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Ghosts huddle up in the outfield after the game.

WA annihilates Bedford 10-0

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor May 6, 2024

Westford Academy Baseball increased their season record to 10-1 after mercying Bedford on Friday, May 4 by a score of 10-0. The Ghosts struggled to get going offensively for the first four innings of this game, but as always they were able to count on their unmatched pitching and defense to hold...

Senior Matt Morash practices his pitch before the next inning starts.

WA Baseball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury, moves to Round of 8

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Jun 12, 2023

The Boy's Varsity Baseball team won 4-3 over Lincoln-Sudbury on June 10, keeping their undefeated record of 20-0 alive. Although WA made it to the Round of 8, their game against Saint John's Shrewsbury ended their undefeated season with a loss 3-10 on June 11. WA started off the game weak but senior...

WA celebrates the seniors with teammates, coaches and parents before the game.

WA Baseball mercies the Warriors 11-0 to keep the streak alive

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor May 14, 2023

The Ghosts' Baseball team’s undefeated season remained intact after a 11-0 senior night win over the Wayland Warriors on Friday, May 12, improving their season record to a 14-0. The Ghosts' offense has been surging recently as they outscored their opponents 33-2 in the last five games.  WA had...

Cullen fires a pitch as junior Justin Davighi prepares to make a play at first base.

WA Baseball stays undefeated with a 7-0 win over Newton South

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2023

WA Baseball continued their dominant start to the season with a 7-0 win over Newton South on Monday, May 8, advancing to a record of 12-0. Built around one of the best pitching staffs in the state, including senior Matt Morash, junior Jake Cullen, and junior Nic Bonica, who combine for a record of...

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

Jack Zwirn, Opinions/Broadcast Editor May 4, 2023

The Boys' Varsity Baseball team won 2-0 over Concord-Carlisle on May 3rd, improving their record to 10-0. The undefeated team was led by senior Matt Morash's domination on the mound; mixing his fastball, changeup, slider, and curveball to finish with 11 strikeouts. WA's offense was able to consistently...

(Numbers left to right) Matthew Morash, Ben Mulgrew, Kevin Fitzgerald. Tomas Ho, Carson Cormier

At the halfway point, WA Baseball refuses to lose

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor May 5, 2022

After nearly winning the DCL title last season, there are high hopes for the this year's WA Boys' Baseball season. While they missed the DCL championship title last season, the current 10-0 record for the season shows what they are made of. This record also puts them as one of the top teams in the state. In...

Senior captain Kyle Eliasen pitches the ball.

Boys’ Baseball wins DCL semifinal against AB

Kristen Su, News Editor Jun 15, 2021

After coming in second in the DCL during the regular season, the WA Boys' Baseball team won against AB during the DCL tournament semifinals. The game was played on Saturday, June 12, at 5 pm, with a final score of 5-4. Having a season record of 2-1 against AB, the team was ready for the tough competition...

Kreithen is set to play Baseball at the University of Toronto.

Kreithen slides to University of Toronto for baseball

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager May 30, 2021

At Westford Academy, the majority of students end up leaving their sport in high school. This is not the case for senior Aaron Kreithen, who has had a passion for baseball since he was young. He has committed to the University of Toronto where he will continue to pursue his sport.  Kreithen has played...

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters - Episode 4

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters – Episode 4

James Farley and Perry Mourtzinos Feb 7, 2021

Perry Mourtzinos and James Farley, freshman here at Westford Academy, host the From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters sportscast.  From coaches, plays, star players, and trades, this sportscast has it all!  Episodes will be uploaded every Monday and Friday.  Tune in! In this episode of From Ballparks...