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WAGL poses at a prior game.

WAGL ends historic season in a 8-6 loss against Concord-Carlisle

Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor Jun 15, 2025

After a long and persistent season, WA Girls' Lacrosse (WAGL) was defeated 8-6 at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) championship game against Concord-Carlisle (CC). The 2025 lineup made history as the first girls' lacrosse team from WA to ever make it to the state championship. WAGL's...

WA Golf smiles for the camera after coming in fifth place at the Massachusetts State Championship, with the beautiful GreatHorse Golf Course in the background.

WA Golf finishes fifth at the State Championship

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Nov 6, 2023

The Westford Academy Golf team concluded their season placing fifth overall at the State Championship, with senior captain Ilan Rashdan finishing second overall at the match played at the GreatHorse golf course in Hampden Massachusetts, on Tuesday Oct. 31. WA had a handful of golfers who were successful...

Junior Nicholas Berthold finishes strong during the DCL Championship. WA finished in third place overall.

WA Boys’ Cross Country finishes third at the DCL Championship

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief Oct 31, 2023

After two consecutive first place wins at the annual DCL Championship, WA Boys' Cross Country finished in third place at the annual meet at Franklin Park on Friday, Oct. 27. Newton South won the DCL championship, with Cambridge Rindge & Latin close behind in second. Junior Jack Graffeo led the...

Senior captains Alex Kwon, Justin Davighi, and Ilan Rashdan pose for a photo following a match.

Golf is striving for greatness in 2023

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a state tournament appearance and a 9-1 regular season campaign in 2022, WA Golf looks to continue raising the bar as to what is defined as success. With a new coach in physical education teacher Patrick Claycomb at the helm, the team is determined to take a leap large enough to propel them towards...

Small makes an acrobatic dive into the pool.

Small makes a small splash in the pool

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Feb 14, 2023

Standing on the diving board, junior Jeremiah Small prepares for his dive. He bounces up and down on the board, and then leaps into the air, soaring down into the water. This formula has proven to work wonders for Small, as he has dominated in the pool throughout the winter season. During this Swim...

Ghost Robotics poses after winning the Qualifiers competition.

Ghost Robotics is in control on their way to the State Championship

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Jan 16, 2023

Ghost Robotics has officially qualified for the Massachusetts State Championship at Andover High School on Saturday, Mar. 4 after winning the Qualifiers competition on Saturday, Jan. 7 at Lexington High School. Led by senior captain Nakul Joshi, and advisors Steve Wojcik and Jeff Warren, Ghost Robotics...

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter.

WA Varsity Football wins Thanksgiving Day game 30-28

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Nov 26, 2016

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

WA wins cheerleading championship

WA wins cheerleading championship

Nov 7, 2014

By Michael Tricca Staff Writer The Dual County Leagues (DCLs) gave cheerleading teams from around Massachusetts a chance to flaunt their skills at WA on Thursday, November 6th. Both freshman Esha Shetty and senior Kaitlin Canha from WA won the title of Allstar. As a whole, WA took the title for Junior...

Click the photo to read the game story against Springfield central.

WAGB advances to state championship

Mar 11, 2014
WA Girls' Varsity Basketball came up big Tuesday with a 63-51 win over Springfield Central High School at the Mass Mutual Center to advance to the Division I state championship.