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Newton South attempting to create offense

Boys’ soccer shuts out Newton South

Oct 9, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor "Newton South is a tough opponent, but we've worked hard all week at practice are we are looking to come out strong," said junior Scott McCord before the boys' varsity soccer team's 3-0 victory against Newton South on Thursday. Once the game started however, victory...

WA Golf Season is in Full Swing

WA Golf Season is in Full Swing

Sep 28, 2012

By Craig Brinkerhoff  Staff Writer The big sports at WA, not unlike other towns, are football and basketball.  However Westford Academy's Varsity Boys' Golf team has recently started to gain attention.  Played during the fall season, WA's team has won numerous league titles in years past. Different...

Westford Academy attacking the Wayland defense

Boys’ Soccer stays undefeated, beats Wayland

Sep 24, 2012

 By Doug Boyle Staff Writer The Westford Academy Grey Ghosts remain undeafeated in the early season; they defeated the Wayland Warriors 1-0 on Friday, September 21, at Alumni Stadium. Sophomore Sam Brewer who starts at goalie, has only let up one goal all season for the Ghosts and had three saves...

The Grey Ghosts preparing to battle Memorial-Catholic.

Varsity Football Primed for Success

Sep 18, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor Despite their tough loss against Chelmsford, the varsity football team is still expected to perform extremely well, with both the players and many other publications projecting another winning season with perhaps a division championship. After their loss, the Ghosts...

Play continues in the first half.

Boys’ Soccer Takes Andover 1-0

Sep 16, 2012

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer Boys' Varsity soccer added another win to their season so far, securing a 1-0 win at Andover High School this past Saturday. The Ghosts beat Chelmsford last week as well, and going into the match-up Coach Tony DiLeo thought Andover would be a tougher competitor. "We...

The site for the clash with the Lions.

Football suffers tough loss against Chelmsford

Sep 10, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor On a rainy Friday night at Alumni Field the Westford Academy Varsity Football team kicked off their season against the Chelmsford Lions and were defeated 40-26. Although they lost, the Ghosts can be nothing but hopeful after the game illuminated several positive points...

Larsen dominates the slopes

May 29, 2012

By:Kyle Auger Sports Editor Flying down a mountain at extreme speeds make alpine ski inherently dangerous, but Westford Academy’s team has mastered the craft, bring very successful in past years, with a bright future to follow. A key component of the squad is freshman James Larsen, who,...

Carlyle during the game against Concord-Carlisle

Carlyle leads boys’ lacrosse

May 25, 2012

By: Kyle Auger Sports Editor Skyrocketing at over six feet, Cameron Carlyle certainly has an intimidating exterior, however he is more than just size, he is extremely skilled and is a good leader. The team is definitely talented and at this point of the year the lacrosse boys are looking...

Mongillo; Strong Offensive Force

Mongillo; Strong Offensive Force

Apr 10, 2012

By Alivia Kilroy Staff Writer In the past few years, girls' lacrosse seems to be a growing sport here in Westford. With about 60 girls wanting to join this year, competition was tight.  With teams now chosen, this year’svaristy team seems much different than last year’s team. The team is younger,...

Sullivan hurdling with gusto.

Sullivan Vaults Track into Success

Apr 9, 2012

By: Kyle Auger Sports Editor The track team requires great personal commitment and is one of the most successful teams at WA, however they are often under-appreciated for their triumphs. This successful team is made up of talented individuals.  One of the most notable athletes is senior Brendan...

Coach Scollan Retires

Mar 16, 2012

Alexander Lee Editor-in-Chief After thirty-four successful years of coaching basketball at Westford Academy, Ed Scollan is retiring as coach following this season. The twenty-six time Varsity and eight time Subvarsity coach decided to retire because he “wants to try out new things in life.” He...

Davis slamming home the jam

March Madness Picks

Mar 16, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor It is finally here - the grueling three week tournament famously known as "March Madness" is here and the rush for people to fill out their brackets is raging, but before you fill out your brackets, take a gander here. The tournament begins on Thursday and the first...