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Senior captain Teddy Hirbour stands in silence during the national anthem.

Photos: WA Football falls 26-6 to Chelmsford

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor Oct 26, 2025

Westford Academy Football lost their battle against Chelmsford High School 26-6 on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. on the Trustees Field. This game brings WA's season record to 2-5 and their league record to 0-1. The team's next game will  start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, and it will be at home against...

Outside of The Java Room

The Java Room is a cozy coffee paradise

Carter Chiara, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2025

As trees lose the last of their leaves and snow gathers on the ground, it becomes more and more appealing to stay inside and curl up with a warm winter beverage. If you're in need of a local spot to do just that, The Java Room is exactly what you're looking for. The Java Room is a cluttered yet cozy...

The Ghosts huddle in the middle of the field right before the start of the second half.

WA Boys’ Soccer crushes Chelmsford 3-0

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Oct 31, 2023

WA Boys’ Soccer defeated the Chelmsford Lions 3-0 in their final regular season game on Monday, Oct. 30, earning them the chance to move on to the Massachusetts State Tournament.  Grey skies and constant rainfall started the game off with high adrenaline. Chelmsford won the kick-off for the first...

The Westford Academy Varsity Football team suffered a 37-10 loss to Chelmsford on Senior Night.

WA Football falls to Chelmsford on Senior Night

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 26, 2021

Westford Academy Varsity Football fell short to Chelmsford High School 37-10 on Senior Night at the Trustees Field. Right off the bat in the first quarter, WA's offense was staggering.  Two false start penalties on the offense's opening drive forced them off the field without moving the ball, handing...

Felicani approaches Serra, who has the ball.

WAFH suffers shutout against Chelmsford

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Sep 18, 2021

The Varsity Field Hockey team took on Chelmsford at 3:30 pm this Friday, Sept. 17 at Chelmsford High School. WA fell to the past Division 1 North semifinalists with a score of 5-0. The game got off to a quick start. Chelmsford senior captain Lexi D'Angelo got her team on the board one minute in, giving...

The starters for WA have a huddle on the field before the first kick.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer ties with Chelmsford

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Oct 9, 2019

The WA Boys' Varsity Soccer team tied 0-0 with Chelmsford last Saturday at Trustees Field. Despite a week away from the field because of scheduling concerns, WA still brought its vigor to face the Chelmsford Lions. Chelmsford began the game with the ball after winning the initial coin toss. They...

WA players cheer on teammates from the dugout

WA Boys’ Baseball triumphs over Chelmsford

Srinithi Raj, Feature Editor Jun 3, 2019

On Saturday, June 1 at 3 PM, WA Boys’ Baseball won against Chelmsford on home ground, with a score of 4-2. Head Coach Mike Parent describes how the team specifically prepared to face Chelmsford.  “Today [the team] got here early and hit off the pitching machine; it’s something that simulates...

The fields of Westford Academy

WA Softball Bats Short of a Win Against Chelmsford

Aliviah MacCormack, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2019

On April 4th, 2019, the Westford Academy Softball team played Chelmsford High School, suffering a tough 6-3 loss over eight innings. The first inning started off with the girls letting up one run, but soon gaining it back. Senior Kaitlyn Chiasson managed to score a run after junior Maeve Proulx hit...