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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Westford Academy players ready themselves for a play.

Thanksgiving tradition: Acton-Boxborough rivalry renewed

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor Nov 23, 2025

"Play together. Cherish every moment. Don’t take anything for granted." Thanksgiving Day football is a tale as old as time, with the oldest high school rivalry — Needham vs. Wellesley — dating back to 1882. More than a century later, the holiday still gives teams a chance to come together...

Senior captain and goalkeeper Khloe Felicani looks towards her team during a timeout.

Photos: WA Field Hockey falls to Acton-Boxborough in a 3-0 loss

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor Oct 2, 2025

WA Field Hockey was defeated by Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (AB) on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Trustees Field in a hard-fought 3-0 loss. This brings the team's record to 2-4-2. Their next game will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 against Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on the Trustees...

WA senior Kyle Doney evades an AB defenseman as he approaches the end zone.

Varsity Football bags end-of-season Thanksgiving win vs. AB

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Nov 25, 2021

WA Varsity Football won the annual AB-WA Thanksgiving Day game 38-21 on Thursday, Nov. 25. This marks the first time the seniors on the team have taken down AB. Lacking momentum from both the offense and defense at the beginning, the Ghosts started the game with a three-and-out followed by a quick...

Senior Leyla Singh strikes the ball away from AB.

Girls’ Field Hockey falls to Acton-Boxborough

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Sep 17, 2018

On Monday, September 17, the Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team lost to Acton-Boxborough Regional High School with a score of 0-2. Although they were not victorious, Coach Sherry Fisher commended the team on a job well done. "The girls played very well. AB is a very aggressive team,...

Arsenault directs the band the 2017 graduation.

Arsenault heads to AB, leaving mark on culture and community

Varshini Ramanathan, Managing Editor May 29, 2018

It is the end of an era for Westford Academy's music department: Next fall, band director George Arsenault will be moving up to be the Director of Performing Arts at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, a position similar to that of a curriculum coordinator. Arsenault was not looking for an administrative...

WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager Jan 18, 2018

Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them. WA stayed just ahead of AB during the first half, ending the first quarter 11-7. 33 seconds into the second quarter, AB managed to temporarily...

Sophomore Sydney Kennedy approaches first base

Photos: WA Softball falls short to rival AB

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Softball played rival school Acton-Boxborough for the first time this season, losing with a final score of 7-4. The home game took place on April 28. Being only half way into the season, the girls have another opportunity to beat AB on May 17.

Freshman Olivia Donahue on beam

WA Gymnastics is on a roll this season

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Jan 19, 2017

On January 17, Westford Academy Girls' Gymnastics had its first home meet of the season. The team of new freshmen and returning upperclassmen gymnasts started the season strong and has been on a roll ever since. WA totaled 135.35 to 132.2 of its competitor Acton-Boxborough for the fourth meet of the...

WA defeated by rival AB

WA defeated by rival AB

Sep 30, 2013

By Lauren Cullen Managing Editor & Ethan Wheel Staff Writer The Grey Ghosts' football team continued a troubling start to their 2013 season this past friday, suffering a decisive loss to rivals Acton-Boxborough. WA has dropped to 0-3 after losing 48-24. The match started well for WA,...