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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Sophomore Jack Donovan drives his ball down the fairway.

Westford Academy Golf dominates Bedford 55-16

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

The WA Varsity Golf team took the win over Bedford on Thursday, Sep. 7 in a home match at Nabnasset Lake Country Club. With a 55-16 sweep against their opponent, WA increases the team's record to 3-1 overall. In the past couple of years, Westford Academy has become a dominant team in the Dual County...

WA wins their home opener 2-0, then shakes hands with the Waltham players.

WA Field Hockey has their eyes set on a competitive season

Katie McDermott, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a 12-4-2 record last year, the 2023 field hockey team is ready to take on the season. Led by Coach Cheri Fisher and senior captains Katie Carroll, Autumn Humphrey and Ally Lombardo, the team is hoping to make it as far as they can in the Dual County League (DCL). This is going to be an eventful...

Senior captain Abby Baker dribbles the ball down the field.

Girls’ Soccer has high hopes for the season

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Sep 12, 2023

The loud cheering of teammates from the sidelines encourages the athletes hustling down the field. Coaches yell out commands, players pass the ball, and the crowd watches as WA pulls out a victory on a fall day. This is something that WA Girls' Soccer (WAGS) hopes is a regular occurrence this upcoming...

WA Girls' Volleyball huddles in the middle of a timeout during the second set.

Girls’ Volleyball takes first win of the season 3-1 against Lowell High

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Sep 10, 2023

WA Girls’ Volleyball team faced Lowell High School on Thursday, Sep. 7, taking home their first win of the season with a score of 3-1 and making their current record 1-1. After suffering a loss on September 5 in their season opener, WA arrived energized for the first away game of the season. Despite...

WA works together to return a Groton-Dunstable serve.

Girls’ Volleyball falls to Groton-Dunstable 3-1 to begin season

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief Sep 6, 2023

In their first game of the 2023 season, WA Girls’ Volleyball suffered a 3-1 loss to Groton-Dunstable in an intense 4-set game at home on Tuesday, Sep. 5. The Ghosts came out strong in their first set of the season, taking an early 9-5 lead thanks to strong serves from senior captain Jenny Alexander....

Senior Matt Morash practices his pitch before the next inning starts.

WA Baseball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury, moves to Round of 8

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Jun 12, 2023

The Boy's Varsity Baseball team won 4-3 over Lincoln-Sudbury on June 10, keeping their undefeated record of 20-0 alive. Although WA made it to the Round of 8, their game against Saint John's Shrewsbury ended their undefeated season with a loss 3-10 on June 11. WA started off the game weak but senior...

Athletes at WA identify in many different ways.

WA’s queer athletes share experiences

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 5, 2023

As a teenager, identity is at the forefront of one's mind. Along with managing academics, extracurriculars, and finalizing plans for the future, teenagers in today's world must figure out who they are. And while many factors play a role in a person's identity, one of the most important ones is a sense...

Krikorian smiles in the library.

Krikorian dives head first into Sacred Heart

Fares Osman, Opinions & Reviews Editor May 19, 2023

Senior Ruby Krikorian has been a swimmer for most of her life. After her final race at the championship meet, Krikorian was positive she wanted to continue swimming and committed to Sacred Heart University. There, she will be joining her sister, Ella Krikorian, on the swim team. Ever since she was...

Online sportsbooks provide an easier betting platform than ever before.

The rise of sports gambling at WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor May 11, 2023

Last names have been removed to protect source's identities. Gambling has been a prominent aspect of sports culture for the majority of history. Ever since gambling online through sportsbooks became officially legalized as of March 10, 2023 in Massachusetts, the volume has increased significantly....

The WA Lacrosse team steps onto the field, ready to warm up for the upcoming game against Newton South.

Photos: Boys’ Lacrosse scores a 12-4 victory against Newton South

Deepa Gautam, Co-Managing Editor May 10, 2023

Boys' Varsity Lacrosse took a 12-4 win against Newton South at a home game on Thursday, May 4, increasing their season record to a 7-6 overall. After gaining an early 7-1 lead throughout the first two quarters, the team was able to keep up the energy and maintain their significant margin until the very...

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

WA Baseball shuts out Concord-Carlisle in narrow victory

Jack Zwirn, Opinions/Broadcast Editor May 4, 2023

The Boys' Varsity Baseball team won 2-0 over Concord-Carlisle on May 3rd, improving their record to 10-0. The undefeated team was led by senior Matt Morash's domination on the mound; mixing his fastball, changeup, slider, and curveball to finish with 11 strikeouts. WA's offense was able to consistently...