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Westfield State picks up Matt Laverdure

Westfield State picks up Matt Laverdure

Joseph Cornetta, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2019

Matt Laverdure will be taking his talents in baseball to Westfield State University, where he will be a member of the Owls pitching rotation for the upcoming 2019 season. With an outstanding junior year season, Matt was named a DCL All-Star, which meant he was one of the best pitchers in his division....

Member of the team practices twirling baton

Winter guard begins at WA

Anushka Patil, Staff Writer Dec 18, 2018

WA's fall color guard, whose baton performances are showcased at the school football games, will be transitioning into a competitive winter guard season this winter for the first time in its history. The batons, the colors, the excitement, and the performances that winter guard represents will be...

WA and Waltham players await the basketball.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball falls to Waltham

Srinithi Raj, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2018

On Tuesday, December 11, the Westford Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team faced-off against Waltham High School at WA. While playing aggressively in the first match of the season, the WA team fell short of the 17 points they needed to catch up to Waltham, falling to the opponent at a score of...

The WA boys' tennis team.

WA Boys’ Tennis suffers shutout to Lexington

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Jun 15, 2018

The WA Boys' Varsity Tennis Team suffered a stinging defeat Monday afternoon, effectively ending their season. The game began with a hard fight for the initiative, consisting of five matches on five different courts. Playing singles were senior captain Saudip Manna on court #5, sophomore Oliver Davey...

The 1968 WA basketball team

Former WA basketball coach to present scholarships

John Vassilou, Staff Writer Jun 8, 2018

The assistant coach to WA’s 1968 championship basketball team, Pete Gaudet, has been working with the WA community and former WA athletes to put together a scholarship fund for students of the class of 2018. He will be presenting the scholarship funds in person to two seniors on May 31st at WA. Gaudet...

Junior Hannah Keefe drags back the bal to avoid an incoming Waltham defender

Keefe sticks to UMass Lowell

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer May 31, 2018

This year is the last year for senior field hockey star, Hannah Keefe. Over the four years that Keefe has been at WA, she has accomplished many things academically and physically. Keefe has been team captain junior and senior years along with being the leading scorer senior year. "I was [a] DCL All-Star...

Kate Coffey on her horse, Edelman.

Kate Coffey rides to College of Charleston

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer May 31, 2018

Senior Kate Coffey is setting off for the College of Charleston, where she will become a member of the school's equestrian team. She has been horseback riding for over fourteen years, since she was four years old, and is looking forward to continuing her favorite sport. "[It’s] really cool to be...

Senior Alex Mondro, has his game face as he pitches to the other team.

WA Varsity Baseball defeats Bedford 4-1

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer May 11, 2018

`````````````````` On May 10, WA's Varsity Baseball team won against Bedford. Many of the team members were nervous about the big game, but were confident about winning. Assistant Coach Brian Roark was excited about the upcoming game and was optimistic about the chances. " I think the team...

WA baseball has an indecisive finish

WA baseball has an indecisive finish

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2018

WA baseball had a bit of an oddball thrown their way when the umpires called their game between Cambridge R&L off at 7:10 Wednesday evening. The game got off to a quick start with R&L getting a run in the top of the first. The Ghosts put up a great defense, biding time for the bottom of the...

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Dan Allison, Writer Feb 17, 2018

On Thursday the 16th of February, the Frank "Junie" O'Brien ice rink was decked out in streamers and balloons as the girl's hockey program was ready to send off their seniors. Five seniors laced their skates for the last time at their "home" rink: Kylie Gray, Hannah Keefe, Taylor Pacifico, Katie Popp,...