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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

After Dracut takes back possession of the ball, Smith opens herself up for defense.

Girls’ basketball defeats Dracut in scrimmage

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Dec 21, 2022

The girls' basketball team won 55-49 in a scrimmage against Dracut High School last Thursday, Dec. 15. Although this game did not count as part of their regular season record, it served as a practice run for the upcoming DCL games. Next, they will face Weston High School in a DCL home game today, Dec....

WA huddles up prior to their season opener against Wachusett Regional High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Girls’ Basketball tips off their season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2022

10 DCL Championships in 13 years. Reigning DCL Champions. Two banners are necessary to display their recent accolades in the WA gymnasium. These accomplishments solely skim the surface of the WA Girls’ Basketball team’s journey to becoming a DCL powerhouse. Yet, Head Coach Russ Coward realizes...

Senior Griffin Eddy lines up to start his routine at the free throw line.

Eddy has big plans for his future

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2022

The clock is winding down on unknown hardwood as the Ghosts are facing the Lions. The enemy crowd chanting and hollering at players trying to throw them off their game. In the final seconds, he seal it with two free throws putting WA up seven. After a tremendous game of big plays and defensive stops...

Senior captain Carly Davey dashes past her Bishop-Feehan defender to get the ball closer to her WA teammates.

Girls’ basketball season ends after loss against Bishop-Feehan

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

In the Bishop-Feehan High School gymnasium on Tues., March 8, the WA Girls' Basketball team put up an enormous fight, but ultimately, fell short; the Westford Academy team lost 42-51 against Bishop-Feehan, closing both the WA Girls' Basketball season and their time competing within the State-level tournament. From...

Senior captain Will Bramanti looks to make pass to get past Newton North junior Will Davis.

Boys basketball loses to Newton North in state tournament

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Mar 12, 2022

In the second round of the MIAA state tournament on March 9, the WA Boys Basketball team fell to Newton North, 44-43. With a record of 17-5 on the season, the DCL Championship title, and a win over St. John's Prep in the first round of the state tournament, the team's loss against No. 2 seed Newton concludes...

Eddy finishes a layup (left) and Davey drives to the hoop (right).

Davey and Eddy both take home DCL MVP

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Mar 10, 2022

After hours in the gym, long nights of practices, and hard-fought games throughout their high school basketball careers, seniors Carly Davey and Griffin Eddy helped lead WA Girls and Boys Basketball, respectively, to become Dual County League (DCL) champions. Davey and Eddy were both a part of the...

Westford Academy girls basketball wins against Boston-Latin, advancing through the state tourney.

Girls basketball defeats Boston-Latin in state tournament

Melanie Duronio, Co-Managing Editor Mar 6, 2022

WA defeated Boston-Latin 62-40 at home in their first state tournament game on Thursday, March 4. This win clinches their spot in the next round of the tournament. As soon as the clock began ticking, WA brought a sense of energy and fierce determination onto the court. They quickly proved themselves...

WA Girls' Basketball stands in a line for the National Anthem.

Girls’ basketball wins against Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2022

The Westford Academy girls' basketball team played against Lincoln Sudbury on Wednesday, February 16th. WA took the win with a score of 40-30 after a long game. Westford is playing Concord Carlisle in the DCL final Friday night at 6:00 pm, at Westford Academy.

Seniors Jake Aylward and Luke Krikorian fight for a rebound against Cambridge Rindge and Latin.

WA Boys basketball defeats Cambridge in the DCL semifinals

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Feb 15, 2022

WA defeated Cambridge Rindge and Latin 44-40 at home in the semifinal round of the DCL Playoffs on Monday, Feb. 14. Prior to the game starting, WA was already at a disadvantage, as senior captain point guard Ethan Ewing was out for the game due to a sickness, forcing them to play without one of their...