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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
James McDermott

James McDermott, Sports Editor

Hey! My name is James McDermott, I am a senior at Westford Academy and this is my fourth year on the Ghostwriter staff. I joined the Ghostwriter because I have always loved writing and sports. In my free time I am almost always playing sports or hanging out with my family and friends. I am extremely excited to continue with the Ghostwriter and hopefully have another successful and fun year.

All content by James McDermott
The infielders meet at the mound to encourage pitcher.

Softball sets sights on DCL title

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
March 31, 2024
Chris Fahlman smiles for a photo while wearing Assumption University merchandise.

Fahlman ready to take on next chapter as a Greyhound

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
Seniors pose for a photo following the pregame ceremony.

WA Boys’ Basketball senior night spoiled by Warriors

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Seniors Nick Russo and James Farley complete their pregame handshake.

WA falls just short of CC on the road

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
WA lines up to shake hands with Leominster after the game.

Boys’ basketball’s opening night spoiled by Leominster

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
Stony Brook Middle School in Westford, MA.

Civics MCAS officially introduced to Westford middle schools

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
December 11, 2023
Students work together on schoolwork in a library.

DLTs need to be built into all students’ schedules

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
Bramanti and Russo flex for the camera.

Boys’ basketball has sights set on hanging a banner in 2024

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
Girls soccer huddles up before regular season matchup.

Fall sports have a historic season for WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Wi-Fi needs to improve at Westford Academy.

WA’s poor Wi-Fi situation is in need of improvements

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Albuquerque lines up for a penalty kick in the second half.

Boys’ soccer put to sleep by Bedford

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Senior captains Alex Kwon, Justin Davighi, and Ilan Rashdan pose for a photo following a match.

Golf is striving for greatness in 2023

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
WA Girls Lacrosse regroups at halftime.

WA Girls’ Lacrosse rolls past Arlington behind Carmichael’s 300th career point

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
June 9, 2023
Online sportsbooks provide an easier betting platform than ever before.

The rise of sports gambling at WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Dominici smiles for her senior picture.

Dominici to make a splash at Swarthmore

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Geraghty coaches up the girls hockey team.

Head Girls’ Hockey coach Jim Geraghty awarded DCL/MVC Coach of the Year

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Haggan eludes defenders as he navigates through the defense.

Haggan to burst onto the scene at Bentley

James McDermott, Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
The dangers behind TikTok.

How dangerous is TikTok?

James McDermott, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
WAs starting lineup gets introduced on senior night.

Boys’ Basketball stampedes Wayland on senior night

James McDermott, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Coach Kalukiewicz is all smiles after his 400th victory.

Coach Kalukiewicz eclipses incredible milestone of 400 wins

James McDermott, Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
WA Girls Basketball huddles up to game plan for the second half.

WA Girls’ Basketball outlasts Bedford in high scoring battle

James McDermott, Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Schultz (second from right) runs alongside teammates during practice.

Schultz to sprint onto the scene at Merrimack College

James McDermott, Sports Editor
December 24, 2022
Anthony Rudiman poses for a picture with his helmet and pads.

Anthony Rudiman wins 2022 DCL Thorpe Player of the Year

James McDermott, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Schultz (second from right) runs alongside teammates during practice.

WA Boys’ Cross Country takes home the 2022 DCL title

James McDermott, Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Players get up after being involved in a tackle.

WA tramples Lincoln-Sudbury in one sided matchup

Jack Zwirn and James McDermott
October 21, 2022
ESPN fantasy football logo.

Fantasy football unleashes competitive spirit like no other

James McDermott, Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
WA Football players pose for a picture. (Wilson, Haggan, Rudiman, Fremault)

WA Football hungry to tackle the competition

James McDermott, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022
Matthew Zegowitz rises above the net.

Boys’ Volleyball outduels Lowell to advance to State Championship

James McDermott, Sports Editor
June 15, 2022
Kirby receives pitch and frames it in the strike zone.

Kirby makes a call to the bullpen at Clemson

James McDermott, Sports Editor
June 2, 2022
Morgan Smith admires shot after striking ball.

Morgan Smith finds her fairway at Phillips Exeter

James McDermott, Sports Editor
June 2, 2022
Student parking lot.

Student vehicles vandalized in school parking lot

James McDermott, Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
WAs starting five is introduced before the first round of the state tournament.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball trumps St. John’s in first round of State Championships, 41-40

Srinithi Raj, James McDermott, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
Zoom meeting is held due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Pandemic affects communication

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
February 18, 2022
Mrs. Callaghan

Callaghan temporarily fills in for Fonden

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
January 13, 2022
WA lines up pregame.

Boys’ basketball outlasts Boston Latin to secure second win

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
December 22, 2021
Host of Survivor, Jeff Probst

Season 41 of ‘Survivor’ is a family-friendly thriller

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
December 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Dinner

Top 7 Thanksgiving Day traditions

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
November 24, 2021
A swimmer warms up in-between races.

WA Swim and Dive moves to a new location for practices and meets

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
Senior Cole Kirby putts the ball.

WA golf team dominates opponents all season long

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
November 3, 2021
Danbury Trashers Logo

The Trashers bring sirens to Danbury

James McDermott, Sports Editor
October 6, 2021
WA Grey Ghosts celebrate their victory over Dracut.

Westford Academy routes Dracut on their way to 25-8 victory

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
September 14, 2021
Movie poster for Honest Thief

Honest Thief will steal your attention

James McDermott, Staff Writer
June 16, 2021
WA students share unique perspective on remote learning

WA students share unique perspective on remote learning

James McDermott, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Senior Ellie Nolan spikes the ball over the net while senior Haleigh Millett (front) senior captain Megan Tierney (back) look on.

Concord Carlisle outduels WA in one sided victory

James McDermott, Staff Writer
April 10, 2021
All American poster features characters Spencer James and Billy Baker.

All American’s dramatic storyline keeps viewers wanting more

James McDermott, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Top ten things to do over February break if your plans have been cancelled

James McDermott, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
The feud continues between LaRusso and Johnny.

‘Cobra Kai’ kicks the competition

James McDermott, Staff Writer
January 24, 2021
The decision to cancel basketball and ice hockey greatly impacts seniors, who will miss out on the last season of their high school career.

School committee decides on the winter sports season

James McDermott, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Picture provided by: Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown fills in for Colson as history teacher

James McDermott, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
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