As skiers cross the finish line, icy air burns their lungs, and they can hear the sound of their coaches and teammates cheering them on. The snow under their boots crunches, and they can taste the cold air as they try to catch their breath and look up at the clock to see their time. This was the experience...

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 on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The first half of the game kicked off with the possession of the ball going...

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 the court, the game featured three players and two partners per team. Players handled shooting and...

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 record to 6-1. Within the first few minutes of the match, it was apparent that neither team was...

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 old, she never dreamed it would lead to her playing Division III for the State University of New...

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 school career on determination and discipline. Now, her hard work has paid off, and Wedlake has committed...

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 to 2-2-1 after a tense 80 minutes of gameplay. The fiery game began with a charged first half marked...

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 second DCL win this year.  “This is our second DCL match-up and it was our second win, so...

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 loud and rowdy environment surrounding you. You take a deep breath, dribble the ball, shoot, and score....

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 their current season record to an impressive 3-1. As soon as the players walked onto the field,...

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 game lasted for four sets during which WA demonstrated exemplary blocks and spikes. The team consistently...

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 of the WA Girls' Cross Country team, Hennessy is achieving what many athletes dream of: a Name, Image,...