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The WA Lacrosse team steps onto the field, ready to warm up for the upcoming game against Newton South.

Photos: Boys’ Lacrosse scores a 12-4 victory against Newton South

Deepa Gautam, Co-Managing Editor May 10, 2023

Boys' Varsity Lacrosse took a 12-4 win against Newton South at a home game on Thursday, May 4, increasing their season record to a 7-6 overall. After gaining an early 7-1 lead throughout the first two quarters, the team was able to keep up the energy and maintain their significant margin until the very...

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

Jack Zwirn, Opinions/Broadcast Editor May 4, 2023

The Boys' Varsity Baseball team won 2-0 over Concord-Carlisle on May 3rd, improving their record to 10-0. The undefeated team was led by senior Matt Morash's domination on the mound; mixing his fastball, changeup, slider, and curveball to finish with 11 strikeouts. WA's offense was able to consistently...

Head Coach Brandon Eang, WA Alumnus Matt Zegowitz and JV Head Coach Jeffrey Kucaj huddle with WA, offering encouragement before the start of the game.

Photos: Boys’ Volleyball loses 3-0 to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Managing Editor May 1, 2023

The Varsity Boys' Volleyball team lost 3-0 against Cambridge Rindge and Latin at a home game this Wednesday, April 26. The first two sets were a close match between the two teams, with persistent ties. However, by the end of the third set, Cambridge Rindge and Latin pulled ahead significantly, ultimately...

Audience members give a standing ovation to all performers of the night as they join hands to take a bow.

Photos and videos: Students reveal skills at WA Talent Show

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Mar 13, 2023

On Friday, March 10th, the Music Department held WA's first Talent Show in three years, putting a spotlight on student and teacher talent throughout the school. A photo gallery of the event and full video of each performance can be found below. To view the full playlist, click the playlist...

After Dracut takes back possession of the ball, Smith opens herself up for defense.

Girls’ basketball defeats Dracut in scrimmage

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Dec 21, 2022

The girls' basketball team won 55-49 in a scrimmage against Dracut High School last Thursday, Dec. 15. Although this game did not count as part of their regular season record, it served as a practice run for the upcoming DCL games. Next, they will face Weston High School in a DCL home game today, Dec....

Senior Owen Boden puts an opponent from Londonderry in a headlock seconds before time runs out.

Photos: Westford hosts wrestling invitational, goes 2-2

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Dec 13, 2022

The WA Wrestling Team hosted its first Varsity Invitational of the season with players from Beverly, Foxborough, Londonderry, St. John's Preparatory, and Weymouth. WA began the day with a 33-45 loss against Londonderry, but continued with a 48-30 victory over Foxborough and a 42-38 win against Weymouth....

A holiday elf welcomes visitors to the bazaar.

Photos: WA clubs play big role at 53rd Holiday Bazaar

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Dec 8, 2022

The 53rd Annual Holiday Bazaar took place on Dec. 3 at WA. The bazaar features vendors from all over New England who sell handcrafted jewelry, food, and holiday-themed decorations. In addition to vendors, clubs and organizations from WA also play a major part in the bazaar and contribute to the overall holiday...

Guests form a circle and begin to dance Garba, a type of traditional Indian dance originating from the state of Gujarat.

SASA makes history with first-ever Diwali celebration

Sachi Rasne and Deepa Gautam Dec 8, 2022

The WA cafeteria is nearly unrecognizable. Bright orange garlands wrap the staircase railings and hang from the ceiling. Multi-colored streamers spread across the ceiling and disco lights transform the cafeteria into a South Asian party. But, in the middle of the room, five glow-in-the-dark letters spell...

Seniors celebrate during the Spirit Rally, which is one of the highlights of the school year at WA.

Students show their pride in the spirit rally

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2022

The 2022 spirit rally took place on Friday, Oct. 28 and brought all the grades together to celebrate their school spirit. Students participated in scheduled events or cheered on the sidelines, making sure to wear their class color to support their grade.