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WA Girls' Soccer wins 1-0 against Weston

WA Girls’ Soccer wins 1-0 against Weston

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 18, 2021

With a score of 1-0, Westford Academy Varsity Girls' Soccer defeated Weston this Friday, Sept. 17, at Weston High School, marking WA's first win of the season. Starting the game with intensity, WA dominated early with a strong offense, which kept the ball on Weston's defensive side. Senior captain...

A sophomore at the time, Felicani (#10)  poses with the team after being crowned DCL Champions for the 2021 season.

Softball crowned DCL champs amidst successful season

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 13, 2021

As a result of WPS making the necessary decision to cancel spring sports last March in light of the pandemic's beginning, multiple athletes and coaches were left completely disappointed. Around this time, in the comfort of her home, Westford Academy Head Varsity Softball Coach, Gina Mustoe, reflected...

The construction of the amenities building near the Trustees Field.

Construction of amenities building in progress

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor Jun 2, 2021

The construction of an amenities building near the turf field is underway in order to meet Massachusetts’ Plumbing Code for School Stadiums. Under the management of Director of Facilities Paul Fox, the building will be complete for the fall of 2021. The building is necessary to meet the number of...

The boys' hockey team huddles up before their game against Newburyport.

Boys’ Hockey wins first game of season

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday, December 21, Westford Academy Boys' hockey beat Newburyport by a score of 3-1 in their season opener. WA came out strong, controlling the puck throughout the first two periods. Newburyport had very few shots on net for much of the game. Halfway through the first period, WA struck first,...

Julia Bourque poses happily during her game.

WA makes way for first female football player

Anushka Patil, News Editor Nov 1, 2019

One year. Twelve months. 365 days. 8760 hours. That is how long Julia Bourque spent preparing for her breakthrough role on the Westford Academy junior varsity football team. Every year, students gather up their skills to earn potential positions on their designated boys' and girls' sports teams. For...

Other seniors can't even look at the LS players celebrating

Boys soccer falls to LS on senior night

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 28, 2019

The WA boys soccer team lost to Lincoln-Sudbury on Thursday, October 24, by a score of 3-0. This loss was especially heartbreaking for the seniors, as this was their last home game at WA.  

"WA" on the side of Westford Academy.

Girls soccer sends Cambridge packing

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 21, 2019

The WA Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Cambridge Rindge & Latin Thursday night by a score of 3-0. In the early minutes of the game, both teams had very strong defense, and neither team could get any shots. WA took a few long shots, all of which went far over the goal, some of which through the...

WA Boys' Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

WA Boys’ Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

Griffin Parker, Social Media Manager May 7, 2019

dWestford Academy boys' lacrosse destroyed Woburn High School on Monday, May 6, with a final score of 19-3 in Westford's favor. Senior Jason Bunyon led the way with five goals, while senior Matthew Curran had three. WA jumped out to a 5-1 lead five minutes into the game and was leading 9-2 at the...

ILovekickboxing Gym Punches its Way into Westford

ILovekickboxing Gym Punches its Way into Westford

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Apr 4, 2019

As of this past year there is a new addition to Westford, ILoveKickBoxing, located at 355 Littleton Road Unit 6. This is a chain of kickboxing gyms, and this one is the 276th gym to open. ILoveKickboxing offers a 5-day free trial, so my friends and I were able to go experience what a real class is like....

WAGB huddles at TD Garden

Playing the stress away

John Vassiliou and Griffin Parker Jan 20, 2019

The burdens which students face at school can come in all shapes and sizes. From classes to clubs, students feel all types of pressure around them. One of the other potential sources of stress for students could come in through the world of athletics. Sports themselves can be seen as stressful to...

WA and Waltham players await the basketball.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball falls to Waltham

Srinithi Raj, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2018

On Tuesday, December 11, the Westford Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team faced-off against Waltham High School at WA. While playing aggressively in the first match of the season, the WA team fell short of the 17 points they needed to catch up to Waltham, falling to the opponent at a score of...