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The team groups up during halftime

WA Boys’ Soccer loses against Lincoln Sudbury 1-0

Jonathan Li, Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2025

The Westford Academy Boys' Soccer team lost 1-0 against Lincoln-Sudbury High School (LS) in a close senior night game, making their season record 2-9-6. The game took place at WA on the Trustees Field...

The team gathers for a group photo.

WA Unified Basketball loses to Newton South 52-36

Ava Kinney, Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2025

Westford Academy Unified Basketball faced a tough loss against Newton South High School at home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with a final score of 52-36. This game brings the team's season record to 0-4. On...

Junior Sydney Nussbum races an AB player to the ball.

Girls’ Soccer beats Acton-Boxborough for the first time since 2019

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor
Oct 1, 2025

WA Girls' Soccer emerged victorious on Monday, Sept. 29 after a home game that broke their five-year-long losing streak against Acton-Boxborough (AB) with a thrilling 3-1 victory, bringing their season...

Markesich punts the ball back to center field after making a save against Tewksbury Memorial High School.

Markesich punts a soccer commit to SUNY Cortland

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor
Sep 26, 2025

A sport that was once about following in her siblings' footsteps has now turned into so much more for senior Paige Markesich. When Markesich stepped onto the soccer field for the first time at four years...

Wedlake poses for a photo on the Westford Academy track.

Wedlake races to Umass Amherst as a newly committed D1 athlete

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
Sep 26, 2025

Senior Emily Wedlake has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether it’s pounding out early morning miles or pushing through the final stretch of a grueling race, Wedlake has built her high...

Cotter and a Billerica player have their eyes on the ball as it whizzes close to them.

WA Boys’ Soccer stomps out Billerica in nail-biting 2-0 match

Srivas Arun, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 22, 2025

WA Boys’ Soccer emerged as the winners of their home match against Billerica Memorial High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, stomping out their opponents in a late 2-0 win and leveling their season record...

WA Girls' Volleyball talks strategy on the sidelines during a timeout.

WA Girls’ Volleyball sets up for an undefeated season, crushing Waltham 3-0

Kate Kelly, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 17, 2025

Continuing to dominate their season, WA Girls’ Volleyball defeated Waltham High School on Monday, Sept. 15 in a 3-0 match. The away game established a 5-0 season record for the team and solidified their...

As co-MVP of the Dual County League Large School division, Pepin smiles next to the Dual County League banner depicting WA as the 2025 champions.

From fast breaks to new beginnings: Pepin to attend WPI next fall

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 15, 2025

You're standing at the free-throw line and your team is two points down with only a few seconds left on the clock. The only sound you can hear is the beating of your own heart, a sharp contrast to the...

Senior Dava McClelland faces off against the opposing goalie, ready to take her shot.

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Tewksbury Memorial with 5-1 victory

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 13, 2025

With perfectly timed goals and a polished offensive strategy, WA Girls' Soccer was able to pull off a fierce win against Tewksbury Memorial High School with a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Sep. 11, increasing...

WA amidst their third set.

WA Girls’ Volleyball continues their winning streak in tight 25-18 match against Boston Latin

Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor
Sep 12, 2025

WA Girls' Volleyball beat Boston Latin School (BLS) in a nail-biting 3-1 game on Wednesday, Sep. 10. The match brought WA to a season record of 4-0, allowing them to continue their winning streak. The...

Hennessy wears her New Balance gear as she runs around the track.

Hennessy hits the ground running with New Balance NIL deal

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 12, 2025

For many, running is simply a New Year's resolution that never comes to fruition. But for senior Abby Hennessy, her life revolves around it. After winning countless state titles and being named a captain...

Captains Lia Arevalo, Khloe Felicani, and Lauren Flaherty posed by the track after the first win of the season.

WA Field Hockey raises their sticks for first win of the season

Misha Singhal, Co-Reviews and Opinions Editor
Sep 6, 2025

WA Girls' Varsity Field Hockey earned their first win of the season in a competitive 1-0 match against Leominster High School on Thursday, Sep. 4. This victory followed a tough 7-0 loss against Nashoba...

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