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Westford player skates with the puck.

WA Girls Hockey Celebrates seniors and defeats AB

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2020

On February 1, Westford Academy Girls' Hockey defeated Acton-Boxboro at the Groton School with a score of 6-4. Students, fans, and parents filled the stands to watch the very close game.  In addition to the game, the team celebrated Senior Day for the five seniors, Allie Dean, Lexi Warner, Jennifer...

WA follows the puck down the ice.

Tewksbury-Methuen edges out WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jan 18, 2020

On Friday, January 17 at 7 PM, students, parents, and fans filled the Groton School for the WA Girls' Varsity Hockey game, against Tewksbury-Methuen. WA ultimately lost 4-3 in a close game filled with goals and turning tides. The game began shortly after the WA band performed the national anthem,...

Chan poses at a competition.

Ciara Chan dances her way to Worlds

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Jan 16, 2020

Ciara Chan, a junior at WA, has qualified for Worlds, a huge Irish step competition in Dublin, Ireland. Irish step is a style of dance that is popular in Europe, especially in Ireland. The dance form can be performed in groups or in a solo. There are many different types of Irish dance; however,...

Sophomore Vivian Aeder comes up for a breath during the 100yd breaststroke.

WA Boys’ and Girls’ Swim and Dive triumphs

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday January 11, the WA Swim and Dive team held joint home meets for the boys against Chelmsford and the girls against Tyngsborough. The WA Boys were victorious with a score of 108-78 and the WA Girls won 101-77. The meet was held at UMass Lowell's Costello Athletic Center.  

The boys' hockey team huddles up before their game against Newburyport.

Boys’ Hockey wins first game of season

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday, December 21, Westford Academy Boys' hockey beat Newburyport by a score of 3-1 in their season opener. WA came out strong, controlling the puck throughout the first two periods. Newburyport had very few shots on net for much of the game. Halfway through the first period, WA struck first,...

A ball swishes through the hoop.

WA Boys’ Basketball wins hard fought game against Wayland

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Jan 11, 2020

On Tuesday, January 7, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Basketball team played Wayland high school at WA. Through both halves where the game could have gone either way, WA managed to capitalize in the final period with a score of WA 62 -58. The game began with Wayland getting possession of the ball....

WA players go after ball as AB player shoots.

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats AB 55-25

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2019

Friday, December 13, the WA Girls' Basketball team had their season opener. The game was played at Acton-Boxboro, and WA won. The game featured several three pointers en route to a victory 55-25.    

AB defeats WA Football on Thanksgiving 21-0

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2019

The Westford Academy Grey Ghost football team took on the Acton-Boxboro Colonials in the annual Thanksgiving game. The game took place on Thanksgiving, November 28. On WA’s Trustees field Acton-Boxboro defeated Westford Academy 21-0.  

Julia Bourque poses happily during her game.

WA makes way for first female football player

Anushka Patil, News Editor Nov 1, 2019

One year. Twelve months. 365 days. 8760 hours. That is how long Julia Bourque spent preparing for her breakthrough role on the Westford Academy junior varsity football team. Every year, students gather up their skills to earn potential positions on their designated boys' and girls' sports teams. For...