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WA Ghostwriter

WA senior Kyle Doney evades an AB defenseman as he approaches the end zone.

Varsity Football bags end-of-season Thanksgiving win vs. AB

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Nov 25, 2021

WA Varsity Football won the annual AB-WA Thanksgiving Day game 38-21 on Thursday, Nov. 25. This marks the first time the seniors on the team have taken down AB. Lacking momentum from both the offense and defense at the beginning, the Ghosts started the game with a three-and-out followed by a quick...

Kate Edison competes in the freestyle in a WA Swim Team Meet

Team bonds usher success: Kate Edison swims to Connecticut College

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 24, 2021

Fully clothed coaches and sopping wet swimmers jumped into a pool to celebrate their final swimmer’s winning lap. But, no one saw the sleepover she had to miss the previous night to practice for the meet.  Such community has enriched Kate Edison’s high school experience despite the rigor of competitive...

A swimmer warms up in-between races.

WA Swim and Dive moves to a new location for practices and meets

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 23, 2021

The Westford Academy Swim and Dive team will move their practices and meets this season from UMass Lowell to Westfit and The Beede Center after UMass Lowell drained their pool to save money after the pandemic. WA Swim and Dive will use Westfit for practices and use The Beede Center in Concord for home...

Chiappetta signs his committ for Bryant University.

AJ Chiappetta commits to Bryant University

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Nov 15, 2021

Bryant University is known for their business schools and marketing classes but AJ Chiappetta sees an opening for his sport, cross country. Starting on a basketball court running to get the ball, AJ Chiappetta began conditioning himself to prepare for each game. Running is the ideal way to condition...

WA's Varsity Football team dances to celebrate its victory

WA Varsity Football delivers 24-14 victory against Lowell

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 14, 2021

Westford Academy defeated Lowell 24-14 on Friday Nov. 14 at Trustees Field to advance to a 7-3 record on the season. WA dominated all aspects of the game from start to finish, including three touchdowns and a strong defense.  WA secured a significant lead from the start: after just three minutes...

Senior Isabel Doherty chases after a soccer ball during a game.

Isabel Doherty continues her passion at Catholic University

Melanie Duronio, Co-Managing Editor Nov 3, 2021

Ever since six-year-old Isabel Doherty saw a player in a bright red jersey running to score a goal for the first time, she knew that she wanted to play on a soccer team. Now, after four years spent with the WA Girls' Soccer Team, Doherty has gained a family of like-minded individuals, and she looks to...

Senior Cole Kirby putts the ball.

WA golf team dominates opponents all season long

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Nov 3, 2021

The Westford Academy golf team had an extremely successful season, finishing with an impressive 8-2 record, making it to states for the first time in six years, and ending the year as DCL champions.  To cap off their historic season, WA won the DCL championships, led by junior Molly Smith (66), senior...

Westford Academy gets ready for the rainy game against Lowell.

WA Boys’ Soccer defeats Lowell

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2021

Westford Academy's Boy's Varsity Soccer took home a 5-1 win after a tight game against Lowell on Saturday, October 30, at Crawley Stadium. The drizzle at 10 a.m. created a very cold morning, but both teams fought through. Westford set up their starting line to push a strong initial offense. Within...

WAGS locks in on the defensive end in their 2-1 loss to Concord-Carlisle.

WAGS loses to Concord Carlisle in the DCL Playoffs

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 31, 2021

Westford Academy Girls Soccer fell short to Concord Carlisle 2-1 on Friday, Oct. 29 in a pivotal DCL playoff game. This loss knocked WA out of DCL Championship contention, but their season will continue in the state tournament thanks to having a record above .500 on the season. From the opening...

Senior Carly Davey charges down the court, controlling the ball.

Davey commits to Bowdoin for basketball

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor Oct 30, 2021

Senior Carly Davey has verbally committed to Bowdoin College in Maine to play basketball. "[Bowdoin] is an incredible college. [...] It's on the water in Maine and the basketball there is arguably the best Division III women's basketball in the country," Davey said. "They've been in the national championship...

WA Girls Varsity Soccer team poses for a picture after their game against Newton South.

Girls Soccer team has a bond unlike any other at WA

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Oct 28, 2021

WA Girls Soccer (WAGS) is known for its team's imperishable kinship. From the countless memories at spags (spaghetti dinner parties) to bus rides filled with laughter, the team acts as a second family for all the girls. This sense of unity among the girls has led to the season’s ongoing success...

Boys soccer huddles up to prepare to face Billerica.

Westford Academy Boys’ Soccer faces loss to Billerica

Rohun Voruganti, Co-Sports Editor Oct 28, 2021

Westford Academy's Boys' Soccer endured a tough 2-0 loss against the Billerica Indians on Saturday, Oct. 23 on Trustees Field. The brisk air of an 11 a.m. game can knock anyone off their feet alone, but that wasn't the only thing that hurt the Ghosts on Saturday. With five starters benched due to...