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The softball team poses for a picture.

Softball takes a victory over Lincoln Sudbury

Katie Hall, Staff Writer Jun 7, 2022

 The WA Varsity Softball Team had their first DCL game and won 5-0 against Lincoln Sudbury on Tuesday, May 24. This allowed them to move on in the DCLs. The team ended their season with 13 wins and 2 losses as well as the title of DCL Champions and DCL Cup Champions.

Junior Lillian Proulx waits for the next pitch to be thrown

Photos: WA Girls Softball defeats Bedford 2-1 to win DCL Cup

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Jun 2, 2022

The WA Girls' Softball team won their DCL Cup Championship on Friday, May 27th at home, beating Bedford by a final score of 2-1. They had 14 wins and only two losses throughout the whole season. They are one of the top teams in the state, and they will next move to the MIAA State Tournament next week....

Senior Manasvi Iyengar (left) and sophomore Sreya Binu (right) work at the check-in booth in the senior lobby for Chaat Masala.

Human Rights Club debuts first ever Chaat Masala

Pravar Mukkala and Sophia Keang May 16, 2022

Thumping Bollywood music sounds through the cafeteria as every object in the room vibrates to the synths. Students jump and dance to the music, singing the lyrics. In a corner, people stand in long lines at the henna and vendor tables, excited to get mehndi designs on their hands. This is the kind...

WAMB drumline bonding before the parade.

Kiwanis Apple Blossom Parade heralds the summer

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor May 16, 2022

For the first time in two years, the Westford Kiwanis Apple Blossom Festival Parade was held on the unprecedentedly hot day of May 14, with many community members, floats, and the nominees for Apple Blossom Queen taking part in a walk from the Westford town common to Abbot Elementary School. Senior Ragini...

An Apples to Apples game sparks discussion amongst several of its players.

Band hosts game night before first of three competition rehearsals

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session. The night was full of Uno, Apples to Apples, Jenga, video games, and so much laughter.

Senior captain Carly Davey dashes past her Bishop-Feehan defender to get the ball closer to her WA teammates.

Girls’ basketball season ends after loss against Bishop-Feehan

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

In the Bishop-Feehan High School gymnasium on Tues., March 8, the WA Girls' Basketball team put up an enormous fight, but ultimately, fell short; the Westford Academy team lost 42-51 against Bishop-Feehan, closing both the WA Girls' Basketball season and their time competing within the State-level tournament. From...

Senior captain Will Bramanti looks to make pass to get past Newton North junior Will Davis.

Boys basketball loses to Newton North in state tournament

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Mar 12, 2022

In the second round of the MIAA state tournament on March 9, the WA Boys Basketball team fell to Newton North, 44-43. With a record of 17-5 on the season, the DCL Championship title, and a win over St. John's Prep in the first round of the state tournament, the team's loss against No. 2 seed Newton concludes...

WA Girls' Basketball stands in a line for the National Anthem.

Girls’ basketball wins against Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2022

The Westford Academy girls' basketball team played against Lincoln Sudbury on Wednesday, February 16th. WA took the win with a score of 40-30 after a long game. Westford is playing Concord Carlisle in the DCL final Friday night at 6:00 pm, at Westford Academy.

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Kristen Su, Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 3, 2022

Marked by reliable offensive shots and strong defense, Westford Academy Boys Basketball took down the Waltham Hawks in a 70-40 home win on Feb. 1.  Off the opening tip, Waltham landed the first two points, but WA quickly followed-up with layups from seniors Rohun Voruganti and Jake Aylward. Waltham...

Davey goes up against Freshman Bleu Kerr, attempting to get around her.

Girls’ basketball takes the win against Boston Latin

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2021

WA's Girls' Basketball team went up against Boston Latin on December 21, 2021, in Westford Academy's main gym at 7:00 p.m.. WA took the win with a final score of 68-46 and now the team holds a record of 3-0 for the 2021-22 season. The team's next game is Monday, December 27 at Central Catholic High School...

Davey fends off AB's Patrick while dribbling down the court.

Girls’ basketball defeats AB in first game back

Kristen Su, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2021

Girls' basketball defeated rival Acton-Boxborough 66-27 on Dec. 14, marking their first game in two years. They start their season with a 1-0 record. The team's next game is home against Boston Latin on Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m.