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Alpine Ski races to the finish at state championship

Alpine Ski races to the finish at state championship

Benjamin Borselli, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2022

The WA Alpine Ski team closed out their season on March 1, racing against 21 ski clubs from across Massachusetts at the state finals. The slopes of Mt. Wachusett were crowded with over 300 skiers ready to take their shot at the state title. Westford raced hard coming into the states, but when it came...

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2017

Sean Doherty is one of Westford Academy's best nordic skiers. He started skiing back when he was in seventh grade. "My dad was into the sport, so he started to teach me in seventh grade, and I have been skiing ever since [then]" Doherty said. Doherty's dream is to ski for a varsity skiing team...

Snow Place Like Nashoba Valley

Snow Place Like Nashoba Valley

Nov 10, 2014
Nashoba Valley Ski area is preparing to open for the 2014-2015 winter season and it will offer many activities for students.
Opinion: Should all of the Winter Olympic activities really be called sports?

The “Sports” of the Olympics

Mar 3, 2014

By Anthony Giovino Staff Writer In truth, the Winter Olympics are, for the most part, called what they truly are: games. The so-called "sports" of these Olympics are no more a sport than cleaning the house, or building structures. And yet, if somebody were to put a timer on those activities and...

Freud pushes the limits

Mar 12, 2013

By Victoria Walker Staff Writer With spring approaching quickly and in the midst of schedule-planning, students at WA may find themselves conflicted about what activities they will be able to fit into their schedule. They may think that they have to limit themselves to a sport, a student council...

The 2013 Westford Alpine Ski Team

Westford Alpine Ski carves their way to success

Mar 4, 2013

By Doug Boyle Staff Writer The Westford Academy alpine ski team season came to an end on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Both the girls and boys fought for state titles were unable to win. The boys finished fourth and the girls finished eleventh. For individuals, sophomore sensation James Larsen...