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Westford player skates with the puck.

WA Girls Hockey Celebrates seniors and defeats AB

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2020

On February 1, Westford Academy Girls' Hockey defeated Acton-Boxboro at the Groton School with a score of 6-4. Students, fans, and parents filled the stands to watch the very close game.  In addition to the game, the team celebrated Senior Day for the five seniors, Allie Dean, Lexi Warner, Jennifer...

The WA gymnastics team is showing off their impressive skills.

WA Gymnastics’ first meet begins the season with a loss

Julianna St. Paul, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2020

Westford Academy Girls' Gymnastics competed in their home opener against Newton South on Thursday, January 16. The overall score for WA was 127.55 to Newton South’s 138.35, making WA lose the match up.  During every gymnastics meet, there are four events: vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor. From...

WA follows the puck down the ice.

Tewksbury-Methuen edges out WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jan 18, 2020

On Friday, January 17 at 7 PM, students, parents, and fans filled the Groton School for the WA Girls' Varsity Hockey game, against Tewksbury-Methuen. WA ultimately lost 4-3 in a close game filled with goals and turning tides. The game began shortly after the WA band performed the national anthem,...

Senior Justin Quinton stares down his opponent.

WA hosts DCL Championship against Wayland

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Jan 17, 2020

On Wednesday, January 15, Westford Academy's wrestling team faced off against Wayland High School in the DCL Championship. The game ended with an overall loss for WA with the final score being 32-48 Wayland.

The boys protecting their goal.

WA Boys’ Hockey steals a win from Andover

Julianna St. Paul Jan 14, 2020

WA Boys' Varsity Hockey team won a game against Andover on Tuesday, January 8 with many impressive goals and a final score of 9-2. Early in the first period, a goal was scored by junior Matt Cielakie. Cielakie was congratulated by his team for the first goal of the night. He made this goal with just...

Sophomore Vivian Aeder comes up for a breath during the 100yd breaststroke.

WA Boys’ and Girls’ Swim and Dive triumphs

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday January 11, the WA Swim and Dive team held joint home meets for the boys against Chelmsford and the girls against Tyngsborough. The WA Boys were victorious with a score of 108-78 and the WA Girls won 101-77. The meet was held at UMass Lowell's Costello Athletic Center.  

WA girls' hockey team huddles together before their game starts.

WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey trumped by Andover

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, WA's Girls' Varsity Hockey played a home game against Andover. WA played well throughout the duration of the game, but Andover took home the win for the night. Within the 1st period, WA player number 15, Val Crory scored a goal. The puck slid into the goal and the crowd cheered...

The boys' hockey team huddles up before their game against Newburyport.

Boys’ Hockey wins first game of season

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday, December 21, Westford Academy Boys' hockey beat Newburyport by a score of 3-1 in their season opener. WA came out strong, controlling the puck throughout the first two periods. Newburyport had very few shots on net for much of the game. Halfway through the first period, WA struck first,...

WA celebrates after a goal is scored.

WA girls hockey suffers defeat to Andover

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Jan 12, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, the WA girls' hockey team had their home opener game against Andover. The game was a close score and hard fight for the girls but ended in a loss 2-3 Andover. Here are some pictures from the game: