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WA and HPNA huddle up with their coaches before getting back onto the ice for the second period.

WA Girls’ Hockey defeated by HPNA 3-0

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Feb 13, 2025

WA Girls’ Hockey battled Haverhill-Pentucket-North Andover (HPNA) on Saturday, Feb. 8 putting up a fight against the fourth ranked team in the state, but coming up short and losing 3-0. WA's starting lineup included freshman Briana Tucker, sophomores Emily Boneck and Jakie Chace, sophomore captain...

WA Girls' Ice Hockey lines up on the rink during the National Anthem.

WA Girls’ Hockey falls short to Malden Catholic

Jack Zwirn and Noah Brown Mar 5, 2024

The WA Girls' Hockey team lost to Malden Catholic by a final score of 3-0 on Saturday, March 3 away at the Malden Valley Forum. This eliminated WA from the MIAA State Tournament in the Sweet 16. Coming into the game, WA was an underdog, as they were the #20 seed facing off against the #4 seed. However,...

The rink where the girls hockey team practices at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxborough

Girls’ hockey is ready to bring high energy to their season

Penelope Zambrana, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2023

With the weather turning colder and winter approaching, this can only mean one thing; winter sports are coming. With the refreshing sound of skates against ice and pucks hitting sticks, the girls hockey season will soon commence.  The WA Girls Hockey team, coached by Jim Geraghty with assistant...

WA celebrates after a goal is scored.

WA girls hockey suffers defeat to Andover

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Jan 12, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, the WA girls' hockey team had their home opener game against Andover. The game was a close score and hard fight for the girls but ended in a loss 2-3 Andover. Here are some pictures from the game:  

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Dan Allison, Writer Feb 17, 2018

On Thursday the 16th of February, the Frank "Junie" O'Brien ice rink was decked out in streamers and balloons as the girl's hockey program was ready to send off their seniors. Five seniors laced their skates for the last time at their "home" rink: Kylie Gray, Hannah Keefe, Taylor Pacifico, Katie Popp,...

WA Player Fights for Possession
Photo by: Mark Musante

WA Girls’ Hockey ends season with a 4-1 loss

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2017

WA Girls' Hockey was defeated by the Woburn Tanners 4-1 today in their 6:00 PM divisional playoff game, ending their season with a tearful farewell. With ten minutes until the start of the game, bleachers filled with fans ranging from supportive siblings and parents of players, to WA students and...

Senior Cat Mahanna looks on

WA Girls’ defeat AB at Fenway

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Jan 10, 2017

The WA Girls' Varsity Hockey team beat Acton-Boxborough 3-2 yesterday, Monday, January 9th, during their Frozen Fenway game. The victory triggered an electric excitement among students and faculty who commuted to Boston's Fenway Park in order to cheer on the team. Fenway's 37, 949 seats remained...

WAGH took a tough loss after a deep MIAAA playoff run.

Girls Hockey handed first loss of season 3-0 to Andover

Olivia Vallone, Staff Writer Jan 8, 2016

WA Girls’ Hockey lost their first game of the season 3-0 tonight at home against Andover. It was a tough, well fought game for the girls, and they even outshot Andover 31-26. The game began with strong defensive zone coverage by senior defenseman Rosie Regan who was strong on the forecheck and blocked...

Girls' Ice Hockey defeats Chelmsford

Girls’ Ice Hockey defeats Chelmsford

Jan 13, 2015
The Westford Academy Girls' Ice Hockey team defeated Chelmsford with a score of 1-5. The team had a successful win this past Saturday and played at The Groton School.