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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

WA and Newton South watch as senior Tamar Almasian's shot goes through the basket.

Girls’ basketball dominates Newton South from beginning to end

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jan 15, 2022

With well-executed three-point shots, strong offensive plays, and quick recoveries, Westford Academy Girls' Basketball defeated Newton South on Friday, Jan. 14, with a final score of 54-34. "We really played well as a team today. Our energy remained high, and we executed on a lot of the strategy that...

WA Girls Varsity team watches the ball, waiting to receive at the right moment.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball loses against Newton South

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor Oct 14, 2021

The Westford Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball team lost to Newton South 0-3 at Westford Academy's main gym on Oct 12. Newton South won the first set 25-11, the second set 25-20, and the third set 25-21, taking home the victory. Throughout all three sets, WA missed several serves and spikes, leading...

A WA gymnast performs on the uneven bars.

WA Gymnastics places second at DCL championships

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5, WA girls' gymnastics placed second in the Dual County League Championships with a score of 134.850. Going into the meet, the WA girls had a season record of 5-2. The girls competed against Newton-South, Acton-Boxborough, and the Cambridge-Rindge & Latin School, with Newton-South...

Junior Elizabeth Nolan stops Newton South from properly passing the ball.

WA girls’ basketball crushed in a game against Newton South

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy girls' varsity basketball played Newton South, losing  in an anti-climactic game, in which Newton-South took the win, 30-42. Starting the game, Newton South scored the first basket. Weak offensive and defensive skills on the part of WA filled the first quarter,...

After WA Senior Declan Morse makes an attempt at the basket, both teams lock eyes with the ball, waiting in anticipation to see whether or not Morse would tie the score.

WA boys’ basketball defeats Newton South in a nail-biting game

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy varsity boys' basketball faced off against Newton South in a heated game that went overtime. Throughout the game, the crowd was chanting, the players were motivated, and spirits were high. Ultimately, WA pulled through, winning the game 53-51.  

Senior Skyler Anderson sets the ball.

WA Girls’ Volleyball defeats Newton-South 3-0

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor Oct 18, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball came out victorious in their game against Newton-South by winning all three sets.WA made a come-back after their loss against Newton-South during their away game on September 17th. WA started off strong by scoring three consecutive points due to...

Senior Hannah Kettering casts on the uneven bars.

Girls’ Gymnastics performs strongly but falls to Newton-South

Chloe Morbelli, Arts and Entertainment Editor Jan 19, 2018

WA Girls’ Gymnastics had a close meet against Newton-South on Thursday January 18 at 4 p.m. , with some high scoring routines and gymnasts. Scoring an overall 131.15 to Newton-South’s 134.75, WA lost the third meet of the season. They tied with their overall score from their last meet on January...

WA lines up at end of game to high-five Newton South.

Girls’ volleyball loses 3-0

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor Oct 13, 2015

On Tuesday, October 13th, WA Girls' Volleyball lost a home game to Newton South with a final score of 3-0. In the first set, the girls started off slowly and were losing 11-5 by the first time-out.  After a break, the girls rallied with Senior Bridget Gomes delivering strong serves as well as great...

WAGS lost a close game to Newton-South.

WAGS drops a close one

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Sep 18, 2015

On Friday, September 18th, the WA Girls' Soccer team took on Newton-South at home. Although most of the game was even, Newton-South cashed in on the opportunities they were given and won 2-0. The game started off even, with both teams getting decent offensive zone. Sophomore Emma O'Sullivan denied...