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State Champions: 1975, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2023 FCIAC Champions: 1967, 1975, 1997, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2023
Joined August 2012
2025 Staples Football Schedule:. The Wreckers are excited to take on some of the top programs in the state of Connecticut. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Staples Football welcomes new Head Coach, Adam Behrends! Coach Behrends most recently served as the QB Coach at IMG Academy #GoWreckers #cthsfb @CoachBehrends
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Welcome Coach Broschardt!.Coach comes to Staples from Trinity Catholic where he served as the head coach. Coach also worked at Pace University and Union College coaching WR. Coach will serve as our WR Coach and coordinate our offense! @CoachBroschardt.#RollWreckers #cthsfb
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Perhaps the most iconic play in Staples Football history. Max Maurillo denies West Haven's 2 PT attempt to win the State Championship 21-20. The Wreckers end the year ranked #1 for first time since 1975. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb .@SPBowley @PetePaguaga @DaveRuden @DevellisJustin
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Josh Dobbs after coaching our Future Wreckers tonight! Thanks for coming by @josh_dobbs1 and Go Wreckers!! #cthsfb
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Staples Athletics has had a banner year. State Champions:.Football.Lacrosse.Field Hockey . State Championship Appearance:.Boys Basketball.Baseball.Tennis. FCIAC Champions:.Football.Golf. Westport is TITLE TOWN!!. GO WRECKERS!! @StaplesAD @DaveRuden @GameTimeCT.
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With Staples leading 13-9 in the 4th Quarter, Sam Petrosino makes the extraordinary effort play to track down the runner and save a TD. Wreckers held Prep to a FG and won the game 13-12. Legendary effort in a legendary game. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb @danorlovsky7 @PetePaguaga
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Thank You to all who made the 2022 season so special. The Wreckers finished at 9-2, made the Playoffs for first time since 2015, and hosted a Playoff game for first time since 2012. The 2022 team will always be remembered as the team who brought Wrecker Football back. #cthsfb
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Congratulations to Charley Leahy who has committed to UCONN to play D1 football. Leahy finished his career with 37 TFLs and 8.5 Sacks. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Proud of our players, parents and coaches who spent their weekend helping us donate and install our weight room equipment at Bridgeport Central as we prepare for our fitness center upgrade! .Go Hilltoppers and Go Wreckers!! #cthsfb @GameTimeCT @DaveRuden
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In yesterday's Semifinal win, Caleb Smith became Staples Football's All-Time Passing Yard Leader (5,054 Yards). Caleb connected with his brother Nathan Smith on a 57-yard reception that broke the record. GO WRECKERS!!.#cthsfb @PetePaguaga @SPBowley @DaveRuden @EricsonSports
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Congratulations to Nick Armentano ‘22 on his commitment to play WR at Syracuse University!! . GO ORANGE!! .GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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The fitness center is complete!.Thank you to everyone who helped make our dream weight room a reality!.#cthsfb #RollWreckers #ThunderDome
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What A Difference a Year Makes. Wreckers 13.Prep 12. On to the State Semifinals @ Staples Stadium, Paul Lane Field on Sunday at 12:30 PM. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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@danorlovsky7 drills the crossbar to beat Caleb Smith and send the kids home at today’s Monday Night Lights!! @ESPNNFL @espn . GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Congratulations Jake Thaw on being named an FCIAC Exemplary Scholar-Athlete!! @jthaw3.
Here are the FCIAC's Exemplary Scholar-Athletes for the fall season!
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WR James Hillhouse makes his commitment to Wake Forest Football official! .A tremendous football player but an even better person, leader and role model. We have been so fortunate to witness his growth and development. Go Deacs!! GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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FCIAC Head Coach of the Year: Adam Behrends.FCIAC Assistant Coach of the Year: Matty Jacowleff .GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.
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Congratulations to Senior Henry Beck on his acceptance to West Point where he will further his education and commit to defending our country!.An elite player, leader, teammate, student and person. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 .GO WRECKERS!!.#cthsfb #RollWreckers
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We are proud of our student-athletes’ commitments this past week:. Tanner Chlupsa - Boston College .Alex Fiala - Fordham University.James Horton - UMASS.Sam Petrosino - Trinity College.Caleb Smith - UCONN.Zach Zhang - Wagner College . GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.
