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WA poses for a picture after the game.

WA Boys’ Soccer defeats Acton-Boxborough with a 1-0 victory

Katie McDermott, Co-features Editor Sep 30, 2024

WA Boys’ Soccer had their fourth win of the season, defeating Acton-Boxborough (AB) 1-0 on Tuesday, September 24, improving their season record to 4-2. The first half started off with WA keeping up a very strong defense in order to hold back AB. Junior goalie Jack Bussey came in clutch in the goal...

Aeder poses for a photo as she carries her boat back after finishing practice.

Carrying the boats: Aeder commits to University of Rhode Island

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor Sep 29, 2024

With frozen shaky hands, Charlotte Aeder walks to the front of the boat and lifts her side up. The coxswain begins to shout out directions, and with no one to look to for help, and no previous knowledge of any of the calls, she tries her best to keep up. As the rain splatters against her face, and the...

Senior captain Ella Diruggiero rushes down the field with the ball.

WAGS dampens their season record with 3-1 loss against Weston

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Sep 27, 2024

Westford Academy Girls’ Soccer (WAGS) may have lost the upper hand in their game against Weston High School on Sept. 26, but they braved the elements and persevered through 90 minutes of near constant rain, finishing the game in a 3-1 loss and setting their season record to 3-4.  The Ghosts’...

Sophomore midfield Emily Boneck closely follows a Tewksbury player.

WA Girls’ Field Hockey defeats Tewksbury with 2-1 victory

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, News Editor Sep 19, 2024

WA Girls' Field Hockey defeated Tewksbury Memorial High School 2-1 on Sept. 17, marking their second victory of the season and raising their season record to 2-4. WA and Tewksbury were evenly matched in talent, spending almost the same time in possession of the ball throughout the game. WA's offense...

Members of the Unified Basketball team line up to practice shooting.

Unified Basketball expands inclusivity at WA

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Sep 17, 2024

As the players rush to their opponent's side of the court, blood pumps through their veins, sweat drips down their faces, and an explosive energy fills every move they make. Executing a near-perfect play, scoring a point, and working together as one unit are indescribable feelings that athletes in team...

Senior captains and coach pose eagerly to start their season.

WA Boys’ Cross Country team prepares for exciting season ahead

Carissa Schutt, Co Sports Editor Sep 17, 2024

The start of a new school year is more than just an introduction to new teachers and classes for the Westford Academy Boys' Cross Country team; it is the culmination of a summer's worth of training and the beginning of a exciting season of racing. This year there are three senior captains who are very...

The Girls' Volleyball team poses for a picture after a win

Girls’ Volleyball is spiking their competition this season

Saachi Rao, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2024

With a 3-0 winning streak against Lowell, Weston, and Hudson, Westford Academy Girls' Volleyball has been dominating their competition this season. The girls' team is extremely optimistic about what the future holds. Last fall, the team made it to the first round of playoffs, and this year they want...

WA weaves between North Andover players, hoping to drive the ball to their net.

WA Field Hockey struggles to overcome North Andover in 0-3 loss

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Sep 9, 2024

WA Field Hockey held their ground against North Andover High School (NAHS) but failed to match their opponents’ decisiveness during their Friday, Sep. 6 game, resulting in a 0-3 loss for WA and downgrading their season record to 0-2. The start of the game was promising for the Ghosts as they charged...

This year's Boys' Varsity Soccer team playing soccer tennis.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer has their eyes set on the state tournament

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Sep 8, 2024

For the first time in nine years, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Soccer team made it to the playoffs after a 9-2 record at the end of the 2023 season. Although they lost in the first round to Boston Latin, the team is ready for redemption in the 2024 season. Over the summer, the team was busy...

The team huddles after the first half comes to a close.

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Lowell High with 8-0 victory

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 6, 2024

With well executed goals and strong defensive plays, WA Girls’ Soccer defeated the Lowell Raiders in their second 8-0 victory of the season on Thursday, Sept. 5, raising their season record to a promising 2-0. WA maintained control throughout the game, showing off both strategic gameplay and tireless...