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Picture of the 2022 3v3 Basketball tournament.

3v3 Basketball Tournament returns to Westford Academy

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer Nov 19, 2024

The class of 2025 student government is setting off the winter sports season with the upcoming 3v3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser.  The tournament will be taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and will start after school at 2:15 p.m, running until 7 p.m. All grade levels are welcome and interested...

Members of the Unified Basketball team line up to practice shooting.

Unified Basketball expands inclusivity at WA

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Sep 17, 2024

As the players rush to their opponent's side of the court, blood pumps through their veins, sweat drips down their faces, and an explosive energy fills every move they make. Executing a near-perfect play, scoring a point, and working together as one unit are indescribable feelings that athletes in team...

WA Boys' Basketball lines up for the National Anthem.

WA Boys’ Basketball falls short to Burlington 53-40

Nihal Mark, Staff Writer Feb 16, 2024

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball suffered their tenth loss of the season by a score of 53-40 on Sunday, Feb. 11 at home against Burlington. This defeat extends their losing streak to five games, putting their overall record at 7-10.  Burlington started out the game hot behind the arc, shooting...

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 for the Ghosts.  Senior night is always an emotional night for everyone involved, and this year...

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 down game for WA. Despite never truly finding a sustainable rhythm on offense, the Ghosts were able...

Junior Vishal Rampur goes up for a two-pointer.

WA Boys’ Basketball triumphs over Billerica

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing/Broadcast Editor Dec 24, 2023

WA Boys' Basketball achieved their first victory of the season against Billerica on Friday, Dec. 22, with a final score of 58-40. Their season record is now 1-1. WA came out strong, with early back-to-back two-pointers from senior Rajit Talluri and junior Nate Pitts, who scored his first points of...

Sophomore Maddie Smith shoots a three pointer.

WA Girls’ Basketball falls to Billerica 49-27

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Billerica 49-27 at home on Friday, Dec. 22. With the loss, WA fell to 0-3 on the season. Right off the opening tip off, Billerica got off to an early start as they converted on their first three possessions of the game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and forcing Head Coach...

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 as they very quickly got in the lead, scoring 8 points in the beginning of the first quarter. Not...