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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Bergeron smiles for the camera during a track meet.

Bergeron to soar as a Cardinal

James Farley, Editor-in-Chief Oct 10, 2023

Everyone is going to want to remember the name Paul Bergeron. Since his freshman year, he has taken WA, and the Dual County League (DCL), by storm in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. His accolades are bountiful, stretching from being an individual Massachusetts state...

WA huddles during a timeout discussing gameplay.

WA Girls’ Volleyball wins in a three-set match against Bedford

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 8, 2023

WA Girls’ Volleyball brought home their second win of the season 3-0 away against Bedford on Friday, October 6th.  Right out of the gate, WA started out strong with accurate passes, flawless sets, and powerful hits. Front row players including sophomores Kaitlyn Pepin and Norah Schweitzer, along...

Khamitkar will run indoor and outdoor track and field at Williams College next fall.

Khamitkar sprints to Williams College

Victoria Farley, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2023

Having the opportunity to play a sport in college is an amazing experience for any athlete. One must be incredibly hardworking and put in strong efforts to reach their goals. This is the case for WA Track and Field senior captain Devesh Khamitkar who recently committed to Williams College to run both...

WA huddles up before the start of the first set.

Photos: Varsity Girls’ Volleyball defeated by Wayland 3-2

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Sep 28, 2023

WA’s Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team lost to Wayland 3-2 in their fifth game of the season on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Although WA suffered a loss in the first set, the teams alternated wins with persistent ties in all five sets until Wayland won the fifth set. Their next game is away in Weston on Friday,...

Morris blocks a Belmont player, forcing her to pass to her teammate.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer defeated in home game against Belmont

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Sep 18, 2023

WA's Varsity Girls' Soccer lost 2-1 in their game on Thursday, Sep. 14 to Belmont High School. They led 1-0 early on in the game, but lost their lead after Belmont scored two goals only minutes apart. After half-time, neither team was able to score again, ending the game 2-1. Their next game will be...

Sophomore Jack Donovan drives his ball down the fairway.

Westford Academy Golf dominates Bedford 55-16

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

The WA Varsity Golf team took the win over Bedford on Thursday, Sep. 7 in a home match at Nabnasset Lake Country Club. With a 55-16 sweep against their opponent, WA increases the team's record to 3-1 overall. In the past couple of years, Westford Academy has become a dominant team in the Dual County...

WA wins their home opener 2-0, then shakes hands with the Waltham players.

WA Field Hockey has their eyes set on a competitive season

Katie McDermott, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a 12-4-2 record last year, the 2023 field hockey team is ready to take on the season. Led by Coach Cheri Fisher and senior captains Katie Carroll, Autumn Humphrey and Ally Lombardo, the team is hoping to make it as far as they can in the Dual County League (DCL). This is going to be an eventful...