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 cemented Westford Academy’s name in every bracket there is.  All across the board, there is a...

WA Girls’ Lacrosse defeated Arlington 19-9 at home on Monday, May 22 in a one sided matchup. Sophomore Kassidy Carmichael scored her 300th career point with 12 minutes remaining in the first half, reaching an incredible milestone. WA started off aggressively on the offensive end, jumping out to...

As a teenager, identity is at the forefront of one's mind. Along with managing academics, extracurriculars, and finalizing plans for the future, teenagers in today's world must figure out who they are. And while many factors play a role in a person's identity, one of the most important ones is a sense...

Being able to take part in a college sport is a dream most athletes strive to achieve, and now, senior Mia Burns has achieved this goal as she will be swimming at Merrimack College. After years of hard work and dedication in high school, Burns also plans on majoring in human development services for...

Somewhere in the midst of daily practices and laughter between teammates they’ve known since childhood, the familiar routine of sports quickly becomes a second home for many athletes. For senior Kyla Felicani, softball has taken that role ever since she picked up her first bat 12 years ago. Now,...

Athletics are especially prized at WA, and Swim and Dive is no exception. As an extremely successful team over the years, Swim and Dive involves rigorous training and regular meets during the winter, and every year facilitates new growth, regardless of whether the season sees victory or defeat. The...

20 years, 20 preseasons, 20 regular seasons, 20 postseasons, 20 offseasons, and 20 wins per season. That is the formula necessary to win 400 games as a high school basketball coach, which explains why it is such a daunting task. Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball Assistant Coach Bob Kalukiewicz...

In sports, it is often the huge moments — the winning touchdowns, the home runs, the last-minute victory shots — that attract large crowds and celebration. However, the girls' tennis team found itself celebrating the little victories this season, whether it means being allowed to share tennis balls...

In the Bishop-Feehan High School gymnasium on Tues., March 8, the WA Girls' Basketball team put up an enormous fight, but ultimately, fell short; the Westford Academy team lost 42-51 against Bishop-Feehan, closing both the WA Girls' Basketball season and their time competing within the State-level tournament. From...

Year after year, WA Swim and Dive has continued to impress with its dominance in the pool, and this year’s state championship at Boston University was no exception. On February 25, the girls’ team took home their sixth consecutive Division 1 State Swim and Dive Championship, and the boys ended...

Student perspective on Wayland-Westford verbal abuse incident. “What did they say?” “What’s going on?” “Is she crying?” “Are they laughing?” I was at the home game on Friday, Jan. 28, when racial, sexist slurs and insults from the Westford Academy stands were hurled at...

With well-executed three-point shots, strong offensive plays, and quick recoveries, Westford Academy Girls' Basketball defeated Newton South on Friday, Jan. 14, with a final score of 54-34. "We really played well as a team today. Our energy remained high, and we executed on a lot of the strategy that...