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Cullen fires a pitch as junior Justin Davighi prepares to make a play at first base.

WA Baseball stays undefeated with a 7-0 win over Newton South

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2023

WA Baseball continued their dominant start to the season with a 7-0 win over Newton South on Monday, May 8, advancing to a record of 12-0. Built around one of the best pitching staffs in the state, including senior Matt Morash, junior Jake Cullen, and junior Nic Bonica, who combine for a record of...

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...

DeSisto running the 1 mile during the indoor season.

DeSisto sprints his way to Phillips Exeter

Katie McDermott, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor May 2, 2023

Running across the track, passing his opponents, and crossing the finishing line is something senior Austin DeSisto has gotten used to over the past ten years. Now, after his time at WA, he has chosen to continue his running career next year at Phillips Exeter Academy.  At the age of eight years...

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...

Burns signing her commitment to Merrimack College.

Burns swims her way to Merrimack College

Sophia Mulgrew, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2023

Being able to take part in a college sport is a dream most athletes strive to achieve, and now, senior Mia Burns has achieved this goal as she will be swimming at Merrimack College. After years of hard work and dedication in high school, Burns also plans on majoring in human development services for...

Luke Fremault during a Lacrosse game

Luke Fremault commits to St. Michael’s for lacrosse

Fares Osman, Opinions & Reviews Editor Apr 15, 2023

Ever since he was young, senior Luke Fremault has always had a love for sports, trying out different things to see what he was fit for. But it was not until third grade that Fremault truly became interested in lacrosse. Many games and practices later throughout his elementary and middle school days...

Dominici smiles for her senior picture.

Dominici to make a splash at Swarthmore

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Apr 13, 2023

Playing a sport in college is an unforgettable experience for the athletes who are lucky enough and work hard enough to reach that level. It is a privilege that athletes must work towards throughout their entire childhood, and make sacrifices day in and day in an effort to achieve their goals. This March,...

Strzegowski heads to Keene State to play softball and major in exercise science

Strzegowski hits a home run on her way to Keene State

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2023

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

Clark at Assumption University.

Senior Mia Clark slides into Assumption University for softball

Ella DiRuggiero, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2023

Playing sports in college is a very memorable and exciting experience. Many college athletes spend lots of their childhood training and working hard so they are able to pursue their sport in college. A WA senior, Mia Clark, has played softball since she was nine years old and is finally living out her...

Haggan eludes defenders as he navigates through the defense.

Haggan to burst onto the scene at Bentley

James McDermott, Sports Editor Apr 2, 2023

It is rare to see any eighth grader begin football for the sole purpose of playing at college. With less than a 7% chance of accomplishing that goal, it is a feat most athletes do not even attempt. However, for a select few, as they progress through their high school career, the possibility of playing...