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Junior and varsity tennis player Sohana Arani follows through with a sharp serve during tryouts. March 16 through March 19, girls will be assessed on their skills and dedication.

Girls’ Tennis volleys for successful 2026 season

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Editor-In-Chief Mar 18, 2026

Few teams can claim to have had as successful of a season as WA's Girls' Varsity Tennis team had in 2025. After achieving the much-coveted title of Dual County League (DCL) champions, the team managed to fight their way to the state quarterfinals, where they eventually lost to Lexington High School....

From left to right: senior captain Peter Burns, junior captain Nick Kane, and senior assistant captain Cam Hoagland smile for a photo.

Boys’ hockey team determined to shoot for success this season

Jonathan Li, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2025

December has come, winter has arrived, and snow is falling, which can only mean one thing: winter sports have started. Every winter sports team is setting up for success this season. The Westford Academy Boys' Hockey team is no exception to this. After their incredible success last season, with a 10-4-1...

Senior captains and coach pose eagerly to start their season.

WA Boys’ Cross Country team prepares for exciting season ahead

Carissa Schutt, Co Sports Editor Sep 17, 2024

The start of a new school year is more than just an introduction to new teachers and classes for the Westford Academy Boys' Cross Country team; it is the culmination of a summer's worth of training and the beginning of a exciting season of racing. This year there are three senior captains who are very...

This year's Boys' Varsity Soccer team playing soccer tennis.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer has their eyes set on the state tournament

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Sep 8, 2024

For the first time in nine years, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Soccer team made it to the playoffs after a 9-2 record at the end of the 2023 season. Although they lost in the first round to Boston Latin, the team is ready for redemption in the 2024 season. Over the summer, the team was busy...

The captains pose together for their team pictures.

WA Girls’ Lacrosse pushes for a great season

Carissa Schutt, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2024

Spring is almost here, and that means spring sports are starting up at Westford Academy, one of them being WA Girls' Lacrosse. It's a new year which means the team has a few preparations and changes to face. Senior captain Molly Harding, and junior captains Erin Keefe and Kassidy Carmichael share...

Senior Noah Brown, senior captain Dillon Power, and senior Tristan Caldwell (left to right) pose for a picture.

WA Boys’ Volleyball sets up for the upcoming season

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2024

As the winter season has come to a close and the weather gets warmer, the excitement of spring sports builds at WA, and the Boys' Volleyball team is ready to play. The team is coached by multimedia teacher Brandon Eang and is led by senior captains Dillon Power and Ryan Sun. "I am looking forward...

Westford Academy Boys' Tennis lines up for a picture

Westford Academy Boys’ Tennis prepares for pre-season with high hopes

Nihal Mark, Staff Writer Mar 19, 2024

As the spring season approaches, Westford Academy Boys' Tennis is gearing up for another successful year on the courts. With a talented roster of players returning and a dedicated coaching staff leading the way, the team is eager to begin their preseason training and preparation for the upcoming matches. As...

Westford Academy Alpine Ski poses for a picture after winning the Boys' 2022 DCL title.

Alpine Ski gears up for the upcoming season

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

As the cold weather comes to Westford, it brings a new winter sports season, and WA's Alpine Ski team is getting ready to hit the slopes. The team is looking forward to competing and regaining their spot at the top of the DCL. The team is coached by math teacher Erik Ruhmann and is led by four senior...

Coach Carpenter stands with his captains in the weight room before they work out. 
From left to right; Chris Carpenter, Nick Burns, Jack Nelken, Tyler Frazee, and Matt Mulhern

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey shoots for a victorious season

Carissa Schutt, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2023

Winter is approaching, which means the Westford Academy winter sports seasons are starting. Boys' Hockey is one of them, and this year, there are a lot of new changes in store. Senior captains Tyler Frazee, Jack Nelken, Matt Mulhern and junior captains Nick Burns, and JJ Funaro, expressed that they...

Senior captains Alex Kwon, Justin Davighi, and Ilan Rashdan pose for a photo following a match.

Golf is striving for greatness in 2023

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a state tournament appearance and a 9-1 regular season campaign in 2022, WA Golf looks to continue raising the bar as to what is defined as success. With a new coach in physical education teacher Patrick Claycomb at the helm, the team is determined to take a leap large enough to propel them towards...