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Staples Baseball Wins State Tourney Opener [Photos]
The last time the team won a state championship was in 2001.
After winning their third FCIAC title in four years, the Staples baseball team continued their winning in the opening round of the Class LL state tournament.
Staples beat Manchester 7-1 at home Tuesday and Jim Kopack pitched a complete game four-hitter. Brendan Bernstein hit a home run, but a tough test for the team begins at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday when Staples travel to Danbury for a rematch of the FCIAC title. Staples is ranked ninth, while Danbury is eighth.
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