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WA Grey Ghosts gather around Coach Rich during the Dracut game.

Ghosts make long-awaited return to football

Unnati Bhat, Social Networking and Multimedia Editor Sep 14, 2021

Football is a staple of American high school; Whether someone plays the sport, attends games, or cheers on the team, football touches the majority of students at Westford Academy. The WA Football Team, the Grey Ghosts, had their first game last Friday, Sept. 10, against Dracut. This was the first...

Durgin in the middle of a dive.

Durgin to dive at Georgetown

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 14, 2021

When Senior Lizzy Durgin attended her first dive practice, she was directed to the highest platform: 3 meters above the water. Although Durgin initially had a fear of heights, overcoming her trepidation was one of her many accomplishments as a competitive diver. Durgin’s diligence and talent has...

Boys' Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Boys’ Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Jun 16, 2021

The boys' volleyball team took on Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in the DCL semi-finals on Monday, June 14, 2021. The game was held in Westford Academy's main gym and ended with Westford winning three out of five sets.

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...

Wahlquist holding up 3rd place medal for long and high jump in the 2019 track and field divisional championships.

Wahlquist falls in love with St. Lawrence University

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer Jun 5, 2021

The senior girls track and field team captain, Maia Wahlquist, is someone who has persevered. When she returned to the U.S. from Sweden, she fell in love with track and field. However, she suffers from Compartment Syndrome, which has caused her many difficulties. She pushed through and now runs track...

Two players take the draw to start off a game.

Boys lacrosse faces off against Lincoln-Sudbury

Estella Cui, Staff Writer Jun 4, 2021

On May 28, boys varsity lacrosse faced off against Lincoln-Sudbury. The game was held on the Trustees' Field at Westford Academy. The final score was 4-19; Lincoln-Sudbury won.   The next game for the varsity boys will be on Wednesday, June 9th. They will face Waltham High School on the...

Kreithen is set to play Baseball at the University of Toronto.

Kreithen slides to University of Toronto for baseball

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager May 30, 2021

At Westford Academy, the majority of students end up leaving their sport in high school. This is not the case for senior Aaron Kreithen, who has had a passion for baseball since he was young. He has committed to the University of Toronto where he will continue to pursue his sport.  Kreithen has played...

McKay prepares an overhead shot during the second set of her first match.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity Tennis suffers loss to Newton South

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 16, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Tennis team suffered a tight loss to Newton South on Friday, May 14. The match was held on the tennis courts behind Stony Brook Middle School in the afternoon of Friday, May 14. The match ended with a final score of 2-3. The team's next match is on Monday, May 17, against Acton-Boxborough....

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters - Episode 6

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters – Episode 6

James Farley and Perry Mourtzinos Feb 17, 2021

Perry Mourtzinos and James Farley, freshmen here at Westford Academy, host the From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters sportscast.  Coaches, plays, star players, and trades, this sportscast has it all!  Episodes will be uploaded every Tuesday and Friday. Tune in! In this episode of From Ballparks...

Seniors Mikey Kennedy and Alex Oakleaf pose for a picture.

Seniors take fifth year for college attention

Rohun Voruganti, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2021

Seniors Alex Oakleaf and Mikey Kennedy are among the students that got their seasons taken away, originally expecting to play at the next level.  Both basketball players, Oakleaf and Kennedy did not get their last season. Now, Kennedy has an altered football season.  The pair have been playing their...

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory.

From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters – Episode 5

James Farley and Perry Mourtzinos Feb 10, 2021

Perry Mourtzinos and James Farley, freshmen here at Westford Academy, host the From Ballparks to Buzzer Beaters sportscast.  From coaches, plays, star players, and trades, this sportscast has it all!  Episodes will be uploaded every Tuesday and Friday.  Tune in! In today’s episode of From...