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This season's captains pose with the previous captains. (From bottom left to bottom right) Anya Gesin, Sanvi Luthra, Mikayla Creighton

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2025

As the winter sports season comes to an end, coaches and players alike are preparing for their upcoming spring sports, one of which being WA's softball team. After a challenging but impressive 2023-2024 season, the softball players are returning with high hopes.  This year, the team hopes to perform...

Davey goes up against Freshman Bleu Kerr, attempting to get around her.

Girls’ basketball takes the win against Boston Latin

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2021

WA's Girls' Basketball team went up against Boston Latin on December 21, 2021, in Westford Academy's main gym at 7:00 p.m.. WA took the win with a final score of 68-46 and now the team holds a record of 3-0 for the 2021-22 season. The team's next game is Monday, December 27 at Central Catholic High School...

WA Girls Varsity team watches the ball, waiting to receive at the right moment.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball loses against Newton South

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor Oct 14, 2021

The Westford Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball team lost to Newton South 0-3 at Westford Academy's main gym on Oct 12. Newton South won the first set 25-11, the second set 25-20, and the third set 25-21, taking home the victory. Throughout all three sets, WA missed several serves and spikes, leading...

No.15 sophomore Val Crory taking possession of the puck.

WA Girls’ Hockey suffers defeat in last home game of the season

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Feb 9, 2020

On Thursday, February 6, WA Girls' Hockey faced off against Haverhill in their last home game of the season. The bleachers were filled with fans including teachers cheering on the team. It was a hard-fought battle all the way down to the final minutes, but WA girls ended up losing 2-1. Both WA and...

Westford player skates with the puck.

WA Girls Hockey Celebrates seniors and defeats AB

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2020

On February 1, Westford Academy Girls' Hockey defeated Acton-Boxboro at the Groton School with a score of 6-4. Students, fans, and parents filled the stands to watch the very close game.  In addition to the game, the team celebrated Senior Day for the five seniors, Allie Dean, Lexi Warner, Jennifer...

WA girls lined up to acknowledge the senior players.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball wins on senior night

Amelia Neal and Penny Joyce Oct 22, 2019

On Thursday on October 17, WA's Girls' Varsity Volleyball team scored a win against Cambridge on their senior night in the WA main gym. Each senior was given a rose from their coach and had their picture taken with their parents. After applauding each senior, WA turned their game faces on for the...

Ghosts defeated by Devils

Heather Vaughan, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

On Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m., the Girls' Varsity Softball team played Burlington at the Westford Academy softball diamond and lost 11-0. This season the Westford Grey Ghosts have done pretty well, winning three games and losing four, including their game against Burlington. The Burlington Devils...

Alison Mulhern taking a shot in the first quarter.

Girls’ Basketball falls to Wachusett 45-38

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 7, 2016

The Westford Academy Girls Varsity basketball team lost to Wachusett 45-38 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Sunday March 6th, removing the Grey Ghosts from district playoffs, and ending their season. Head Coach Russ Coward felt confident, yet apprehensive in the moments preceding the game. “I...