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Senior Kayleigh Semeter sends the ball over the net

Girls’ Volleyball sweeps Groton-Dunstable at regional semis

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Nov 10, 2017

WA Girls' Volleyball powered ahead of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School in the regional semifinals Thursday, taking three straight sets and settling a decisive victory 25-22, 25-17, 25-23. This is the first year the team has made it past the 2nd round of DCLs in several years, and are now 16-2...

Dias headed to Duquesne University

Dias headed to Duquesne University

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 9, 2017

Every year, WA sees a handful of talented athletes commit to continuing their athletic careers at a range of universities. Whether it be soccer, basketball, lacrosse, or another sport, we often see a significant number of athletes sign to play at their schools. However, in recent years at WA, commitment...

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Dan Allison, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017

Every season we see the numbers and names change on every sports team. This year, the varsity football team welcomes in freshman Jack Wilson. This ninth grade offensive tackle has been playing with the varsity team all season providing protection in the pocket when his skills are needed. Being a...

Waterhouse rallies the team after they begin to gain momentum.

WA Girls’ Volleyball loses to Cambridge R&L

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Oct 27, 2017

On October 26, 2017, the Girls' Varsity Volleyball team fell short to Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Senior Night. The girls started off well and won the first set, but ended up losing the second, third and fourth sets, concluding the game with a score of 3-1. Since it was the final game of the...

The Westford Academy girls varsity field hockey team faces off against rivals AB

WA Field Hockey faces off against AB

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2017

On October 11, the Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Field Hockey Team played their rivals Acton-Boxborough. The game was even at the beginning of the first half, but the lady grey ghosts soon found themselves down 3-0 by halftime. Even after regrouping at the half, WA had a difficult time slowing down...

Senior captain Emily Doolin on the court

WA Girls’ Volleyball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Oct 19, 2017

On Thursday October 19th, Westford Academy Girls’ Volleyball played a successful game against Lincoln-Sudbury, winning 3 sets to 0. Though the sets were quite close in score, WA pulled ahead in each one to win the game. In the first set, WA started off strong, leading 4-0. Notable performances...

Seniors huddle up during their game against the sophomores

Lady Grey Ghosts Football cancelled over safety concerns

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2017

One of the most popular traditions for the better part of the last decade during the famed WA Spirit Week is the Lady Grey Ghost Football game, better known as Powderpuff. The Thursday tradition that has hosted many great games over the past years, has been cancelled for this year and for future years. One...