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Sophomore Maddie Smith shoots a three pointer.

WA Girls’ Basketball falls to Billerica 49-27

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Billerica 49-27 at home on Friday, Dec. 22. With the loss, WA fell to 0-3 on the season. Right off the opening tip off, Billerica got off to an early start as they converted on their first three possessions of the game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and forcing Head Coach...

Morris blocks a Belmont player, forcing her to pass to her teammate.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer defeated in home game against Belmont

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Sep 18, 2023

WA's Varsity Girls' Soccer lost 2-1 in their game on Thursday, Sep. 14 to Belmont High School. They led 1-0 early on in the game, but lost their lead after Belmont scored two goals only minutes apart. After half-time, neither team was able to score again, ending the game 2-1. Their next game will be...

Strzegowski heads to Keene State to play softball and major in exercise science

Strzegowski hits a home run on her way to Keene State

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2023

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

WA Girls' Basketball cheers together prior to a game.

Girls’ Basketball season comes to a close

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Feb 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Natick 56-33 on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Roundball Tournament at Mansfield High School to end their season with a record of 6-14.  From the opening tip, Natick jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead, resulting in WA Head Coach Russ Coward calling timeout to stop the early...

Senior captain Alanna Saunders takes a free throw as the players around her jump into action.

Girls’ basketball faces 51-44 defeat against Billerica Memorial

Srivas Arun, Staff Writer Dec 24, 2022

The Westford Academy Girls' Basketball Team was dealt their second loss of the season away against Billerica Memorial High School on Thursday, Dec. 22 with the game ending in a score of 51-44. Billerica began with an early lead in the first quarter. Due to their strong offense, they were able to...

WA huddles up prior to their season opener against Wachusett Regional High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Girls’ Basketball tips off their season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2022

10 DCL Championships in 13 years. Reigning DCL Champions. Two banners are necessary to display their recent accolades in the WA gymnasium. These accomplishments solely skim the surface of the WA Girls’ Basketball team’s journey to becoming a DCL powerhouse. Yet, Head Coach Russ Coward realizes...

WA Girls' Field Hockey huddles with coach Cheri Fisher to boost team spirit before game begins.

Girls’ field hockey defeats Lowell in a 7-1 victory

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Oct 22, 2022

The girls' field hockey team defeated the Lowell High School Red Raiders in a 7-1  victory on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at WA's Trustee's Field. This continues their five game winning streak and brings their overall season record to 10-4-1. For their next game, the team will face Bedford on Friday, Oct. 21st...