The Staples boys soccer team battles for their 13th state championship tomorrow.
Kickoff Sunday is 3:30 p.m. at Hartford’s Trinity Health Stadium, against archrival Greenwich. Click here for the livestream.
The Wreckers reached the “LL” (extra large schools) final with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night, over Hall-West Hartford at Newtown High.
John Walker is a freshman player, in the Staples program. He’s also a very talented photographer. The 9th grader was on the sidelines Tuesday, capturing everything from warmups to a sportsmanlike gesture at the end. Enjoy his photo gallery!
Goalkeeper Jack D’Amoreo warms up …
… and joins his teammates in the pre-game circle.
Adriano Carpi gets ready.
Brendan Allen outraces a defender …
… and (center) celebrates his goal.
Defender Gabe Hellmann moves upfield.
Reserves watch intently.
Adrian Rodriguez, in a rare moment without the ball.
After the final whistle, Ford Epstein consoles a Hall player. (All photos/John Walker)