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Senior captain Olivia Bernier swings her arm in preparation to pitch.

Softball falls to Billerica Memorial High School

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor Apr 8, 2026

Westford Academy Softball suffered a 6-5 defeat against Billerica Memorial High School on Monday, April 6, setting their season record to 1-1 after a successful season opener win against Groton-Dunstable High School. The team's next game will be against Waltham High School on Wednesday, April 8, at 4...

This season's captains pose with the previous captains. (From bottom left to bottom right) Anya Gesin, Sanvi Luthra, Mikayla Creighton

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2025

As the winter sports season comes to an end, coaches and players alike are preparing for their upcoming spring sports, one of which being WA's softball team. After a challenging but impressive 2023-2024 season, the softball players are returning with high hopes.  This year, the team hopes to perform...

Gesin takes a swing in the batters box at a Westford Academy game.

Gesin swings her way to Bay Path University

Carissa Schutt, Co-Sports Editor Dec 19, 2024

Playing a sport in college is a dream for many athletes but it is not something just any athlete can do. It takes a lot of talent and commitment to even be considered to play for a college team. However, this dream became a reality for senior softball player Anya Gesin. With all the hard work Gesin...

The infielders meet at the mound to encourage pitcher.

Softball sets sights on DCL title

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Mar 31, 2024

At the start of each season, every team in the state is 0-0. Despite this, some teams have higher expectations than others. Westford Academy Softball is a team that has earned the right to go into every year with big goals. After going 10-6 last season, WA has their focus locked in on winning another...

Strzegowski heads to Keene State to play softball and major in exercise science

Strzegowski hits a home run on her way to Keene State

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2023

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

Clark at Assumption University.

Senior Mia Clark slides into Assumption University for softball

Ella DiRuggiero, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2023

Playing sports in college is a very memorable and exciting experience. Many college athletes spend lots of their childhood training and working hard so they are able to pursue their sport in college. A WA senior, Mia Clark, has played softball since she was nine years old and is finally living out her...

The softball team poses for a picture.

Softball takes a victory over Lincoln Sudbury

Katie Hall, Staff Writer Jun 7, 2022

 The WA Varsity Softball Team had their first DCL game and won 5-0 against Lincoln Sudbury on Tuesday, May 24. This allowed them to move on in the DCLs. The team ended their season with 13 wins and 2 losses as well as the title of DCL Champions and DCL Cup Champions.

Junior Lillian Proulx waits for the next pitch to be thrown

Photos: WA Girls Softball defeats Bedford 2-1 to win DCL Cup

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Jun 2, 2022

The WA Girls' Softball team won their DCL Cup Championship on Friday, May 27th at home, beating Bedford by a final score of 2-1. They had 14 wins and only two losses throughout the whole season. They are one of the top teams in the state, and they will next move to the MIAA State Tournament next week....