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Senior captain Evie Weber takes the draw to start off the game, focusing intently on the ball.

Girls’ Lacrosse falls to Reading in crushing season opener

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 29, 2026

Girls' Varsity Lacrosse lost their first game of the season 14-6 to Reading Memorial High School at Trustees Field on Friday, March 27. Reading's offense began the game with aggressive plays, dominating the field and gaining an early lead on the Ghosts. However, in the final quarter, the Ghosts' offense...

Senior captain Kaitlyn Pepin attempts to score a basket while being guarded by Lowell players.

Photos: Girls’ Basketball wins scrimmage against Lowell

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor Dec 19, 2025

WA Girls' Basketball won three out of five quarters in a home scrimmage against Lowell on Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m, setting the tone for the rest of their season with an overall victory. Their first official game will be held at Waltham High School on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m..

While enjoying the rally, a group of seniors pose for a picture.

Photos: Westford Academy’s 2025-2026 Spirit Rally

Anushka Tekade, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2025

Westford Academy's annual Spirit Rally was held on Friday, Oct. 24. All four grades competed against each other in a lineup of seven different games, including five from last year: the pie eating contest, dodgeball, wheelbarrow race, tug-of-war, and potato sack race. Alongside these five games, two new...

Westford Kiwanis STAR recipient and WA senior Heer Mehta rides in the back of a car.

Photos: Westford celebrated its 56th annual Apple Blossom Parade

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor May 25, 2025

With Main Street flooded by supporters from all over the town, Westford celebrated its 56th annual Apple Blossom Parade on Saturday, May 17. The yearly tradition began on May 19, 1935 when a handful of local apple growers teamed up with the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture and County Extension...

Junior Kaitlyn Pepin sprints to the basket, with a Shrewsbury player defending her closely.

Photos: Girls win, Boys lose in WA Varsity Basketball double header

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Dec 27, 2024

In the evening of Monday, Dec. 23, WA Varsity Basketball hosted a double header against Shrewsbury in the main gym, with the girls' team playing first followed by the boys' team. WA Girls' Basketball came away with a strong 41-31 victory, while WA Boys' Basketball was outmatched and lost 66-43. The girls...

Students perform the popular Gujrati dance "Sanedo".

Photos: SASA hosts their third annual Darba event

Anushka Tekade, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2024

Westford Academy SASA's third annual Darba event was held on Friday, Nov. 15. Students celebrated both Diwali and Garba with a variety of activities, food, and dancing. This year, Darba was able to draw in over 400 attendees including both WA students and parents. The event was filled with energy, passion,...

The WA seniors race onto the field just before the rally begins, waving their class flag.

Photos: Westford Academy’s 2024-2025 Spirit Rally

Anushka Tekade and Katie Fonden Oct 27, 2024

The annual WA Spirit Rally was held on Friday, Oct. 25 where all four grades competed against each other in events ranging from dodgeball and tug-of-war to wheelbarrow racing. This year, a Spikeball event was added to the lineup, bringing a new level of competition and excitement. Although the seniors...

WA senior football players gather to take a group picture with their families.

Photos: WA Football takes a 35-7 victory on Senior Night

Anushka Tekade, Staff Writer Oct 16, 2024

WA Football competed against Waltham in an energy-packed game during Senior Night, taking place on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Trustees Field. WA was able to leave the game victorious, defeating Waltham with a final score of 35-7. The team's next game will take place on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Concord-Carlisle...