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Tyler Clark's Historic Season:.80 Receptions (#1 in State, #18 in CT Football History).1,256 Receiving Yards (#1 in State, #4 FCIAC History).11 Receiving TD.#cthsfb #PlayerOfTheYear @GameTimeCT @SPBowley @PetePaguaga @DaveRuden @jeffjacobs123 @BCgenius @DevellisJustin
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2023 Staples Football Schedule:. See you @ Staples Stadium in 213 days!!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 . A special thank you to our DC Coach Philpott, who served 20 years as a CH-46 pilot in the USMC, retiring as Lt. Colonel in 1993. We are blessed to have his selfless mentorship daily. Thank you for your service, Coach! Oorah!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Staples Football Legend - up there in fine company with some of the greatest to ever wear the S!!. The Wreckers' first Player of the Year since Matt Kelly's Coca-Cola POY in 2009. Thanks to @WalterCampFF for an awesome day!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.
Grateful to be a part of the 2023 Walter Camp Team of the Year, named the Walter Camp CT Player of the Year, and the All State First Team! @StaplesFootbal1 @CoachBehrends
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Our thoughts and condolences are with the DiRocco family and Wilton Football. So sorry for your loss.
The Wilton High School football family extends it’s deepest sympathy and ongoing support to the DiRocco family during this incredibly difficult time. We love you George. Once a Warrior always a Warrior.
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Congratulations to Cole Brockwell on signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at University of Rhode Island! #cthsfb
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The Wreckers will honor the legacy of Coach Paul Lane this season by wearing PL decals on the back of our helmet. #cthsfb
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WHAT. A. GAME. Tied 20-20, 17 seconds left, Charlie Howard with the game winning 73 yard pick-six to win it for the Wreckers!!.Unforgettable moment. Unforgettable night. Great call by the guys at @wwptwestport .GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Congratulations to Caleb Smith on being named NH Register @GameTimeCT Player of the Year!!. Smith finished his career with the Program's most All-Time Passing Yards, 3rd All-Time Rushing Yards, and 2nd All-Time Total Touchdowns. And a State Championship!!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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The Staples Wreckers are going to the State Championship. Wreckers 41.Blue Knights 0. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb. 📸 by Arnold Gold
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A very special congratulations to our 2021 Staples Football Captains:.Tanner Connors.Jack Edwards.Ryan Thompson.Benji Titlebaum. GO WRECKERS!!.#cthsfb #RollWreckers
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Caleb Smith ‘24 and James Horton ‘23 after today’s UMASS vs UCONN game. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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WELCOME TO THE WRECKERS COACH GREENE!!. After spending 9 years as the head coach for the Stamford Black Knights, Coach Greene joins the Staples coaching staff to coach the RBs and CBs. Welcome aboard!!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Welcome to Staples Coach Groth @Ed_Groth, the newest member of our Wrecker Family!! Coach Groth will be the Special Teams Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach!.#RollWreckers #cthsfb
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When the Wreckers take the field, they’ll be doing so for every member of the program who has helped rebuild Staples football. “It’s been built by everybody from the past who didn’t get to do this,” Max Maurillo said. “We get to show that Staples is back.”. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.
Staples Routs Southington To Earn First State Final Berth In 12 Years #cthsfb
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Congratulations to Jake Thaw (2019 Captain) on his National Championship victory with the Michigan Wolverines!!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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In preparation for tonight's National Championship, read an article from @michigandaily on Jake Thaw (2019 Captain), Michigan Punt Returner. GO WRECKERS!! GO BLUE!! #cthsfb.
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Rest In Peace Coach Garret. Thank you for your commitment to serving our student athletes and molding them into fine young men. Your infectious energy and joy for life will be carried on throughout this program. Thank you for everything.
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Ric Flair checking in with a message to the Wreckers…WOO!!. GO WRECKERS!!.@gametimect @DaveRuden . #cthsfb
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Great article by @WestportJournal on Caleb Smith being named MaxPreps POY!! . GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb @MaxPreps .
