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Junior Alanna Saunders takes a foul shot.

Girls basketball crushes Billerica Memorial

Katie Hall, Staff Writer Feb 8, 2022

The girls basketball team hosted Billerica Memorial on Thursday, January 27. After a hard fought game full of excitement, Westford Academy came out on top 52-41.  The game started off strong with junior Alanna Saunders (#12) winning the tip-off. The next major play for WA was made by senior captain...

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Kristen Su, Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 3, 2022

Marked by reliable offensive shots and strong defense, Westford Academy Boys Basketball took down the Waltham Hawks in a 70-40 home win on Feb. 1.  Off the opening tip, Waltham landed the first two points, but WA quickly followed-up with layups from seniors Rohun Voruganti and Jake Aylward. Waltham...

WA and Newton South watch as senior Tamar Almasian's shot goes through the basket.

Girls’ basketball dominates Newton South from beginning to end

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

With well-executed three-point shots, strong offensive plays, and quick recoveries, Westford Academy Girls' Basketball defeated Newton South on Friday, Jan. 14, with a final score of 54-34. "We really played well as a team today. Our energy remained high, and we executed on a lot of the strategy that...

WA defeated CC on Monday, Jan. 10.

Girls Basketball overcomes Concord-Carlisle

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 12, 2022

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball outlasted the Concord-Carlisle Patriots (CC) in an intense stalemate on Monday, Jan. 10, ultimately bagging a 33-30 win. Although WA passed and rebounded well in the first quarter, they were unable to make many baskets due to the strong CC defense. Likewise, CC...

Senior captain Griffin Eddy makes a move for the ball at the beginning of the game.

Boys’ basketball prevails against Bedford

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor Jan 5, 2022

WA Boys' Varsity Basketball won their first home game of the new year against Bedford on Tuesday, Jan. 4, with a score of 58-54. WA gained an impressive lead in the first quarter, with the first points of the game being scored by senior captain Griffin Eddy. The pace picked up as WA scored point after...

Davey goes up against Freshman Bleu Kerr, attempting to get around her.

Girls’ basketball takes the win against Boston Latin

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2021

WA's Girls' Basketball team went up against Boston Latin on December 21, 2021, in Westford Academy's main gym at 7:00 p.m.. WA took the win with a final score of 68-46 and now the team holds a record of 3-0 for the 2021-22 season. The team's next game is Monday, December 27 at Central Catholic High School...

Head Coach Chris Bramanti watches his team from the scorer's table.

Boys’ Basketball cruises to a season opening win against Weston

Jack Zwirn, Staff Writer Dec 19, 2021

WA Boys' Basketball is back, and they returned in style. After not playing for 668 days, the Ghosts cruised to an easy win over the Weston Wildcats on Friday, Dec, 17 at home at WA, winning by a final score of 53-30. Seniors Griffin Eddy and Luke Krikorian led the way scoring 13 and 10 points respectively,...

Davey fends off AB's Patrick while dribbling down the court.

Girls’ basketball defeats AB in first game back

Kristen Su, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2021

Girls' basketball defeated rival Acton-Boxborough 66-27 on Dec. 14, marking their first game in two years. They start their season with a 1-0 record. The team's next game is home against Boston Latin on Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m.

WA Boys' Varsity Basketball team regroups at the end of practice to discuss strategy.

Boys’ basketball make way for the 2021-2022 season

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 13, 2021

The student section is packed with kids whited-out. They scream and cheer as WA Boys’ Basketball makes the last shot of the game. Time’s about to run out and only seven seconds are left on the clock. Sweat drips onto Coach Bramanti's playboard, but little did everyone know, this would be the last...

Coach Coward gets frustrated on the sideline.

Coward returns to the sideline

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2021

After being denied a season of basketball last year, girl’s basketball coach Russell Coward is excited and determined to compete this winter. This is his 14th season at Westford Academy with DCL titles and over 100 wins under his belt, and this season he will look to add to his resume. Because...

Senior Carly Davey charges down the court, controlling the ball.

Davey commits to Bowdoin for basketball

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor Oct 30, 2021

Senior Carly Davey has verbally committed to Bowdoin College in Maine to play basketball. "[Bowdoin] is an incredible college. [...] It's on the water in Maine and the basketball there is arguably the best Division III women's basketball in the country," Davey said. "They've been in the national championship...