
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@GameTimeCT
@SPBowley
@DaveRuden
@DanGardella
Thank you to the
@CTHSCA
for honoring Tyler Clark, James Hillhouse and Caleb Smith at last night’s All-State Banquet! Congratulations to all recipients!
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In Saturday’s game, Caleb Smith passed 2023 Staples Football Hall of Fame Inductee DJ Stefkovich for 3rd most Passing Yards in a career.
Caleb now has 3,978 and is behind Lance Lonergan with 4,715 and Jack Massie with 5,014.
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY
We extend a special thank you to our DC, Coach Philpott!
Coach flew CH-46 helicopters in the Flying Tigers.
Coach Philpott retired as LT Colonel in 1993.
We are honored Coach Philpott is a Wrecker - Thank you for your service!! Oorah!
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Congratulations to Ben Thaw of
@Wes_Football
on being named the
@NESCAC
Defensive Player of the Week! Thaw recorded five tackles, two interceptions, and one blocked kick in the Cardinals' 28-20 win at Trinity yesterday!
Story >>
#WeAreWes
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Welcome Coach Macari!
Coach Kevin Macari is a 2011 graduate of New Canaan HS where he was an All-State record breaking WR. In college, Coach played at Delaware and Georgetown. He will be assisting with WR this year as well as with our freshman football team!
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Congratulations to Caleb Smith on being awarded Staples’ Scholar-Athlete!
While the State had the chance to see Caleb’s tremendous success on the field, his impact extends to the classroom and school community.
Staples is a better place because of Caleb.
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Congratulations to Tyler Clark on being named to theNew Haven Register
@gametimect
All-State First Team.
Tyler finished with the most receptions in New England and the Tri-State area and the 4th most receiving yards in FCIAC History.
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