Center back Ben Douglas (blue) goes up often on set pieces, for headers like this one–Photo Mark Sikorski
Center back Ben Douglas (blue) goes up often on set pieces, for headers like this one–Photo Mark Sikorski

WESTPORT–A goal 7:37 from the end of the game was the difference today. It was the lone score as Darien (now 5-2-1) defeated Staples (2-4-1) at Wakeman Field, 1-0.

Hunter Smith has been named a tri-captain of the 2022 team. He sports his arm band for the first time–Photo Mark Sikorski
Hunter Smith has been named a tri-captain of the 2022 team. He sports his arm band for the first time–Photo Mark Sikorski

The Wreckers played their style for most of the match. They generated a few solid scoring chances, while defenders Ben Douglas, Hunter Smith, Campbell Gerrard, Zach Beebe and Cole Lieberman, in front of a strong performance by keeper Nick Sikorski, kept the Wavers offside often.

Dylan Hoke is on the move–Photo Mark Sikorski
Dylan Hoke is on the move–Photo Mark Sikorski

Staples hosts Fairfield Warde at home on Friday. Kickoff is 4 p.m.

Avery Mueller takes it on the chin–Photo Mark Sikorski
Avery Mueller takes it on the chin–Photo Mark Sikorski

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