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From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters - Episode 2

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters – Episode 2

James Farley and Perry Mourtzinos Feb 3, 2021

Perry Mourtzinos and James Farley, freshman here at Westford Academy, host the From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters sportscast.  Coaches, plays, star players, and trades, this sportscast has it all!  Tune in! In this episode of the From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters sportscast, Perry and James...

WA players cheer on teammates from the dugout

WA Boys’ Baseball triumphs over Chelmsford

Srinithi Raj, Feature Editor Jun 3, 2019

On Saturday, June 1 at 3 PM, WA Boys’ Baseball won against Chelmsford on home ground, with a score of 4-2. Head Coach Mike Parent describes how the team specifically prepared to face Chelmsford.  “Today [the team] got here early and hit off the pitching machine; it’s something that simulates...

Westfield State picks up Matt Laverdure

Westfield State picks up Matt Laverdure

Joseph Cornetta, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2019

Matt Laverdure will be taking his talents in baseball to Westfield State University, where he will be a member of the Owls pitching rotation for the upcoming 2019 season. With an outstanding junior year season, Matt was named a DCL All-Star, which meant he was one of the best pitchers in his division....

Senior Alex Mondro, has his game face as he pitches to the other team.

WA Varsity Baseball defeats Bedford 4-1

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer May 11, 2018

`````````````````` On May 10, WA's Varsity Baseball team won against Bedford. Many of the team members were nervous about the big game, but were confident about winning. Assistant Coach Brian Roark was excited about the upcoming game and was optimistic about the chances. " I think the team...

Westford Academy Varsity Baseball defeated by Newton-South 6 – 3

Athena Lewin, Staff writer Apr 27, 2018

  On April 23, WA varsity baseball was defeated by Newton-South. Before the game, junior Jackson Roux was confident that they would win the game. "I feel really good about the team. We have a lot of younger kids as far as their first year being varsity," said Roux. Game play started...

Westford Academy Boys Baseball takes on Dracut on a perfect spring afternoon.

Westford falls to Dracut 2-1 despite excellent pitching

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2018

Westford Academy lost a close game to Dracut 2-1 on Friday, April 13. Though Westford pitched extremely well and played tremendous defense, Dracut's pitching was too much, as WA could only manage one run. WA's next game is home on April 16 against Lowell.

WA baseball has an indecisive finish

WA baseball has an indecisive finish

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2018

WA baseball had a bit of an oddball thrown their way when the umpires called their game between Cambridge R&L off at 7:10 Wednesday evening. The game got off to a quick start with R&L getting a run in the top of the first. The Ghosts put up a great defense, biding time for the bottom of the...

WA blocks the ball nearing their side

Spring sports coaches express concerns over Disney

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 1, 2017

The end of the year for WA seniors is an exciting time on many fronts. From prom, to yearbook signing, and all the way up to graduation, seniors have plenty to look forward to. However, not all members of the WA community are enthralled with the events and their timing. For many spring season sports...

WA Baseball goes to MIAA tournament after win against Cambridge

Quinn Dolan, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

On Friday, May 19th, Westford Academy Baseball won in a compelling game against the Cambridge R&L Falcons. The game started with the Cambridge R&L Falcons at bat. The first batter hit the ball but an attempted steal was picked off by a WA catcher. By the bottom of the first inning the score...

WA preparing to pitch at the games final moments

WA Baseball wins 7-6 at the last second

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

This Wednesday, Weston and WA Baseball played a game at Peter Arthur Diamond. Westford trailed behind at first but came back toward the end of the game to snatch a win 7-6. The first inning was slow with some bases being filled but no scores. However, by the end of the next first few innings of...

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.