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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Smith and Brooke Nielsen crouch in the ready position, prepared to start their offensive play.

Flag football crushed by Leominster in final four game

Sara Metivier, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 14, 2026

Westford Academy Flag Football battled against Leominster High School on Thursday, June 11 during the final four match. After Leominster's offense took an early lead with quick touchdowns, WA was unable to regain control of the game, resulting in a 39-8 loss. This defeat brings their overall season record...

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...

Sophomores and juniors prepare to put the ball in action

Sophomores and juniors tie powderpuff

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Oct 22, 2015

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, WA girls participated in the annual Lady Ghosts Powderpuff game as part of spirit week. Though the competition was fierce between grades, sophomores and juniors were tied 0-0 at the end of the final game. For the first game of the night, in typical fashion, the freshmen...