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Congratulations to our NH Register All-State Honorees!! . CT Player of the Year: Caleb Smith.1st Team Offense: Caleb Smith and Tanner Chlupsa.1st Team Defense: Sam Petrosino.2nd Team Offense: Eddie Van Der Merwe.2nd Team Defense: Max Maurillo.Coach of Year: Adam Behrends.
Introducing the complete lineups (1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team and Honorable Mentions) for the 91st New Haven Register All-State Football Team presented by GameTimeCT #cthsfb .
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National Signing Day - Congratulations Jake Thaw @jthaw3 Pat Ciquera A.J. Konstanty @aj_kon87 Jake Rizy @JacobRizy and Ben Howard #GoWreckers #NWO #cthsfb
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Congratulations to Coach Behrends on being named FCIAC Coach of the Year!.Coach lead the Wreckers to a 9-2 season and back into the playoffs! .9 wins are most since 2012. Wreckers made the playoffs for 1st time since 2015 and hosted playoff game for 1st time in 10 years. #cthsfb
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We are proud to announce Coach Matty Jacowleff ‘15 as the Head Football Coach of the Staples Wreckers. We look forward to upholding the proud tradition of Staples Wreckers Football. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Staples Wreckers vs Ridgefield Tigers @ Norwalk HS 6 p.m. WAKE UP ITS GAMEDAY!!.#nWo #YouFeelIt #MakeFootballFunAgain #cmonson #cthsfb
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Congratulations to James Hillhouse on being named to the CHSCA All-State First Team!!.GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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We will honor the life of Mike Sansur, a beloved Tech Ed teacher at SHS for 18 years, who tragically lost his life last weekend. Mr. Sansur was dedicated to his students and committed to improving their lives in and out of the classroom. #cthsfb
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Great seeing some familiar faces crushing it at the collegiate level!.James Hillhouse ‘23 at Wake Forest, Nick Armentano ‘22 at Syracuse and Jake Thaw ‘20 at Michigan University all doing their thing!!. Good luck this year boys!!. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Thank you Vikings’ KJ Osborn and Seahawks’ Tyler Mabry for joining our WRs Meeting today and sharing your story!.“Be where your feet are!”.“Don’t let your circumstances change you.” .We look forward to watching you guys on Sundays! #RollWreckers #cthsfb.@KJ_Osborn @TylerMabry_1
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Congratulations to our 2020 Captains:.Henry Beck, Owen Clarke, Sean Clarke and Sam Milberg!!.#RollWreckers.
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Introducing the 2024 Staples Football Captains:. Davis Crandall.Kody Goldman.Charley Leahy.Nathan Smith.Eddie Van Der Merwe. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Caleb Smith finished his Junior Season 180/277 (65%) for 3,025 Passing Yards (#1 in State), 27 Passing TD, 797 Rushing Yards, 18 Rushing TD. His 3,025 Passing Yards are the most in a Single Season in Staples Football History. #cthsfb @SPBowley @PetePaguaga @DaveRuden
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MEET THE COACHES:.Coach Philpott returns to Staples as DC after 9 years and 4 state titles at Daniel Hand HS. Coach previously coached the Wreckers to an FCIAC championship in 1997. Welcome back Coach Philpott!.#RollWreckers #cthsfb
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Thank you to the Wrecker Family for all the support this season. Biggest home field advantage in the state. Come out Tuesday Night for our HOME PLAYOFF QUARTERFINAL vs Fairfield Prep. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.@GameTimeCT @DaveRuden @SPBowley @PetePaguaga
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If our math is correct - . The winner of Thanksgiving Day Rivalry vs @GreenwichFB will be the 2023 FCIAC Champion! . This is the 4th time the Turkey Bowl will be the FCIAC Championship and 1st since 2012! . GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb .@MetalNED @SPBowley @DaveRuden @DevellisJustin
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Top 28:. Sam Petrosino.Caleb Smith. First Team All-State:. Tanner Chlupsa.Charley Leahy.Max Maurillo.Andrew Rossman. GO WRECKERS!!.
The 2023 CHSCA All-State Football Teams have been announced #cthsfb
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Relive the final drive and successful 2 PT conversion that gave the Wreckers the lead for good. Legendary moments in a legendary game. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Staples '16 graduate Ben Thaw named NESCAC Defensive Player of the week.
