Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Kane yells to a teammate as he races to the puck.

Photos: Boys’ Hockey decimated by Lincoln Sudbury in 9-3 loss

Grace Hsu, Co-Managing Editor Jan 16, 2026

The WA Boys’ Varsity Hockey team suffered a 9-3 defeat against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LS) on Saturday, Jan. 10. LS started off strong, scoring five unanswered goals in the first period, but WA was able to enter the second and third periods with higher energy and go out fighting. The...

The Ghosts converge on a Central Catholic player in an attempt to steal the puck.

WA Boys’ Hockey brings home decisive 2-1 win against Central Catholic

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Jan 27, 2025

The WA Boys’ Ice Hockey team remained unintimidated by Central Catholic High School during their Saturday, Jan. 25 home game as they secured a 2-1 victory and increased their season record to 8-6. Although Central Catholic was able to slip a shot past defense in the final period, WA remained undeterred...

Both teams prepare for a faceoff after a WA shot on goal.

WA Boys’ Hockey falls to Billerica 6-4

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing/Broadcast Editor Feb 12, 2024

The WA Boys' Hockey team fell short to Billerica with a final score of 6-4 on Saturday Feb. 10. The loss dropped their record to 13-3-1, but also gave them the title of Co-Champions of the Dual County League (DCL), a title which they will share with Billerica this season. Just under a minute after...

WA shakes hands with Lincoln-Sudbury after their win.

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey beats Lincoln-Sudbury in decisive 4-1 victory

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Feb 1, 2024

WA Boys' Ice Hockey beat Lincoln-Sudbury 4-1 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, bringing their team record to 11-2-1 this season. The players competed to raise money and awareness for the Live for Liv foundation, a foundation that serves to honor the memory of Olivia Marchand who lost her life from an incident of...

Coach Carpenter stands with his captains in the weight room before they work out. 
From left to right; Chris Carpenter, Nick Burns, Jack Nelken, Tyler Frazee, and Matt Mulhern

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey shoots for a victorious season

Carissa Schutt, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2023

Winter is approaching, which means the Westford Academy winter sports seasons are starting. Boys' Hockey is one of them, and this year, there are a lot of new changes in store. Senior captains Tyler Frazee, Jack Nelken, Matt Mulhern and junior captains Nick Burns, and JJ Funaro, expressed that they...

The WA Boys Varsity Hockey team huddles up.

Boys’ Ice Hockey defeats Chelmsford 1-0

Grace Hsu, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2023

The Boys' Ice Hockey team defeated Chelmsford High School 1-0 in an intense game at Chelmsford Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 11, bringing their season record up to 5-3-1. The winning goal was scored by senior captain Matty Haggan in the last three minutes of the game. From the start of the game, it was...

WA down by three goals in the first period.

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey defeated by Lincoln-Sudbury 6-1

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Jan 11, 2023

The WA Boys' Ice Hockey team season record fell to 3-2 on the season after suffering a massive 6-1 loss on Jan. 4 at Skate 3. Lincoln-Sudbury started off powerful by scoring a goal in the early minutes of the first period. They score their second goal in five minutes and fifty-six seconds, following...