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WA Girls' Basketball stands in a line for the National Anthem.

Girls’ basketball wins against Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2022

The Westford Academy girls' basketball team played against Lincoln Sudbury on Wednesday, February 16th. WA took the win with a score of 40-30 after a long game. Westford is playing Concord Carlisle in the DCL final Friday night at 6:00 pm, at Westford Academy.

WA poses in front of the pool following their win.

Girls’ swim and dive wins the DCLs for the tenth year in a row

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2022

The whole team cheers as their win is announced for the tenth year in the row. WA Girls' Swim and Dive has won the Dual County League competition (DCLs) on Sunday, Feb. 6. Competing at Beede Center in Concord-Carlisle, they scored a total of 422 points, winning the championship and beating eight other...

"WA" on the side of Westford Academy.

Racist comments provide platform for necessary change

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 12, 2022

Student perspective on Wayland-Westford verbal abuse incident. “What did they say?” “What’s going on?” “Is she crying?” “Are they laughing?” I was at the home game on Friday, Jan. 28, when racial, sexist slurs and insults from the Westford Academy stands were hurled at...

Junior Alanna Saunders takes a foul shot.

Girls basketball crushes Billerica Memorial

Katie Hall, Staff Writer Feb 8, 2022

The girls basketball team hosted Billerica Memorial on Thursday, January 27. After a hard fought game full of excitement, Westford Academy came out on top 52-41.  The game started off strong with junior Alanna Saunders (#12) winning the tip-off. The next major play for WA was made by senior captain...

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Boys basketball defeats Waltham 70-40

Kristen Su, Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 3, 2022

Marked by reliable offensive shots and strong defense, Westford Academy Boys Basketball took down the Waltham Hawks in a 70-40 home win on Feb. 1.  Off the opening tip, Waltham landed the first two points, but WA quickly followed-up with layups from seniors Rohun Voruganti and Jake Aylward. Waltham...

WA lines up pregame.

Boys’ basketball outlasts Boston Latin to secure second win

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Dec 22, 2021

Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Basketball traveled to Boston Latin on Tuesday, December 21st, and came home with a winning score of 54-37, led by senior Griffin Eddy. The first quarter was a hard-fought, low-scoring, defensive battle. Both teams came out of the gate with a lot of energy, deflecting...

Westford-Littleton girls hockey team huddles before game starts.

Girls’ hockey defeated by Tewksbury-Methuen in first home game

Deepa Gautam, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2021

On Saturday, December 18, the Westford-Littleton Girls’ Hockey team competed in their first home game of the season, facing the Tewksbury-Methuen Red Rangers. Despite their best efforts, WA was defeated 5-1 at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, marking their second loss of the season. The first period...

WA Boys' Varsity Basketball team regroups at the end of practice to discuss strategy.

Boys’ basketball make way for the 2021-2022 season

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 13, 2021

The student section is packed with kids whited-out. They scream and cheer as WA Boys’ Basketball makes the last shot of the game. Time’s about to run out and only seven seconds are left on the clock. Sweat drips onto Coach Bramanti's playboard, but little did everyone know, this would be the last...

WA Girls Varsity Soccer team poses for a picture after their game against Newton South.

Girls Soccer team has a bond unlike any other at WA

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Oct 28, 2021

WA Girls Soccer (WAGS) is known for its team's imperishable kinship. From the countless memories at spags (spaghetti dinner parties) to bus rides filled with laughter, the team acts as a second family for all the girls. This sense of unity among the girls has led to the season’s ongoing success...

The Westford Academy Varsity Football team suffered a 37-10 loss to Chelmsford on Senior Night.

WA Football falls to Chelmsford on Senior Night

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 26, 2021

Westford Academy Varsity Football fell short to Chelmsford High School 37-10 on Senior Night at the Trustees Field. Right off the bat in the first quarter, WA's offense was staggering.  Two false start penalties on the offense's opening drive forced them off the field without moving the ball, handing...

The Girls Varsity team readys for the incoming serve by Lowell High School.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball suffers defeat to Lowell High School

Justin Dobski, Business and Marketing Manager Oct 4, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Volleyball team played against Lowell High School on September 23, 2021. Westford lost against Lowell, with the score being 3-1, playing 4 sets in total. Westford had a great offense but struggled to play defense in the game. In the first set, Junior Mia Rose got the first point...

WA thrives against Concord Carlisle and wins 35-21.

WA Football triumphs against Concord-Carlisle

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2021

WA varsity football won 35-21 against Concord-Carlisle on Friday, Sept. 24, on WA's Trustees Field. This marks their second win of the 2021 season, with their record now at 2-1. WA thrived on all parts of the field, with a strong defense, and an equally as effective offensive. This home game was also...