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Sophomore Adriana Butland fights against a Waltham player to maintain control of the puck.

Photos: WA Girls’ Hockey crushes Waltham 4-0

Imaan Choudhry, Co-News Editor Dec 21, 2025

WA Girls’ Hockey earned a 4-0 victory against Waltham High School in their home game on Thursday, Dec. 19. Neither team scored in the first period, but WA quickly took the lead in the second and third periods. Waltham's defense fell hard against WA’s assertive plays across the ice. This game makes...

Both teams high-five after the game ends.

Girls’ Ice Hockey undergoes a tough shut out game by Lincoln-Sudbury

Sara Metivier, Co-Features Editor Jan 11, 2025

The WA Girl's Ice Hockey team had an unfortunate loss against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LS) at Nashoba Valley Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 9. Although the game was a shutout, leaving the final score at 3-0, WA still put up a good fight. This loss now leaves their season record at 2-6. On...

WA Girls' Hockey shakes hands with AB after the game.

WA Girls’ Hockey defeats Acton-Boxborough 4-1

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Feb 15, 2024

Westford Academy Girls' Hockey improved their record to 6-9-3 after winning 4-1 over Acton-Boxborough at Nashoba Valley Olympia on Wednesday, Feb. 14. From the first puck drop, both teams were going back and forth down the ice, getting many quality scoring opportunities, but both goaltenders were...

WA Girls' Hockey stands for the national anthem before their game begins.

WA Girls’ Hockey wins 8-2 in their season opener over Newton North

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Dec 11, 2023

WA Girls’ Hockey played their first game of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday, December 9, defeating Newton North on their home rink with a final score of 8-2. The Ghosts had no hesitation to dominate possession after the initial puck drop. Less than a minute into the first period, receiving a string...

Westford-Littleton girls hockey team huddles before game starts.

Girls’ hockey defeated by Tewksbury-Methuen in first home game

Deepa Gautam, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2021

On Saturday, December 18, the Westford-Littleton Girls’ Hockey team competed in their first home game of the season, facing the Tewksbury-Methuen Red Rangers. Despite their best efforts, WA was defeated 5-1 at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, marking their second loss of the season. The first period...

The Girls Varsity Hockey Team was together the last time during the 2019 season.

Girls’ Varsity Hockey prepares to beat the competition this season

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2021

The crowd cheers in the stands and teammates rush the ice to celebrate. WA Varsity Girls' Hockey has won their game and everyone is excited to see where their next season can go. Except that next season doesn’t happen. COVID-19 affected many organizations, including the Girls' Varsity Hockey team...

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 follows the puck down the ice.

Tewksbury-Methuen edges out WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jan 18, 2020

On Friday, January 17 at 7 PM, students, parents, and fans filled the Groton School for the WA Girls' Varsity Hockey game, against Tewksbury-Methuen. WA ultimately lost 4-3 in a close game filled with goals and turning tides. The game began shortly after the WA band performed the national anthem,...