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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Williams whips the ball past a Framingham defender into the net.

Girls’ Lacrosse wipes out Framingham in postseason debut

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor May 30, 2026

Westford Academy Girls’ Lacrosse (WAGL) dominated in their first Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) playoff game of the season, making a statement 20-2 win against Framingham High School on Tuesday, May 26. Fueled by quick offensive strikes and an impassable defense, the Ghosts first...

Kiley Carmichael rushes to the goal with the ball while being pressured by the Winchester defense.

Carmichael scores lacrosse commit to ASU

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor Mar 9, 2026

While typically commit stories are written for students of the graduating class, junior Kiley Carmichael is ahead of the game with her commitment to Arizona State University (ASU) for lacrosse. Not only is she an exceptional dual-sport athlete in ice hockey and lacrosse, she will be competing at one...

Carmichael quick on her feet as she attempts to dodge around a Groton Dunstable player.

Senior Kassidy Carmichael scores a commit to The Ohio State University

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor May 5, 2025

Most high school athletes spend their off-season in recovery or practicing their sport with the aim of playing on one collegiate team. However, senior Kassidy Carmichael braves not only the ice in the winter but also the field in the spring, and has climbed to the highest level in each of her athletic...

Kendall Donovan signs her commitment to UNH.

Kendall Donovan commits to lacrosse at UNH

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

Ever since the second grade, Kendall Donovan has been thriving on the lacrosse field. Now she will continue that streak playing Division One at the University of New Hampshire as part of the Class of 2026. She began lacrosse ten years ago as a way of spending time with friends, but ended up  falling...

Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Anushka Patil, News Editor Jun 5, 2019

Senior Abigail Katz has been playing lacrosse longer than she can remember. It has been a commanding force all throughout her life, helping her overcome many obstacles as a result of the many lessons and friendships she has made through her lacrosse career. As her time at Westford Academy comes to an...

Haley Cogliano takes to the field at BC

Haley Cogliano takes to the field at BC

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jun 1, 2017

Senior captain of Girls' Varsity Lacrosse and sophomore commit to BC, Haley Cogliano is finally ready to take her talents to college after an ACL scare last year. Cogliano began playing lacrosse in the second grade and was hooked on the team aspect of the sport. After making varsity as a freshman, she...

Mahanna, Cogliano, Diamond, Calitri from left to right.

The future of girls’ LAX

May 30, 2014
Cat Mahanna, Haley Cogliano, Ellie Diamond, and Leah Calitri may be the future of the girls' LAX team.