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Girls' Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Girls’ Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer Dec 23, 2015

On Tuesday, December 22, WA Girls’ Basketball defeated Waltham with a score of 53-33. With the Ghosts leading throughout the whole game, the audience was lively and filled with voice. With an enthusiastic and supportive crowd cheering on the girls, the first quarter started off strong for the Ghosts,...

WA beats Lincoln-Sudbury in Swim and Dive Meet

Ethan Skotz, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2015

  On Monday, December 21st, the Girls' and Boys' Swim and Dive Teams took on Lincoln-Sudbury at UMass Lowell. The competition was heated both teams winning multiple races but in the end it was Westford Academy that took the win. The girls won in a close run, ninety-one to eighty-five, and...

WA prepares for a face-off.

Girls’ hockey dominates Weston

Patrick Coffey, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2015

On Saturday, December 19th, Girls’ Varsity Hockey played a small hybrid team of girls from both Weston and Wayland that was rather inexperienced. Westford Academy took full advantage of this game’s opportunities and dominated the opposing team with a final score of 10-1. The Grey Ghosts started...

Connor Degenhardt catching a rebound  ball.

Varsity Basketball beats Wayland 75-43

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Dec 19, 2015

The Westford Academy varsity basketball team won 75-43 against the Wayland Warriors Friday, December 18 in their second game of the season. This is a hopeful turning point for WA after their eleven point loss against the Wachusett High’s Mountaineers three days ago during their opening game.  Prior...

New coaches come to WA

New coaches come to WA

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Dec 9, 2015

As the seasons change and athletes make the transition from fall to winter sports, player rosters are changing for most teams, while coaches are changing for others. For the upcoming winter sports season, Chris Doyle and Bruce Rich will be the new head coaches for varsity WA Boys' Lacrosse and Wrestling...

Coach Coward in his English classroom

Girls shoot for a ticket to the playoffs

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor Dec 2, 2015

After losing by only one point in the second round of playoffs during the winter season of 2014, the Westford Academy Girls' Basketball team is shooting for a deep playoff run.  With practice beginning the first Monday after Thanksgiving, Coach Russell Coward is thankful that the girls are ready and there...

The football team during the Thanksgiving game.

Football team shines in DCL

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Nov 30, 2015

This fall season, the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts put together a performance that has not been seen in years. With their 9-2 record and Dual County League win, the football team has set the bar high for future seasons. At the beginning of the season, the football team won nine consecutive games,...

The Ghosts receiving the Thanksgiving trophy.

Ghosts dominate on Thanksgiving Day

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Nov 26, 2015

On Thursday, November 26, the WA Grey Ghosts Football team took on Acton-Boxboro (AB) in their annual Thanksgiving day showdown. The Ghosts won with a final score of 33-10 to cap off their impressive season. WA's defense started off with a bang, as junior defender Eric Jacobsen snagged an early interception....

A WA defender attempts to get to the Reading quarterback.

Ghosts eliminated from playoffs

Nick Stanglewicz, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2015

The Grey Ghosts' perfect season came to an end on Friday night as they lost 14-3 in the second round of the MIAA D2 playoffs to the Reading Rockets.   The theme for the first half of play was defense.  The only points of the half were scored by senior kicker Kyle Pilachowski, who kicked a field...

Brees dominated last Sunday.

Fantasy Football Week 8 Top Performers

Matt Whelan, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2015

Quarterback: Drew Brees - 44 Points Brees had a historical game Sunday, tying the NFL record with seven touchdown passes.  He also racked up 505 passing yards in a shootout against the Giants in which the Saints won by a game winning field goal.   Running Backs: Todd Gurley - 20...

WA and North Andover waiting to here a call.

Ghosts continue undefeated season, win 33-7

Nick Stanglewicz, Staff Writer Oct 30, 2015

The Westford Academy Grey Ghosts advanced to the second round of the playoffs after their dominant 33-7 F victory of the North Andover Scarlet Knights on October 30th. The Ghosts ran rampant on the Knights' defense, as senior captain running back Ben Cassidy notched his second hat trick of the season...