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The second half of the game was played under the lights at CC

WA falls to Concord-Carlisle in D1 East Semis 14-9

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2017

The Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team was knocked out of the playoffs today with a loss to the Concord Carlisle Patriots by a score of 14-9. While the game started off fairly even between both teams, CC stepped up to pull ahead and eventually win the game. The still-brand new Memorial Field on...

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Jun 4, 2017

On Saturday June 3, Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team, know as WAGT, defeated Andover with a score of 5-0. This was the first round and also the quarter finals of the Dual County League (DCL) championship. Senior Andee Song and Sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio, who play second doubles, played...

WA Baseball goes to MIAA tournament after win against Cambridge

Quinn Dolan, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

On Friday, May 19th, Westford Academy Baseball won in a compelling game against the Cambridge R&L Falcons. The game started with the Cambridge R&L Falcons at bat. The first batter hit the ball but an attempted steal was picked off by a WA catcher. By the bottom of the first inning the score...

Saudip Manna facing Newton's Troy Manditch.

Westford Academy wins over Newton South

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer May 29, 2017

Last Wednesday's WA Boys' Varsity Tennis match brings the team one match closer to winning the state championship. Winning over the Newton South Lions, WA's current ranking has been brought up to 11 and 2. Meeting at Robinson Elementary, the Westford team entered with enthusiasm, with smiles on their...

The Ghosts prepare for an NS serve

WAVB falls 3-0 to Newton-South

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2017

On Monday, May 22nd, the WA Boys' Volleyball team took on Newton-South in the main gym at 5:30pm. Unfortunately for the boys, they couldn't overcome the fierce attack from NS and fell 3 sets to 0. The night started of with Head Coach Russell Coward honoring his three departing seniors. Seniors Mike...

Junior captain Andrew Tierney spikes the ball

Boys’ Volleyball rises and falls to Chelmsford

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball had a strong recovery but ended up losing to Chelmsford High School. Losing the first two sets, winning the second two, and going into a fifth set, the WA boys lost the last match to Chelmsford. With a score of 2-3, WA fought hard, and had a tight game. Previously...

WA preparing to pitch at the games final moments

WA Baseball wins 7-6 at the last second

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

This Wednesday, Weston and WA Baseball played a game at Peter Arthur Diamond. Westford trailed behind at first but came back toward the end of the game to snatch a win 7-6. The first inning was slow with some bases being filled but no scores. However, by the end of the next first few innings of...

Defenseman Ryan Curran springing into action to block Lexington

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined athletes, as well as WA's strong offensive force in the first two quarters, Lexington soon caught...

Senior McKenna Watson chases down a Boston -Latin player

Girls’ Lacrosse victorious against Boston Latin

Mehul Shrivastava and Kai-Jia Yue Apr 6, 2017

On Wednesday, April 5, the Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team won their game against Boston Latin with a score of 16-4. Displaying strong teamwork and strategies, WA had other team members and the audience cheering with every goal they scored. The first half started with WA scoring the first goal of the...

Freshmen Oliver Davey making an excellent hit around his back.

Boy’s Varsity Tennis Wins First Game Against Chelmsford

Apr 5, 2017

Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Tennis came roaring out of the start gate with a crushing victory over the Chelmsford Lions, beating them at each of the three individual matches and both of the doubles matches. Lead by coaches Peter Paltsios and Andrew Norander, the team has made a great first impression...