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Kannan (middle) pitches a bright green softball.

Softballer Kannan commits to Brandeis

Pravar Mukkala, Opinions Editor Jan 18, 2022

Ever since she was nine, Ragini Kannan has been playing softball and has progressively gotten more comfortable with the sport. Now as a senior, she has decided to continue her softball and academic career at Brandeis University as part of the Class of 2026. Kannan has played softball for a club since...

A sophomore at the time, Felicani (#10)  poses with the team after being crowned DCL Champions for the 2021 season.

Softball crowned DCL champs amidst successful season

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 13, 2021

As a result of WPS making the necessary decision to cancel spring sports last March in light of the pandemic's beginning, multiple athletes and coaches were left completely disappointed. Around this time, in the comfort of her home, Westford Academy Head Varsity Softball Coach, Gina Mustoe, reflected...

The softball season has been postponed indefinitely due to Corona.

Softball season cancelled due to the coronavirus

Molly Smith, Staff writer Apr 25, 2020

With the shutting down of schools for the rest of the year, spring athletes are left without their spring seasons, the last opportunity for seniors to play before college. This is the case for senior Maeve Proulx, a captain for this spring's softball season. Proulx has put countless years of practice...

Ghosts defeated by Devils

Heather Vaughan, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

On Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m., the Girls' Varsity Softball team played Burlington at the Westford Academy softball diamond and lost 11-0. This season the Westford Grey Ghosts have done pretty well, winning three games and losing four, including their game against Burlington. The Burlington Devils...

The fields of Westford Academy

WA Softball Bats Short of a Win Against Chelmsford

Aliviah MacCormack, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2019

On April 4th, 2019, the Westford Academy Softball team played Chelmsford High School, suffering a tough 6-3 loss over eight innings. The first inning started off with the girls letting up one run, but soon gaining it back. Senior Kaitlyn Chiasson managed to score a run after junior Maeve Proulx hit...

Sophomore Sydney Kennedy approaches first base

Photos: WA Softball falls short to rival AB

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Softball played rival school Acton-Boxborough for the first time this season, losing with a final score of 7-4. The home game took place on April 28. Being only half way into the season, the girls have another opportunity to beat AB on May 17.

Emma Paulauskas pitching

Softball loses to Methuen 2-1

Alok Ganguly and Jun 16, 2015

WA Softball took Martin Field in Lowell today to face off against Methuen, and in a call that upset many WA fans, lost the game 2-1 in the top of the seventh inning. Starting off well, WA was able to score one run in the first inning, and kept this lead for three more innings. During this time, the...

Ross begins the sprint to first base after a hit.

Morgan Ross steps up to the plate

Jun 10, 2014

by Tim Delouchrey Sports Liaison “I love softball!” The speaker of those words, two year varsity softball player Morgan Ross, has become a rising star after an exceptional season as a junior. It was her second year playing at the varsity level and she has solidified herself amongst the...