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

A sophomore at the time, Felicani (#10)  poses with the team after being crowned DCL Champions for the 2021 season.

Softball crowned DCL champs amidst successful season

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 13, 2021

As a result of WPS making the necessary decision to cancel spring sports last March in light of the pandemic's beginning, multiple athletes and coaches were left completely disappointed. Around this time, in the comfort of her home, Westford Academy Head Varsity Softball Coach, Gina Mustoe, reflected...

A WA gymnast performs on the uneven bars.

WA Gymnastics places second at DCL championships

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5, WA girls' gymnastics placed second in the Dual County League Championships with a score of 134.850. Going into the meet, the WA girls had a season record of 5-2. The girls competed against Newton-South, Acton-Boxborough, and the Cambridge-Rindge & Latin School, with Newton-South...

Senior Justin Quinton stares down his opponent.

WA hosts DCL Championship against Wayland

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Jan 17, 2020

On Wednesday, January 15, Westford Academy's wrestling team faced off against Wayland High School in the DCL Championship. The game ended with an overall loss for WA with the final score being 32-48 Wayland.

Senior Kayleigh Semeter sends the ball over the net

Girls’ Volleyball sweeps Groton-Dunstable at regional semis

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Nov 10, 2017

WA Girls' Volleyball powered ahead of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School in the regional semifinals Thursday, taking three straight sets and settling a decisive victory 25-22, 25-17, 25-23. This is the first year the team has made it past the 2nd round of DCLs in several years, and are now 16-2...

From left to right: sophomore Grace Santana,sophomore Jacki Harding, sophomore Mel Almasian, and junior Katherine Pawlak.

Relay team reflects on successful season

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jun 17, 2017

Westford Academy's Girls' 4x100 meter track relay had a truly remarkable run this season. The team, comprising of junior Katherine Pawlak and sophomores Jacki Harding, Grace Santana, and Mel Almasian, broke the school record and placed first overall in the Division 1 East Championships with a time...

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Jun 4, 2017

On Saturday June 3, Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team, know as WAGT, defeated Andover with a score of 5-0. This was the first round and also the quarter finals of the Dual County League (DCL) championship. Senior Andee Song and Sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio, who play second doubles, played...

The football team during the Thanksgiving game.

Football team shines in DCL

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Nov 30, 2015

This fall season, the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts put together a performance that has not been seen in years. With their 9-2 record and Dual County League win, the football team has set the bar high for future seasons. At the beginning of the season, the football team won nine consecutive games,...

The Ghosts celebrate their victory.

Football clinches DCL title

Nick Stanglewicz, Staff Writer Oct 23, 2015

If you only saw the box score for the game, you might've though the Ghosts won a close one to secure their first DCL title since 2009. However,  after they quickly marched down to the endzone early in the third quarter, the game got a bit closer. The Ghosts eventually won the game 45-34,...

Photos: WA Cheerleaders win DCLs

Photos: WA Cheerleaders win DCLs

Nov 18, 2013

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager Westford Academy's varsity cheerleaders won first place during DCLs in the all-around competition against cheer teams from schools including Acton-Boxborough, Wayland, Waltham, and Newton South on November 11th. The team qualified to compete at the upcoming regional...

Novak playing against Bedford.

Girls’ successful season comes to an end

Mar 12, 2013

By Doug Boyle Staff Writer The Westford Academy Girls' basketball season came to end this Saturday, March 9th 2013, as they lost to Central Catholic, 60 to 51. The game was to decide the Division 1 North Sectional winner and now Central Catholic will now continue on to play the Western and Central...