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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Wedlake poses for a photo on the Westford Academy track.

Wedlake races to Umass Amherst as a newly committed D1 athlete

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor Sep 26, 2025

Senior Emily Wedlake has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether it’s pounding out early morning miles or pushing through the final stretch of a grueling race, Wedlake has built her high school career on determination and discipline. Now, her hard work has paid off, and Wedlake has committed...

(From left to right) Rosey Deeks, Diya Shrestha, Emily Deeks, Emily Wedlake, and Sydney Weiss running at the MIAA state championship.

A victory 25 years in the making: girls’ cross country wins states

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer Nov 23, 2024
“I am really glad my freshman season ended this way. I could tell that our team put in a lot of effort and work over the course of the season. Especially because it was our last year with the seniors Rosey and Sydney, I am so happy they are leaving WA cross country as state champions. As a freshman I at first really underestimated how much time and dedication it took to be on this team, but also how much it would pay off in the end after our win. Unknowingly, every grueling workout the coaches planned was now worth it with our repeating successes at not only the state meet but breaking PR's as well. Overall, this win really proved that our team is stronger than I could have imagined and I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for the next season,” freshman Diya Shrestha said.
Bergeron smiles for the camera during a track meet.

Bergeron to soar as a Cardinal

James Farley, Editor-in-Chief Oct 10, 2023

Everyone is going to want to remember the name Paul Bergeron. Since his freshman year, he has taken WA, and the Dual County League (DCL), by storm in cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. His accolades are bountiful, stretching from being an individual Massachusetts state...

Schultz (second from right) runs alongside teammates during practice.

Schultz to sprint onto the scene at Merrimack College

James McDermott, Sports Editor Dec 24, 2022

Less than eight percent of all high school athletes continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, and just two percent of all high school athletes compete at the division 1 level. On November 16, senior Track & Field and Cross Country captain Owen Schultz joined that two percent by verbally...

Schultz (second from right) runs alongside teammates during practice.

WA Boys’ Cross Country takes home the 2022 DCL title

James McDermott, Sports Editor Nov 4, 2022

Westford Academy Boys’ Cross Country dominated the DCL Championships on Friday, Oct. 28 at Franklin Park, winning 58-31 behind record-setting performances from junior Paul Bergeron and sophomore Jack Graffeo.  WA’s emphatic 58-31 victory is largely due to five WA runners finishing in the top...

WA Boys' Cross Country poses after winning the DCL Championship. They will look to add to their accomplishments this season at the state meet on Saturday. Runners pose from left to right (Davis Haines, Jack Graffeo, Paul Bergeron, Zachary Freyman, Anthony Chiappetta, Austin DeSisto, Adam Wedlake, and Coach Scott Hafferkamp).

WA Boys’ Cross Country runs their way into the state meet

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Nov 19, 2021

After a successful, undefeated season, the WA Boys' Cross Country team has qualified for the Massachusetts State Meet. The meet takes place on Saturday, November 20th, at Wrentham Development Center. The team has had an impressive season throughout the highly competitive DCL conference, going an undefeated...