STAMFORD — Goals in soccer are rare. Every one should be celebrated.

Avery Mueller - Photo by Mark Sikorski
Avery Mueller – Photo by Mark Sikorski

The Staples boys team celebrated with gusto in the second half Friday at Westhill. Reese Watkins’ strike broke a scoreless game, and proved to be all the Wreckers needed. They rode the goal – off Hunter Smith’s long throw, and Dylan Hoke’s assist – to a 1-0 victory in Stamford.

Matthew Jordan 2021 - Photo by Mark Sikorski
Matthew Jordan 2021 – Photo by Mark Sikorski

The Westporters’ win was keyed by offensive pressure from Watkins and Murilo Moreno, and stout defense by Smith, Jackson Hochhauser, Bruno Guiduli, Caleb Tobias and Ben Douglas. The entire team was needed once, when the Vikings had a free kick two yards from goal. Staples held firm, and cleared out of danger.

Tim Liakh - Photo by Mark Sikorski
Tim Liakh – Photo by Mark Sikorski

Staples remains unbeaten (3-0-2), with a key matchup ahead Tuesday at 4 p.m. at home against Wilton.

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