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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Senior Ella Doran at her Roxbury Community College commitment signing for flag football, surrounded by family and joined by WA Flag Football coach Connor Mclaughlin standing on the right.

Ella Doran pulls the flag for Roxbury Community College

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager Mar 24, 2026

Out of skill, support, and opportunity, senior Ella Doran is the first WA Flag Football player to commit to play at the collegiate level. After joining the newly formed team her junior year, Doran quickly found her place with the sport and searched for a college to commit to before landing on Roxbury...

Smith watches as her ball takes off towards the hole.

Smith swings south to University of Memphis

Katie McDermott, Co-features Editor Jan 28, 2025

Finding the right college can be a challenging process, but for some athletes it can be even more challenging because of the added stress of finding a team that best suits them. So many athletes who are passionate about their sport will work countless hours and put in that extra effort for one goal,...

Aeder poses for a photo as she carries her boat back after finishing practice.

Carrying the boats: Aeder commits to University of Rhode Island

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor Sep 29, 2024

With frozen shaky hands, Charlotte Aeder walks to the front of the boat and lifts her side up. The coxswain begins to shout out directions, and with no one to look to for help, and no previous knowledge of any of the calls, she tries her best to keep up. As the rain splatters against her face, and the...

Jack Whitman commits to the University of Notre Dame for the next four years.

Salutatorian Jack Whitman sprints to Notre Dame next fall

Scarlett Barnes, Staff Writer May 24, 2024

As senior Jack Whitman embarks on his next chapter, his decision to commit to the University of Notre Dame is the culmination of his high school journey filled with many remarkable achievements. From securing a perfect score on the AP Chemistry exam to excelling as a four year athlete and captain on...

Liona returns a shot during an MIAA State Tournament singles match.

The shoe fits: Liona serves an ace on his way to SHU

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 20, 2024

Reigning Dual County League [DCL] MVP and senior tennis captain Connor Liona has committed to play Division 1 tennis at Sacred Heart University. Liona announced his commitment on Saturday, March 9th, choosing Sacred Heart over his other two college finalists, Duquesne University and Ithaca College due...

Bella scans the field during a night game.

Bella commits to UNE

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Apr 5, 2022

The crowd screams in the stands. The WA players celebrate on the field. The clock ticks down to 0, handing the Ghosts a Friday night home game victory. This is a tradition Joey Bella has become accustomed to in a WA uniform over the past four football seasons. For Bella, this trend will extend into...