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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

WA Boys' Hockey warms up before their 1-0 loss to Central Catholic.

WA Boys’ Hockey falls 1-0 in a top-15 showdown

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 29, 2024

#8 seed WA Boys’ Hockey suffered a 1-0 loss on the road against #14 seed Central Catholic in a battle between two top-15 teams in Massachusetts on Saturday, Jan. 27, falling to a record of 10-2-1 on the season. From the opening faceoff, Central Catholic took matters into their own hands to...

Senior Vishal Rampur jumps above a Bedford defender to shoot a basket.

WA refuses to back down to Bedford in energy-filled 53-42 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Jan 28, 2024

WA Boys’ Basketball powered through Bedford in a dominant 53-42 victory at home on Friday, Jan 27, bringing their season record up to 7-5. Energy and endurance were on full display throughout the game from both teams, but drive and skill allowed WA to claim the victory. With the Ghosts’ poise...

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Numerous top five finishes in the state. Multiple WA records. DCL championships. A state title. With this long list of accomplishments, senior Jeremiah Small has been a key contributor to the Westford Academy Swim & Dive team throughout his high school career. Excited to continue this legacy, Small...

Bonica in the middle of his windup.

Nic Bonica commits to Bentley University for Baseball

Marika Kanayama, Staff Writer Jan 12, 2024

Senior Nic Bonica has loved baseball ever since he was four years old and has played the sport for WA since freshman year. Over the years, his commitment to the team and the hours of practice he has put in have helped him evolve as both a leader and an athlete. To Bonica, committing to Bentley University's...

Photos: WA Girls' Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Jan 7, 2024

The Girls' Varsity Basketball team suffered a narrow defeat 49-41 against Wayland High School at a home game on Friday, Jan. 5, bringing their team record 1-7. Although the teams traded baskets throughout all four quarters, Wayland managed to secure a victory by a slim margin, outscoring WA by a few...

Junior Vishal Rampur goes up for a two-pointer.

WA Boys’ Basketball triumphs over Billerica

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing/Broadcast Editor Dec 24, 2023

WA Boys' Basketball achieved their first victory of the season against Billerica on Friday, Dec. 22, with a final score of 58-40. Their season record is now 1-1. WA came out strong, with early back-to-back two-pointers from senior Rajit Talluri and junior Nate Pitts, who scored his first points of...

Sophomore Maddie Smith shoots a three pointer.

WA Girls’ Basketball falls to Billerica 49-27

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Billerica 49-27 at home on Friday, Dec. 22. With the loss, WA fell to 0-3 on the season. Right off the opening tip off, Billerica got off to an early start as they converted on their first three possessions of the game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and forcing Head Coach...

Junior Tony Khvesiuk uses a double leg takedown on his opponent, lifting him before slamming him back down to the mat.

WA Wrestling takes down Northeast Metro Tech with 41-36 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Dec 22, 2023

Westford Academy Wrestling remained firmly in the lead throughout their second meet of the season, beating out Northeast Metro Tech with a score of 41-36 and increasing their season score to 2-2 on Wednesday, Dec. 20. WA’s agility and aggressive takedowns were on full display in the match, but Northeast...

WA huddles up and gets ready to get back out on the court to finish off the game.

Girls’ Basketball gets shut down by Wachusett

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Dec 22, 2023

WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball suffered a loss against Wachusett on Tuesday, December 19. The game ended with a score of 62-18, making their record 0-2.   Wachusett came out firing right off the bat as they very quickly got in the lead, scoring 8 points in the beginning of the first quarter. Not...

WA Boys' Basketball huddle up before a game

WA Varsity Boys’ Basketball goes undefeated in scrimage

Andrew Fang, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2023

WA Boys' Varsity basketball started their 2023-2024 season with a successful scrimmage at home on Dec. 5, 2023. WA hosted three different towns, Groton-Dunstable, Tewksbury, and Lexington, winning against all three towns. First Game vs. Groton-Dunstable  The game started with fast ball movement...