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Senior captain Carly Davey dashes past her Bishop-Feehan defender to get the ball closer to her WA teammates.

Girls’ basketball season ends after loss against Bishop-Feehan

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

In the Bishop-Feehan High School gymnasium on Tues., March 8, the WA Girls' Basketball team put up an enormous fight, but ultimately, fell short; the Westford Academy team lost 42-51 against Bishop-Feehan, closing both the WA Girls' Basketball season and their time competing within the State-level tournament. From...

Westford Academy girls basketball wins against Boston-Latin, advancing through the state tourney.

Girls basketball defeats Boston-Latin in state tournament

Melanie Duronio, Co-Managing Editor Mar 6, 2022

WA defeated Boston-Latin 62-40 at home in their first state tournament game on Thursday, March 4. This win clinches their spot in the next round of the tournament. As soon as the clock began ticking, WA brought a sense of energy and fierce determination onto the court. They quickly proved themselves...

WA Boys' Cross Country poses after winning the DCL Championship. They will look to add to their accomplishments this season at the state meet on Saturday. Runners pose from left to right (Davis Haines, Jack Graffeo, Paul Bergeron, Zachary Freyman, Anthony Chiappetta, Austin DeSisto, Adam Wedlake, and Coach Scott Hafferkamp).

WA Boys’ Cross Country runs their way into the state meet

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Nov 19, 2021

After a successful, undefeated season, the WA Boys' Cross Country team has qualified for the Massachusetts State Meet. The meet takes place on Saturday, November 20th, at Wrentham Development Center. The team has had an impressive season throughout the highly competitive DCL conference, going an undefeated...

WAGS locks in on the defensive end in their 2-1 loss to Concord-Carlisle.

WAGS loses to Concord Carlisle in the DCL Playoffs

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 31, 2021

Westford Academy Girls Soccer fell short to Concord Carlisle 2-1 on Friday, Oct. 29 in a pivotal DCL playoff game. This loss knocked WA out of DCL Championship contention, but their season will continue in the state tournament thanks to having a record above .500 on the season. From the opening...

Massachusetts DECA emblem

WA prevails at State DECA tournament

Unnati Bhat, Staff Writer Mar 8, 2020

Westford Academy competed at Massachusetts DECA's 61st State Convention from Thursday, February 29th to Saturday, February 29th. For over ten years, WA DECA has had significant successes at both district, state and international level conventions. WA has the biggest DECA chapter in MA with over 400...

The Girls' and Boys' Track team take a team photo together

Girls’ Track races to the DCL Championship

Aliviah MacCormack, Staff Writer Jun 10, 2019

The Westford Academy Girls' Track team had one of the best seasons they've had in a long time, while only losing one meet. The team was led by senior captains Jacki Harding, Mel Almasian, Rachel Murray, and Rachel Porter. Seniors Jacki Harding (St. Joseph's), Mel Almasian (UNH), and Rachel Murray (Wheaton)...

WA wrestler goes head to head with his opponent

Wrestling makes it to States

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Feb 17, 2017

Starting on Friday, February 17 2017, Westford Academy Boys’ Wrestling competed in the MIAA State Championships at Methuen High School. This is a two day event and ends on Saturday, February 18. Fans from all over the state were cheering on their teams continuously throughout the match.  “I feel...

DECAcated

DECAcated

Mar 24, 2015
WA DECA competed at states and brought home record number of trophies, breaking every record that was previously set.
Some girls take a picture after they compete

Cheer States 2014

Nov 24, 2014

Olivia Caron Staff Writer   Westford Academy varsity cheer competed at states this weekend November 23rd, 2014. They won second place at Lowell High School and plan on moving on to nationals. All photos were taken by Ciara Barstow.