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Fahlman ready to take on next chapter as a Greyhound

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Mar 27, 2024

Senior Chris Fahlman achieved his dream of being a collegiate swimmer when he announced his commitment to Assumption University on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Fahlman began his swimming journey when he was just three years old. He was first taught by his mom, before getting professional lessons and joining...

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...

The boys swim team poses for a picture with their coaches after the state championships.

Schwab dives head first into Providence College

Katie McDermott, Staff Writer Mar 22, 2023

Finding a college can be one of the hardest things for a student to do. It can be even harder for athletes who want to pursue their career at the collegiate level. On October 8, 2022 senior boys’ swim captain Quinn Schwab made his commitment to Providence College.  Schwab has been swimming since...

The Girls Swim and Dive team stands for a picture after their States Championship.

Girls’ Swim and Dive finish as 2023 State runners-up

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Mar 13, 2023

Athletics are especially prized at WA, and Swim and Dive is no exception. As an extremely successful team over the years, Swim and Dive involves rigorous training and regular meets during the winter, and every year facilitates new growth, regardless of whether the season sees victory or defeat. The...

WA's qualified state swimmers pose for a picture after winning the State Championship.

Boys’ Swim crowned 2023 State Champions

Victoria Farley, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2023

The WA Boys’ Swim team won the 2023 State Championship at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday February, 19 for the first time since 2015.  After a dominant season where the boys’ went 14-0 and won the DCL Championship, they faced the setback of placing second in the North Sectionals meet....

Girls' Swim and Dive pose together as they celebrate their championship

Swim and Dive ends season with a splash

Deepa Gautam, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2022

Year after year, WA Swim and Dive has continued to impress with its dominance in the pool, and this year’s state championship at Boston University was no exception. On February 25, the girls’ team took home their sixth consecutive Division 1 State Swim and Dive Championship, and the boys ended...

Kate Edison competes in the freestyle in a WA Swim Team Meet

Team bonds usher success: Kate Edison swims to Connecticut College

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 24, 2021

Fully clothed coaches and sopping wet swimmers jumped into a pool to celebrate their final swimmer’s winning lap. But, no one saw the sleepover she had to miss the previous night to practice for the meet.  Such community has enriched Kate Edison’s high school experience despite the rigor of competitive...

A swimmer warms up in-between races.

WA Swim and Dive moves to a new location for practices and meets

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 23, 2021

The Westford Academy Swim and Dive team will move their practices and meets this season from UMass Lowell to Westfit and The Beede Center after UMass Lowell drained their pool to save money after the pandemic. WA Swim and Dive will use Westfit for practices and use The Beede Center in Concord for home...

The WA Girls' Swim and Dive Team has won yet another DCL Championship, despite the barriers of having to compete virtually and not having States or Sectionals.

Girls’ Swim and Dive Team reflects on six-year undefeated streak

Kristen Su, News Editor Jun 1, 2021

With athletes having to keep masks in Ziploc bags to wear when exiting the pool, a lack of postseason meets, and minimal team bonding, the Girls’ Swim and Dive Team’s path has not been easy this past season.  However, the team has still gone on to celebrate their sixth season undefeated after...

Senior Michaela Martin leads in the 100 yard butterfly.

Girls’ swim and dive prevails against Lincoln-Sudbury

Estella Cui, Staff writer Feb 1, 2021

At a swim meet against Lincoln-Sudbury on Sunday, January 24, the Westford Academy Girls' Swim and Dive team held a virtual dual meet against Lincoln-Sudbury. The girls’ swim team won with a score of 117 - 69 and the girls' dive team won with a score of 45 - 33. The meet was held at the Atkinson Pool...