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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

WA wins their home opener 2-0, then shakes hands with the Waltham players.

WA Field Hockey has their eyes set on a competitive season

Katie McDermott, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a 12-4-2 record last year, the 2023 field hockey team is ready to take on the season. Led by Coach Cheri Fisher and senior captains Katie Carroll, Autumn Humphrey and Ally Lombardo, the team is hoping to make it as far as they can in the Dual County League (DCL). This is going to be an eventful...

WA works together to return a Groton-Dunstable serve.

Girls’ Volleyball falls to Groton-Dunstable 3-1 to begin season

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief Sep 6, 2023

In their first game of the 2023 season, WA Girls’ Volleyball suffered a 3-1 loss to Groton-Dunstable in an intense 4-set game at home on Tuesday, Sep. 5. The Ghosts came out strong in their first set of the season, taking an early 9-5 lead thanks to strong serves from senior captain Jenny Alexander....

WA Girls' Basketball cheers together prior to a game.

Girls’ Basketball season comes to a close

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Feb 23, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Natick 56-33 on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Roundball Tournament at Mansfield High School to end their season with a record of 6-14.  From the opening tip, Natick jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead, resulting in WA Head Coach Russ Coward calling timeout to stop the early...

WA huddles up prior to their season opener against Wachusett Regional High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Girls’ Basketball tips off their season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2022

10 DCL Championships in 13 years. Reigning DCL Champions. Two banners are necessary to display their recent accolades in the WA gymnasium. These accomplishments solely skim the surface of the WA Girls’ Basketball team’s journey to becoming a DCL powerhouse. Yet, Head Coach Russ Coward realizes...

WA Girls' Ice Hockey lines up for a face-off in their 2-1 victory over Waltham.

WA Girls’ Ice Hockey defeats Waltham 2-1 to start season 1-0

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 12, 2022

WA Girls’ Ice Hockey defeated Waltham High School 2-1 at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink on Saturday, Dec. 11 to start their season with a record of 1-0.  From the opening puck drop, WA, led by senior captain Faith MacDonald, initiated the majority of offensive opportunities in the early stages...

Carpenter has built a legacy as head coach for the Boys' Hockey team, leading to his Hall of Fame induction.

Carpenter inducted into the Westford Academy Athletic Hall of Fame

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 1, 2022

A lot can happen in the world of sports in 47 years. Championships are won, iconic players retire, and both joy and heartbreak transpire. For WA Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey Head Coach Bob Carpenter, he has developed as a coach and mentor for his players. After 27 years as the WA Boys’ Varsity Hockey...

From left to right, top to bottom. 
Alana Saunders (Team Manager), Courtney Dupre, Catherine Crane, Lilly DiRico, Jocelyn Vogel, Sophie Krauss, Keilana DaRosa, Sanah Chatiwala, Eesha Srivastava, Taylor Bourque, Aashi Gurtata, Sarra Lonning, Navya Balineni. (Not pictured: Jenny Alexander, and Mia Rose).

Girls’ Volleyball is prepared for a comeback season

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions editor Sep 9, 2022

After a disappointing 6-12 record last year, the WA Girls' Volleyball Team is ready to bounce back. They are looking to set up a rebound season with a rejuvenated team led by Coach Brandon Eang and senior captains Courtney Dupre, Taylor Bourque, Catherine Crane, and Mia Rose. Now the team sets their...

The 2021 WA Lacrosse team huddles during a game. Many up-and-coming stars for the 2022 season made their debut last season.

WA lacrosse makes headway into the season

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Mar 28, 2022

With spring starting, lacrosse is right around the corner. Seniors are ready to pour it all out for their last season in high school, juniors are ready to step up, and underclassmen are taking big steps to make a difference. As practice began last week, captains junior Drew Wilson, senior Ryan McCarthy,...

WA Boys' Varsity Basketball team regroups at the end of practice to discuss strategy.

Boys’ basketball make way for the 2021-2022 season

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 13, 2021

The student section is packed with kids whited-out. They scream and cheer as WA Boys’ Basketball makes the last shot of the game. Time’s about to run out and only seven seconds are left on the clock. Sweat drips onto Coach Bramanti's playboard, but little did everyone know, this would be the last...

WA Boys' Hockey team celebrates their win against Waltham.

WA Boys’ Hockey returns after missing last season

Jack Zwirn, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2021

Westford Academy Boys' Hockey will return to the ice this winter after missing their 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19 cancellations. The last Dual County League (DCL) season played by WA was in 2019-2020, in which WA held an average record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties. The team will have to be...

Holiday Gifts ready to be opened.

40 gift ideas to consider this holiday season

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Dec 18, 2020

The holiday season is here: time full of love, family, friends, and continuous gift shopping for almost everyone you know. But, fear not! The Ghostwriter's here!  Coming up with gifts for so many people during the holiday season can be tough, and knowing what to get for different occasions can be tricky,...

Junior Gianna Pannese (left) and freshmen Giselle Piedrahita (right) smiling for a picture after a competition.

Piedrahita and Pannese defy odds in wrestling

Amelia Neal and Penny Joyce Mar 15, 2020

In a male-dominated sport like wrestling, people often forget about the talented female athletes. The number of girls on a wrestling team decreases even more at the high school level. However, at WA, two females broke the gender barriers:  freshman Giselle Piedrahita and junior Gianna Pannese. This...