Staples Boys Soccer Beats Bassick, 4-1, In Regular Season Finale

Playing without their starters, the Staples' boy soccer team closed out the regular season Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Bassick in Bridgeport.

Court Lake knocked in a rebound of Lorez Esposito's shot to get the Wreckers on the board 17 minutes into the contest.

Staples settled for only a 1-0 lead at the half but erupted for three goals after intermission. Two minutes into the second half, Greg Gudis scored on a blast after gaining possession near midfield.

In the final five minutes, Harry Birch and Max Hoberman tallied for the Wreckers around Bassick's lone goal, which was scored by Nick Whyte.

Staples finished the regular season 13-2-1 after starting the year 1-2-0. It will take a 13-game unbeaten streak (12-0-1) into the FCIAC playoffs.

Coach Dan Woog rested his starters for Friday's playoff opener. Staples, which is seeking its 27th FCIAC championship, will host No. 7 Trumbull at 3 p.m.

Trumbull (7-4-4) actually was one of the two teams to beat the Wreckers during the regular season, though it came early in the year.

Staples fell to the Golden Eagles, 3-1, on September 16 in its second game of the season. The Wreckers were then blanked by Bridgeport Central, 1-0,  four days later, but haven't lost since.

Trumbull clinched a playoff spot with a scoreless tie against Darien on Wednesday.

In the other quarterfinal matchups, No. 1 Norwalk takes on No. 8 New Canaan, No. 3 Greenwich hosts No. 6 Wilton and No. 4 Fairfield Warde entertains No. 5 Ridgefield.

If the Wreckers advance, they will meet Greenwich or Wilton in the semifinals Monday at Fairfield Ludlowe.  The finals are set for next Wednesday at Norwalk at 7 p.m..