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WA and Lincoln Sudbury tackle each other to get the puck during the second period.

Photos: WA Girls’ Ice Hockey loses 2-1 in an action-packed game against Lincoln-Sudbury

Anushka Tekade, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2024

WA Girls' Ice Hockey was defeated by Lincoln-Sudbury 2-1 on Saturday Feb, 3rd. Sudbury took the lead in the first period, but WA was able to score a goal to even the score. However, Sudbury scored again,...

Sophomore Maddie Smith shoots a three pointer.

WA Girls’ Basketball falls to Billerica 49-27

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 22, 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...

WA girls huddle up before their race to get themselves hyped up.

WA Girls’ Cross Country come in top ten at state meet for the first time in 25 years 

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor
Nov 22, 2023

For the first time in 25 years, the Westford Academy Girls’ Cross Country team finished top ten in their state meet on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Fort Devens, winning 8th place overall after a 3-2 regular...

Senior Jocelyn Vogel blocking the view of the other team while looking through the net.

Photos: WA Girls Varsity Volleyball defeated by Billerica 3-0

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor
Sep 28, 2023

WA Varsity Girls’ Volleyball lost to Billerica 3-0 on Monday, Sep. 18. Through a series of tight losses in all three sets, the Ghosts fell to a record of 1-3. Their next game will be on Friday, Sept....

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....

WA Girls' Lacrosse regroups at halftime.

WA Girls’ Lacrosse rolls past Arlington behind Carmichael’s 300th career point

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Jun 9, 2023

WA Girls’ Lacrosse defeated Arlington 19-9 at home on Monday, May 22 in a one sided matchup. Sophomore Kassidy Carmichael scored her 300th career point with 12 minutes remaining in the first half, reaching...

Geraghty coaches up the girls' hockey team.

Head Girls’ Hockey coach Jim Geraghty awarded DCL/MVC Coach of the Year

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor
Apr 13, 2023

After leading WA Girls’ Hockey to the state tournament after a 5-15 season in 2021-2022, head coach Jim Geraghty has been voted Dual County League/Merrimack Valley Conference Coach of the Year (DCL/MVC). In...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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