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WA Ghostwriter

Sophomore Alexa Coward pushes the pace, keeping Chelmsford on their toes as she races down the court.

Girls’ Basketball beats Chelmsford 47-40 after intense, close-fought game

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 1, 2025

WA Girls' Basketball clinched a close 47-40 victory against Chelmsford during the MIAA State Tournament round of 32 on Friday, Feb. 28 after increasing their lead significantly in the last few minutes...

Junior Olivia Pillsbury aims to shoot a basket, assisted by juniors Brooke Nielsen and Maddie Smith, as CRLS closes in to stop her.

From swift passes to strong defense, Girls’ Basketball conquers Cambridge Rindge & Latin 56-24

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 1, 2025

The WA Girls' Basketball team clinched a 56-24 victory against Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) on Friday, Jan. 31, making their overall season record 11-3 and their DCL season record 7-0.  The...

Freshman Reese Neilsen goes for a two-pointer during the third quarter.

Girls’ Basketball destroys Weston in 71-29 victory

Grace Hsu, Executive Features Editor
Jan 16, 2025

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball blew out Weston High School 71-29 at a home game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, extending their season record to 6-3. With a comfortable lead in all four quarters, the Ghosts...

Photos: WA Girls' Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball narrowly loses to Wayland 49-41

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Jan 7, 2024

The Girls' Varsity Basketball team suffered a narrow defeat 49-41 against Wayland High School at a home game on Friday, Jan. 5, bringing their team record 1-7. Although the teams traded baskets throughout...

The girls huddle during a tournament that took place over the weekend (not the official team)

Coach Coward and the captains prepare for the Girls’ Basketball preseason

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2023

As winter rolls around once again at Westford Academy, so does basketball season, and head coach Russell Coward has to take on the task of choosing his team for the girls' basketball season of 2023-2024....

The team huddles around Coach Coward as they make a plan to close the gap between the two scores.

Girls’ Basketball faces heavy loss of 25-60 against Bridgewater-Raynham

Srivas Arun, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2023

The WA Girls' Basketball team experienced a loss of 25-60 against Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School (BR) in a home game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, making their season record 5-10.  One of the main...

WA Girls' Basketball huddles up to game plan for the second half.

WA Girls’ Basketball outlasts Bedford in high scoring battle

James McDermott, Sports Editor
Jan 10, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball improved their record to 3-5 on the season after beating Bedford at home 57-53 on Friday, Jan. 6. WA came out with an abundance of energy to begin the first quarter, starting...

Junior Molly Harding scores a pair of free throws in the fourth quarter.

WA Girls’ Basketball comes up short against Pentucket Regional

Katie McDermott, Staff Writer
Jan 2, 2023

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball dealt their third loss of the season in their away game at Merrimack College against Pentucket Regional on Tuesday Dec. 27, going home with a score of 50-43.  Pentucket...

Freshman Olivia Pillsbury shoots a free throw in the final quarter.

Girls’ basketball scores their first win of the season, defeating Weston 57-12

Kate Kelly, Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2022

The WA Girls' Basketball team brought home their first victory of the season with a 57-12 blowout against Weston High School on December 21 at WA's home court. WA started the first quarter with a lot...

WA Girls' Basketball stands in a line for the National Anthem.

Girls’ basketball wins against Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer
Feb 18, 2022

The Westford Academy girls' basketball team played against Lincoln Sudbury on Wednesday, February 16th. WA took the win with a score of 40-30 after a long game. Westford is playing Concord Carlisle in...

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...

The rest of the team, sitting on the sideline watching their fellow teammates and cheering them on.

WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball wins season opener

Erin Killpartrick, Staff Writer
Dec 14, 2017

WA Girls' Varsity Basketball won their first game against Waltham with a final score of 69-27 on Tuesday, December 12, this puts them at 1-0 on the season.  The game was held at WA and the team...

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