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⏰⏰⏰. 37 days until the Wreckers launch their Championship Defense at home on Paul Lane Field at Staples Stadium. The Wreckers are 71-18 in Staples Stadium in the last 20 years. See you on September 13th as the Wreckers take on the Hamden Dragons. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Take a peak inside our new fitness center! Staples Athletics has already been hard at work in the weight room as we prepare for upcoming seasons! Looking forward to watching many of our football players suit up for Lacrosse and Rugby as their seasons get going next month! #cthsfb
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Trinity picked up a winner. Sam Petrosino will set the tone and build on @TrinCollFB's tradition of toughness. Excited to see what you accomplish at the next level. Thank you for everything you did for Staples Football. GO WRECKERS!!.
Trinity Football 2028. Welcome to The Coop.✍️: Sam Petrosino.🏈: Safety.🏫: Staples | Connecticut.📹: #trincoll #rollbants
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Congratulations to Andrew Goldberg @aegoldberg422 and Jake Rizy @JacobRizy who join Ben Howard and Jake Thaw @jthaw3 as Captains for the 2019 season. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Tyler Clark continues his incredible season with 12 catches (Single Game School Record) for 208 Yards and 2 TD. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb .@GameTimeCT @DaveRuden @SPBowley @PetePaguaga @double5 @DevellisJustin @CsaundersTalent @BCgenius
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Participate in the Staples Wreckers Football Fundraiser. Over 50 items valued at nearly $45K, including golf with @danorlovsky7. All donations are tax-deductible. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000. Visit .GO WRECKERS!!.#cthsfb
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Jake Thaw @StaplesFootbal1 the @News12CT @NuvanceHealth @NorwalkHospital Scholar Athlete of the Week. @DevellisJustin .
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Tyler Clark gave the Veterans Day Address today at Westport Town Hall in front of a huge crowd of our community’s Veterans. Happy Veterans Day to all and especially our DC Coach Philpott who serves as a constant reminder of Sacrifice, Honor and Duty. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Will Holleman registered his 5th INT on the season and scored the game winning TD with 1:06 remaining! .A heroic performance that adds Holleman to the list of Staples Football Legends who've made game winning plays in the Staples Greenwich Rivalry. #cthsfb @GameTimeCT @DaveRuden
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On a night honoring the history of Staples Football, Anthony Armentano set a NEW record with 2 Kick Return TD's in a single game of 91 and 83 yards. The Wreckers take down the Eagles 35-18. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb @GameTimeCT @DaveRuden .@SPBowley @PetePaguaga @DevellisJustin
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A special thank you to one of our athletic trainers Tyler Owen as he completes his last day as a Wrecker!.We appreciate everything that he did for our student-athletes. His genuine care, support and humor will be missed at Staples. @JLHSAthletics is lucky!!.GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Just a few more days until we are back in front of the best fans in the State!! .7 PM Friday night can not come soon enough. See you in Staples Stadium!! . GO WRECKERS!!. #cthsfb
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The last thing every member of the team saw before walking out on the field this year. Find the Point. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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The Wreckers advance to the State Playoffs for the first time since 2015 after a gritty win against Ridgefield!!.GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb.
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In Saturday’s game, Caleb Smith passed 2023 Staples Football Hall of Fame Inductee DJ Stefkovich for 3rd most Passing Yards in a career. Caleb now has 3,978 and is behind Lance Lonergan with 4,715 and Jack Massie with 5,014. GO WRECKERS!! #cthsfb
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Tyler Clark steps up in the biggest of moments once again. Tyler had 7 catches for 118 yards 1 TD and a massive kick return to set the Wreckers up on the game winning drive. A legendary performance from a legendary player. #cthsfb @GameTimeCT @SPBowley @DaveRuden @DanGardella
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Welcome Coach Macari!.Coach Kevin Macari is a 2011 graduate of New Canaan HS where he was an All-State record breaking WR. In college, Coach played at Delaware and Georgetown. He will be assisting with WR this year as well as with our freshman football team! #cthsfb #RollWreckers
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