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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Smith strikes the ball down the fairway.

A hole in one: Smith commits to U of M

Jonathan Li, Co-Sports Editor May 15, 2026

After her parents fell in love at a golf tournament and her whole life revolving around the sport, it is only fitting for senior Madison Smith to commit to the University of Memphis (U of M) to play Division I (D1) golf. According to Smith, she was first introduced to golf through her family. Not...

From left to right: Li, Dubuque and Smith stand together.

Photos: WA Golf takes a 45-26 senior night win over Waltham

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor Oct 8, 2025

WA Golf defeated Waltham 45-26 on Monday, Oct. 6 at the Nabnasset Lake Country Club. This sets the team's record to 7-4, and their league record to 6-3. Their next game will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 against Wayland High School at the Sandy Burr Country Club.

Smith hits through the ball, sweeping up dirt and dust in the process.

Maddie Smith putts to a sectional title

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor Jun 13, 2025

Many high school athletes, especially juniors, hold the ultimate goal of continuing to play their beloved sport in college. For junior Maddie Smith, this is already a reality as she has committed to playing Division 1 golf at the University of Memphis. Despite having already committed to a college, Smith...

Smith watches as her ball takes off towards the hole.

Smith swings south to University of Memphis

Katie McDermott, Co-features Editor Jan 28, 2025

Finding the right college can be a challenging process, but for some athletes it can be even more challenging because of the added stress of finding a team that best suits them. So many athletes who are passionate about their sport will work countless hours and put in that extra effort for one goal,...

WA Golf smiles for the camera after coming in fifth place at the Massachusetts State Championship, with the beautiful GreatHorse Golf Course in the background.

WA Golf finishes fifth at the State Championship

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Nov 6, 2023

The Westford Academy Golf team concluded their season placing fifth overall at the State Championship, with senior captain Ilan Rashdan finishing second overall at the match played at the GreatHorse golf course in Hampden Massachusetts, on Tuesday Oct. 31. WA had a handful of golfers who were successful...

Sophomore Jack Donovan drives his ball down the fairway.

Westford Academy Golf dominates Bedford 55-16

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

The WA Varsity Golf team took the win over Bedford on Thursday, Sep. 7 in a home match at Nabnasset Lake Country Club. With a 55-16 sweep against their opponent, WA increases the team's record to 3-1 overall. In the past couple of years, Westford Academy has become a dominant team in the Dual County...

Senior captains Alex Kwon, Justin Davighi, and Ilan Rashdan pose for a photo following a match.

Golf is striving for greatness in 2023

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a state tournament appearance and a 9-1 regular season campaign in 2022, WA Golf looks to continue raising the bar as to what is defined as success. With a new coach in physical education teacher Patrick Claycomb at the helm, the team is determined to take a leap large enough to propel them towards...

Morgan Smith admires shot after striking ball.

Morgan Smith finds her fairway at Phillips Exeter

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2022

Driving the tee into the ground, striking the ball, and watching it soar towards the green has become a familiar feeling for Morgan Smith, and one that she will continue to experience at Phillips Exeter High School next year. Golf has been a special part of Morgan’s life for as long as she can remember,...

Senior Cole Kirby putts the ball.

WA golf team dominates opponents all season long

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Nov 3, 2021

The Westford Academy golf team had an extremely successful season, finishing with an impressive 8-2 record, making it to states for the first time in six years, and ending the year as DCL champions.  To cap off their historic season, WA won the DCL championships, led by junior Molly Smith (66), senior...

Sophomore Alex Kwon watches her shot from the fairway as family members look on in the background.

Varsity Golf triumphs over Wayland

Kristen Su, Co-Managing Editor Oct 2, 2021

The WA Varsity Golf team took the win over Wayland on Oct. 1 in a home match at Nabnasset Lake Country Club. With a score of 53.5 - 18.5, the team makes a record of 7-2 overall. Their final match of the regular season will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 6 against Waltham at 3:30 p.m. This last match...

Two young boys from different teams get close while playing a competitive game of soccer.

The decision to run sports is not only irresponsible but catastrophic

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 23, 2020

The sprint invigorates. The chants motivate. The turf feels like home. The wind whispers calming messages. The sweat intensifies. All of these aspects of a high school soccer game lure players and spectators across the country, leaving student athletes counting down the days till the start of their...