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WA players cheer on teammates from the dugout

WA Boys’ Baseball triumphs over Chelmsford

Srinithi Raj, Feature Editor Jun 3, 2019

On Saturday, June 1 at 3 PM, WA Boys’ Baseball won against Chelmsford on home ground, with a score of 4-2. Head Coach Mike Parent describes how the team specifically prepared to face Chelmsford.  “Today [the team] got here early and hit off the pitching machine; it’s something that simulates...

WA Player Fights for Possession
Photo by: Mark Musante

WA Girls’ Hockey ends season with a 4-1 loss

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2017

WA Girls' Hockey was defeated by the Woburn Tanners 4-1 today in their 6:00 PM divisional playoff game, ending their season with a tearful farewell. With ten minutes until the start of the game, bleachers filled with fans ranging from supportive siblings and parents of players, to WA students and...

Andee Song preparing for Wellesley's serve.

Photos: WA Girls’ Tennis loses vs. Wellesley

Morgan Rose, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2016

Westford Academy played Wellesley in Girl's tennis today at Lexington Academy. Westford Academy lost 3-2, therefore having Wellesley become the Eastern MA Champions of the MIAA State Tournament. Westford Academy had previously won the Division 1 North Championship. The Westford roster consists of...

Teams prepare for action before the game.

Volleyball’s remarkable run ends

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Jun 10, 2016

Westford Academy Boys' Volleyball team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Framingham Flyers this afternoon at Wellesley High School. Competing for a trip to the state championship, WA fought their hearts out to the final point but could not overcome the young Framingham team. The first game was...

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...

A WA defender attempts to get to the Reading quarterback.

Ghosts eliminated from playoffs

Nick Stanglewicz, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2015

The Grey Ghosts' perfect season came to an end on Friday night as they lost 14-3 in the second round of the MIAA D2 playoffs to the Reading Rockets.   The theme for the first half of play was defense.  The only points of the half were scored by senior kicker Kyle Pilachowski, who kicked a field...

The Ghosts celebrate their victory.

Football clinches DCL title

Nick Stanglewicz, Staff Writer Oct 23, 2015

If you only saw the box score for the game, you might've though the Ghosts won a close one to secure their first DCL title since 2009. However,  after they quickly marched down to the endzone early in the third quarter, the game got a bit closer. The Ghosts eventually won the game 45-34,...

The scoreboard at the game.

Boys’ Soccer Season Comes to a Close

Nov 5, 2014
On Wednesday the boys soccer team competed in their second round of playoffs against Saint John's Prep and fell short 2-0. The Ghosts entered the playoffs as the the number eight seed and today lost to the number four seed. Now, the season is over.
WYBA Playoff Bracket Challenge

WYBA Playoff Bracket Challenge

Feb 27, 2014

The WYBA Rec ball playoffs kick off this Sunday and in the spirit of the upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament we are having a bracket challenge of our own. We challenge all Ghostwriter readers to fill out a bracket of their own and send it over to us. We will track the results of your bracket as the...

Doubles lead boys' tennis

Doubles lead boys’ tennis

Jun 7, 2013

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor Often when a sports fan thinks abut Westford Academy, they think about hockey, lacrosse, football and a dominant girls’ tennis team. Boys’ tennis is not on that list. However, this year the team was a force to be reckoned with, finishing the regular season 13-3. The...