James Hillhouse runs with the ball as the Wreckers improved to 5-1 with Saturday’s victory over Stamford. / Photo by Chris Greer

By Andy Hutchison

STAMFORD — A stalwart defense and high-flying offense led by junior quarterback Caleb Smith, who threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, led the Staples football team to a 42-7 victory at Stamford on Saturday afternoon. 

The Wreckers improved to 5-1 this fall.

Senior receivers Tyler Clark and James Hillhouse had big days with multiple receptions and each catching a TD pass.

Tyler Clark makes a catch during Staples football team’s win at Stamford on Saturday. / Photo by Chris Greer

Junior running back Alex Fiala had a rushing score. Senior Mike Nealon had a TD reception on the opening drive of the game.

Nealon led a very stingy defense that kept Stamford’s offense off balance all game.

Andy Hutchison has been covering school sports — including Staples athletics — as well as news and feature stories in Fairfield County, since the 1990s. Learn more about us here.

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