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WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager Jan 18, 2018

Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them. WA stayed just ahead of AB during the first half, ending the first quarter 11-7. 33 seconds into the second quarter, AB managed to temporarily...

Senior Amanda Smith at the foul line

Photos: Girls’ basketball tops Wachusett

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Jan 4, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Basketball came out on top against Wachusett Regional on January 3. WA played a close game but was in the lead throughout the game's entirety. The final score was 61-50, starting off the year well for WA Girls' basketball.

Girls' basketball defeats Wayland Knights 60-34

Girls’ basketball defeats Wayland Knights 60-34

Alison Bergeron, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2016

On Tuesday December 20th, the Westford Academy Varsity Girls' Basketball team earned a win against the Wayland Knights, 60-34. The game quickly started in favor of the Ghosts after a two-pointer scored by sophomore Brooke Pillsbury off of a quick pass from junior Emily Bramanti, along with a two-pointer...

WAGB grabs first playoff win

WAGB grabs first playoff win

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Mar 4, 2016

On Friday, March 4th, WA Girls' Varsity Basketball team faced off against the Franklin Panthers at home. From tip-off at 7pm, to the final buzzer, the girls fought hard and ended up winning with a final score of 51-44. The game seemed to be a relatively even matchup as WA finished their regular season...

Junior Emily Bramanti running to take a shot.

Westford Academy Wins Over Lincoln-Sudbury

Kai-Jia Yue and Niha Kaushik Feb 9, 2016

On Feburary 9th, WA Girls' Basketball won against Lincoln-Sudbury. WA had a comfortable lead most of the game, but as the game progressed, the team started to let LS gain some points.  The end score was 59 - 49 with WA ten points in the lead. The first quarter started with WA getting the first shot...

Libby guards a player in a previous game against Cambridge

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats Cambridge R&L

Kai-Jia Yue and Varshini Ramanathan Feb 3, 2016

On February 2nd, the WA Girls' Basketball team finally defeated Cambridge R&L after losing to them 50 - 55 earlier this year. The girls ended up with a lead of seven points at the end of the game with a total score of 60 - 53. During the first four minutes of the game, Cambridge stole the first...

Girls' Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Girls’ Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer Dec 23, 2015

On Tuesday, December 22, WA Girls’ Basketball defeated Waltham with a score of 53-33. With the Ghosts leading throughout the whole game, the audience was lively and filled with voice. With an enthusiastic and supportive crowd cheering on the girls, the first quarter started off strong for the Ghosts,...

Coach Coward in his English classroom

Girls shoot for a ticket to the playoffs

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor Dec 2, 2015

After losing by only one point in the second round of playoffs during the winter season of 2014, the Westford Academy Girls' Basketball team is shooting for a deep playoff run.  With practice beginning the first Monday after Thanksgiving, Coach Russell Coward is thankful that the girls are ready and there...

WAGB loses to Billerica 33-47

WAGB loses to Billerica 33-47

Jan 14, 2015

By Madie Blais Staff Writer  WA Girls' Basketball took a tough loss to Billerica, losing by 14 points by a final score of 47-33. Right out of the gate, the game was very aggressive and intense. Although the team lost, the coach, Russ Coward was very pleased with the performance the team...

Click the photo to read the game story of WA's win over AB in the first round.

Girls’ Basketball beats AB

Mar 1, 2014
The Girls Varsity Basketball team secured their first win of the post season against rival AB on Friday. Final score 43-31.