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WAGH lines up for the opening face-off

WAGH ties home opener vs. Boston Latin

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Dec 14, 2016

The Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Hockey team tied their home opener at Groton School against Boston Latin by a score of 3-3. The girls started off strong, but after falling behind in the middle of the match up, they found themselves unable to crawl out quick enough in order to secure the win. The...

WAGH season ends in semi-finals of MIAA playoffs

WAGH season ends in semi-finals of MIAA playoffs

Olivia Vallone, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2016

WA Girls’ Hockey lost in the semi-finals of the MIAA playoffs against Arlington Catholic on Sunday, March 13th, with a score of 4-1. The team finished their season with a record of 13-6-5. The team shocked everyone making an appearance against the number one seed in the semi-finals. The first period...

Girls' Hockey

Girls’ Hockey skates past Woburn 2-1

Alisha Sabnis and Olivia Vallone Mar 9, 2016

WA Girls' Hockey won against Woburn on Tuesday, March 8th, at an away game. WA fans were cheering on the girls throughout the game and the Ghosts were triumphant in the end. As the girls were getting ready to play, the fans were anxiously waiting for the game to commence. Different cheers, including...

Gulliver from his playing days. Photo provided by Gulliver

Gulliver shares his tragic concussion story

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Jan 25, 2016

Concussions are one of the few invisible physical injuries that an athlete can have. However, the effects and overall impact of concussions is not lost on one former WA boys' hockey player, who will now never be able to play hockey, or any other sports for the remainder of his still young life. Anthony...

WA gathers during a timeout.

Boys’ Hockey falls to Chelmsford

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Jan 2, 2016

On Saturday, January 2nd, WA Boys' Hockey took on the Chelmsford Lions in a late afternoon showdown at Skate 3. The game ultimately ended with a final score of 5-1 in favor of Chelmsford. The game started out with heavy pressure from the Chelmsford offense as they had several scoring chances. However,...

WA prepares for a face-off.

Girls’ hockey dominates Weston

Patrick Coffey, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2015

On Saturday, December 19th, Girls’ Varsity Hockey played a small hybrid team of girls from both Weston and Wayland that was rather inexperienced. Westford Academy took full advantage of this game’s opportunities and dominated the opposing team with a final score of 10-1. The Grey Ghosts started...

Girls' hockey defeated

Girls’ hockey defeated

Mar 1, 2015
The varsity girls' hockey team faced a tough loss tonight against Arlington- Catholic in the MIAA Division 1 playoff game with a final score of 6-2.
The Curran brothers in front of a hockey rink

Curran brothers skate for cure

May 30, 2014
Over the years, brothers Tim and Brian Curran have raised over $100, 000 through a fundraiser of their own creation.

Video: Drapeau Commits to Loyola

Jun 19, 2013

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor Westford Academy junior Jay Drapeau recently committed to play lacrosse for Loyola University. This Division 1 school offers up great opportunity for Drapeau, who has been dedicated to the sport of lacrosse for many years.

The team on senior night

Varsity Hockey struggles through injuries

Mar 1, 2013

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor Varsity Boys’ hockey has historically been one of Westford Academy’s most successful and popular sports, however this season was a tough one, marred with injuries and underperformance, the team finished with a record of 3-15-3. The misfortune started early,...

WA Girls' Hockey team after winning the DCL championship title.

Girls’ Hockey team outplays competition

Mar 1, 2013

A well oiled machine must have all of its parts working together, each doing its separate job to collaborate and cooperate to achieve a common goal. The Westford Academy Girls' Hockey could easily be described as a perfectly oiled machine, with all players working together, building upon their...

The dull battered bleachers

Change coming to Alumni Field

Oct 26, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor As everyone has noticed, the bleachers have changed, and it has become clear to many that its current state is not an improvement. They appear flimsy, cheap and are an eyesore. However, this is not the final product, as big changes are due to come at Alumni Field. "No,...