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Cotter and a Billerica player have their eyes on the ball as it whizzes close to them.

WA Boys’ Soccer stomps out Billerica in nail-biting 2-0 match

Srivas Arun, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 22, 2025

WA Boys’ Soccer emerged as the winners of their home match against Billerica Memorial High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, stomping out their opponents in a late 2-0 win and leveling their season record...

The WA Teammates logo.

WA Teammates strives for community between youth and high school athletes

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2024

In the midst of the fall sports season at Westford Academy, high school athletes have a new opportunity available to them: contacting and mentoring younger athletes that share a love for their sport. And,...

The infielders meet at the mound to encourage pitcher.

Softball sets sights on DCL title

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
Mar 31, 2024

At the start of each season, every team in the state is 0-0. Despite this, some teams have higher expectations than others. Westford Academy Softball is a team that has earned the right to go into every...

Fahlman ready to take on next chapter as a Greyhound

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Mar 27, 2024

Senior Chris Fahlman achieved his dream of being a collegiate swimmer when he announced his commitment to Assumption University on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Fahlman began his swimming journey when he was...

Seniors pose for a photo following the pregame ceremony.

WA Boys’ Basketball senior night spoiled by Warriors

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor
Feb 12, 2024

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball fell 7-9 on the season on Friday, Feb. 9, losing 51-38 at home against Lincoln-Sudbury on senior night due to the second half being littered with offensive struggles...

Seniors Nick Russo and James Farley complete their pregame handshake.

WA falls just short of CC on the road

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Feb 1, 2024

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball suffered their sixth loss of the season by a score of 40-38 on Tuesday, Jan. 30 on the road against Concord-Carlisle, falling to 7-6 on the season. It was an up and...

Junior Tony Khvesiuk uses a double leg takedown on his opponent, lifting him before slamming him back down to the mat.

WA Wrestling takes down Northeast Metro Tech with 41-36 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor
Dec 22, 2023

Westford Academy Wrestling remained firmly in the lead throughout their second meet of the season, beating out Northeast Metro Tech with a score of 41-36 and increasing their season score to 2-2. WA’s...

WA huddles up and gets ready to get back out on the court to finish off the game.

Girls’ Basketball gets shut down by Wachusett

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor
Dec 22, 2023

WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball suffered a loss against Wachusett on Tuesday, December 19. The game ended with a score of 62-18, making their record 0-2.   Wachusett came out firing right off the bat...

WA Boys' Hockey huddles up before the opening face-off.

WA Boys’ Hockey defeats Chelmsford 3-1

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Dec 15, 2023

WA Boys’ Hockey defeated Chelmsford 3-1 in their second game of the 2023-2024 season at home on Wednesday, Dec. 13, advancing to a record of 2-0. WA’s starting lineup consisted of two seniors, Tyler...

WA lines up to shake hands with Leominster after the game.

Boys’ basketball’s opening night spoiled by Leominster

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Dec 15, 2023

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball dropped their first game of the season, losing 51-37 against Leominster at home on Tuesday, Dec. 12.  It was a tale of two halves for WA. Consistent offense and...

Bramanti and Russo flex for the camera.

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

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Nov 15, 2023

After an up and down season last year that ended in heartbreaking fashion, Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball is more motivated than ever to hang up a victory banner at the end of this season.  A...

Girls' soccer huddles up before regular season matchup.

Fall sports have a historic season for WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Nov 2, 2023

Every single fall sports team at Westford Academy has officially made the Massachusetts State Tournament in their respective sport. With the State Tournament season upon us for fall sports, WA teams have...

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