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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Defensive players attempt to block the ball and send it to the other side of the court.

Girls’ Volleyball takes 3-0 victory on Senior Night

Varshini Ramanathan, Editor-in-Chief Oct 26, 2018

The girls' volleyball team cinched three straight sets in their game against Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Thursday, October 25, the second-to-last regular game before the team enters tournament season. After an easy first set, the girls struggled to maintain a lead for the first halves of the second...

WA scores decisive victory over Waltham

WA scores decisive victory over Waltham

John Vassiliou, Editor Sep 18, 2018

The WA Varsity Football Team pulled off a decisive victory over Waltham last Saturday despite the scorching heat and unfamiliar turf. The game began with Waltham winning the coin toss and electing to receive the ball. This was followed by a fumbled reception, which led to Waltham trying to move their...

Senior Leyla Singh strikes the ball away from AB.

Girls’ Field Hockey falls to Acton-Boxborough

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Sep 17, 2018

On Monday, September 17, the Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team lost to Acton-Boxborough Regional High School with a score of 0-2. Although they were not victorious, Coach Sherry Fisher commended the team on a job well done. "The girls played very well. AB is a very aggressive team,...

The WA boys' tennis team.

WA Boys’ Tennis suffers shutout to Lexington

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Jun 15, 2018

The WA Boys' Varsity Tennis Team suffered a stinging defeat Monday afternoon, effectively ending their season. The game began with a hard fight for the initiative, consisting of five matches on five different courts. Playing singles were senior captain Saudip Manna on court #5, sophomore Oliver Davey...

Coward steps away from volleyball

Coward steps away from volleyball

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2018

  The WA Boys Varsity Volleyball team’s season ended in the first round of the north region of the MIAA Division 1 North Tournament. The grey ghosts narrowly lost 3-2 in sets to Lawrence High School. Five juniors will be returning to the team next year, but it is also losing a tremendous...

Sports Entertainment in the area this summer

Sports Entertainment in the area this summer

Dan Allison, Writer Jun 13, 2018

Students are about to take their finals and finish school up for the year, while summer is approaching closer and closer by the day. Along with it come many different events and entertainment in the sports category. So for those who will be lingering around the house during the dog days and hungry for...

The 1968 WA basketball team

Former WA basketball coach to present scholarships

John Vassilou, Staff Writer Jun 8, 2018

The assistant coach to WA’s 1968 championship basketball team, Pete Gaudet, has been working with the WA community and former WA athletes to put together a scholarship fund for students of the class of 2018. He will be presenting the scholarship funds in person to two seniors on May 31st at WA. Gaudet...

Westford Academy vs. Patriots game is a win for everyone involved

Westford Academy vs. Patriots game is a win for everyone involved

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Jun 7, 2018

On Monday, June 4th, in an event put on by the Westford Academy Athletic Boosters, the Patriots All-Stars took on the Westford Academy Athletic Boosters All-Stars. The event helped to raise money for the WA Athletic Boosters, an organization which supports athletics at WA. The Patriots team had four...

Kate Coffey on her horse, Edelman.

Kate Coffey rides to College of Charleston

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer May 31, 2018

Senior Kate Coffey is setting off for the College of Charleston, where she will become a member of the school's equestrian team. She has been horseback riding for over fourteen years, since she was four years old, and is looking forward to continuing her favorite sport. "[It’s] really cool to be...

Senior Captain Rebecca D'Anna kicks the ball downfield.

Rebecca D’Anna kicks her way to the Ocean State

Dan Allison, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Last fall, WA's Girls Varsity Soccer team had a remarkable run to the state championship game, and one of the many faces on that team was Rebecca D'Anna. D'Anna has been playing soccer for WA all of her four years and will be heading to the University of Rhode Island. D'Anna has been committed to...

Young Boys' Lacrosse players shine despite loss to Wayland

Young Boys’ Lacrosse players shine despite loss to Wayland

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer May 13, 2018

On Thursday, May 11, Westford Academy suffered a tough loss to Wayland, losing 15-6. However, many younger stars shone for WA against a much older Wayland team in this hard-fought game. In the first quarter, sophomore middie Pressly Mead got the scoring going for WA with a goal to put them up 1-0....

Senior Alex Mondro, has his game face as he pitches to the other team.

WA Varsity Baseball defeats Bedford 4-1

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer May 11, 2018

`````````````````` On May 10, WA's Varsity Baseball team won against Bedford. Many of the team members were nervous about the big game, but were confident about winning. Assistant Coach Brian Roark was excited about the upcoming game and was optimistic about the chances. " I think the team...