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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Bramanti and Russo flex for the camera.

Boys’ basketball has sights set on hanging a banner in 2024

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 15, 2023

After an up and down season last year that ended in heartbreaking fashion, Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball is more motivated than ever to hang up a victory banner at the end of this season.  A hot start in the DCL last year had WA in a great position to make a state tournament push as long as...

The 3v3 basketball tournament returns on Wednesday November 15th.

Run it back: 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing Editor Nov 15, 2023

The Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 will be hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament in the main gym after school on Wednesday, November 15. It has become a yearly tradition, as it has been a huge success in previous years. All 13 teams that signed up will be put into a bracket that will work its way towards...

Girls' soccer huddles up before regular season matchup.

Fall sports have a historic season for WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 2, 2023

Every single fall sports team at Westford Academy has officially made the Massachusetts State Tournament in their respective sport. With the State Tournament season upon us for fall sports, WA teams have cemented Westford Academy’s name in every bracket there is.  All across the board, there is a...

Albuquerque lines up for a penalty kick in the second half.

Boys’ soccer put to sleep by Bedford

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Oct 11, 2023

WA Boys’ Soccer's three game winning streak was snapped by Bedford, as they suffered a 2-0 loss at home on Tuesday, Oct. 10. A penalty kick resulted in a shift of momentum and an insurmountable deficit in favor of Bedford. Amidst their best three game stretch of the season, WA entered their game...

WA huddles during a timeout discussing gameplay.

WA Girls’ Volleyball wins in a three-set match against Bedford

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 8, 2023

WA Girls’ Volleyball brought home their second win of the season 3-0 away against Bedford on Friday, October 6th.  Right out of the gate, WA started out strong with accurate passes, flawless sets, and powerful hits. Front row players including sophomores Kaitlyn Pepin and Norah Schweitzer, along...

Khamitkar will run indoor and outdoor track and field at Williams College next fall.

Khamitkar sprints to Williams College

Victoria Farley, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2023

Having the opportunity to play a sport in college is an amazing experience for any athlete. One must be incredibly hardworking and put in strong efforts to reach their goals. This is the case for WA Track and Field senior captain Devesh Khamitkar who recently committed to Williams College to run both...

Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 25, 2023

WA Field Hockey defeated Wayland 3-0 at home on Tuesday, Sep. 19th, making their season record 3-3-1.  Throughout the game, the Ghosts showed strong offensive plays, with two goals scored by senior captain Ally Lombardo and one by sophomore Lia Arevalo. Although Wayland was able to register one shot...

Morris blocks a Belmont player, forcing her to pass to her teammate.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer defeated in home game against Belmont

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Sep 18, 2023

WA's Varsity Girls' Soccer lost 2-1 in their game on Thursday, Sep. 14 to Belmont High School. They led 1-0 early on in the game, but lost their lead after Belmont scored two goals only minutes apart. After half-time, neither team was able to score again, ending the game 2-1. Their next game will be...