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Junior Josh Madsen steps on the service line, establishing his rhythm before delivering a serve.

Boys’ Tennis season concludes in hard-fought match

Misha Singhal, Co-Reviews and Opinions Editor Jun 11, 2026

After a challenging game, the Westford Academy Boys' Tennis season came to an end on Saturday, June 6, at home in a 3-2 defeat against Needham High School. Freshman Shrey Chawla and Rishab Anoop both won their respective singles matches. However, Needham secured the team victory by winning the remaining...

Members of the Unified Basketball team line up to practice shooting.

Unified Basketball expands inclusivity at WA

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor Sep 17, 2024

As the players rush to their opponent's side of the court, blood pumps through their veins, sweat drips down their faces, and an explosive energy fills every move they make. Executing a near-perfect play, scoring a point, and working together as one unit are indescribable feelings that athletes in team...

Paglia in possession of the ball

WAGS recap of the MIAA tournament

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Nov 12, 2019

The photo gallery of Friday's game, where the Westford Academy Girls Soccer Team were victorious, 3-1, and advanced to the semi-finals. Yesterday, Westford Academy played Brookline in the semifinals of the MIAA tournament for varsity girls' soccer, and WA was ultimately defeated 2-1. During...

Algonquin player.

WA dominates Algonquin at sectional quarterfinals

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Mar 1, 2018

  WA took an impressive 75-31 win against Algonquin on Wednesday, February 28, setting them up to play on Sunday in the regional semifinals. WA, the #2 seed, had high expectations against Algonquin, which stood at #10 coming into the game. "We're the higher seeded team, so obviously...

Riley Rohlfs Reflects on a Successful Season

Riley Rohlfs Reflects on a Successful Season

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2017

Riley Rohlfs, a junior at WA, has just wrapped up his third season as a Varsity Golf member. One of the top golfers at WA, he proved he could not only compete in just team matches but at a sectional and state level individually. Rohlfs played for WA during the 2017-2018 season  against various teams...

Principal Jim Antonelli hand out finalist medals to the team after the game

WAGS falls just short of state title

Ben Walker and Andrew Friel (Photos), Co-Editors-in-Chief Nov 18, 2017

On Saturday, November 18th, WA Girls’ Soccer squared off against the Wachusett Mountaineers for a chance to capture the girls’ soccer division I state title. Unfortunately for WAGS, they 2-1 lost in double overtime, falling just short of the title after a historic playoff run. This run was...

WA wrestler goes head to head with his opponent

Wrestling makes it to States

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Feb 17, 2017

Starting on Friday, February 17 2017, Westford Academy Boys’ Wrestling competed in the MIAA State Championships at Methuen High School. This is a two day event and ends on Saturday, February 18. Fans from all over the state were cheering on their teams continuously throughout the match.  “I feel...

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...

Hannah Hackley goes for the layup. Photograph by Jocelyn Cote.

WAGB faces Braintree defeat

Mar 15, 2014
Westford Academy Girls' Basketball suffered a tough loss tonight in the Division I state championships at the DCU Center.
Click the photo to read the game story against Springfield central.

WAGB advances to state championship

Mar 11, 2014
WA Girls' Varsity Basketball came up big Tuesday with a 63-51 win over Springfield Central High School at the Mass Mutual Center to advance to the Division I state championship.