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WA Boys' Basketball huddle up before a game

WA Varsity Boys’ Basketball goes undefeated in scrimage

Andrew Fang, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2023

WA Boys' Varsity basketball started their 2023-2024 season with a successful scrimmage at home on Dec. 5, 2023. WA hosted three different towns, Groton-Dunstable, Tewksbury, and Lexington, winning against all three towns. First Game vs. Groton-Dunstable  The game started with fast ball movement...

WA lines up to shake hands with Leominster after the game.

Boys’ basketball’s opening night spoiled by Leominster

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Dec 15, 2023

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball dropped their first game of the season, losing 51-37 against Leominster at home on Tuesday, Dec. 12.  It was a tale of two halves for WA. Consistent offense and solid defensive pressure allowed for a competitive first half. After going into halftime up by two points,...

Junior Vishal Rampur goes head to head with a Leominster player as he tries to shoot for a basket but is met with a block.

Photos: Boys’ Varsity Basketball loses to Leominster 51-37

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Managing Editor Dec 15, 2023

The Boys' Varsity Basketball team lost 51-37 against Leominster in their first game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Although the Ghosts had the lead in the first half of the game, Leominster was able to catch up in the third and fourth quarters, eventually winning the game. The team's next game...

Bramanti and Russo flex for the camera.

Boys’ basketball has sights set on hanging a banner in 2024

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 15, 2023

After an up and down season last year that ended in heartbreaking fashion, Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball is more motivated than ever to hang up a victory banner at the end of this season.  A hot start in the DCL last year had WA in a great position to make a state tournament push as long as...

The 3v3 basketball tournament returns on Wednesday November 15th.

Run it back: 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing Editor Nov 15, 2023

The Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 will be hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament in the main gym after school on Wednesday, November 15. It has become a yearly tradition, as it has been a huge success in previous years. All 13 teams that signed up will be put into a bracket that will work its way towards...

(From left to right) Ben, Alex, and Justin sit together in the library.

The Jones triplets make a positive impact on WA times three

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Jun 11, 2023

In 2021, the CDC reported that triplets made up 0.076% of births in the United States. While that number is very low, even rarer is finding a set of triplets who have made a positive impact on WA like the Jones siblings. Seniors Alex, Ben, and Justin Jones are WA's one and only set of triplets, and...

WA Girls' Basketball cheers together prior to a game.

Girls’ Basketball season comes to a close

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Feb 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Natick 56-33 on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Roundball Tournament at Mansfield High School to end their season with a record of 6-14.  From the opening tip, Natick jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead, resulting in WA Head Coach Russ Coward calling timeout to stop the early...

Senior Justin Jones takes a jump shot after senior Yuvi Gahlaut inbounds the ball.

WA Boys’ Basketball grabs a victory over Billerica

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Feb 16, 2023

Westford Academy Boys' Basketball took home a victory over Billerica on Wednesday, Feb. 15, with a final score of 66-58. This improved their record to 9-8, putting them one win away from a spot in the state tournament. The team was led by senior Justin Jones, who put up an impressive 27 points. Coming...

WA's starting lineup gets introduced on senior night.

Boys’ Basketball stampedes Wayland on senior night

James McDermott, Sports Editor Feb 1, 2023

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball improved to 7-6 on the season after blowing out Wayland 85-41 at home on Tuesday Jan. 31 on their senior night. A season-high 85 points, coupled with stifling defense, gave Wayland little hope from the opening tip-off. Almost every single player for WA got in the...

Senior captain Alanna Saunders takes a free throw as the players around her jump into action.

Girls’ basketball faces 51-44 defeat against Billerica Memorial

Srivas Arun, Staff Writer Dec 24, 2022

The Westford Academy Girls' Basketball Team was dealt their second loss of the season away against Billerica Memorial High School on Thursday, Dec. 22 with the game ending in a score of 51-44. Billerica began with an early lead in the first quarter. Due to their strong offense, they were able to...