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Boys' Tennis swings its way to win against Bedford

Boys’ Tennis swings its way to win against Bedford

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer May 5, 2018

The Boys' Varsity Tennis Team took on Bedford on a sunny spring afternoon on Friday, May 4, at Robinson Elementary School. The Grey Ghosts easily cruised to a win over the Buccaneers, winning all five of the matches that were played. In several of the matches, WA found themselves down early in the...

Tommy Welham.

Freshmen get spots on varsity tennis

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2017

Tommy Welham and Oliver Davey aren’t just new to the halls of the WA, but new to the tennis courts of the boys’ varsity team. However, the work it takes to get onto a varsity team in freshman year doesn’t happen overnight, but through years of practice and preparation. Oliver Davey was inspired...

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Jun 4, 2017

On Saturday June 3, Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team, know as WAGT, defeated Andover with a score of 5-0. This was the first round and also the quarter finals of the Dual County League (DCL) championship. Senior Andee Song and Sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio, who play second doubles, played...

Saudip Manna facing Newton's Troy Manditch.

Westford Academy wins over Newton South

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer May 29, 2017

Last Wednesday's WA Boys' Varsity Tennis match brings the team one match closer to winning the state championship. Winning over the Newton South Lions, WA's current ranking has been brought up to 11 and 2. Meeting at Robinson Elementary, the Westford team entered with enthusiasm, with smiles on their...

Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Apr 7, 2017

Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team recently welcomed a number of new players to join the team, including freshman Shivali Shrivastava, who is spending her first year at WA on the varsity team.  She plays first doubles on the varsity team with her partner, sophomore Caitlin Cannuscio. The girls'...

Freshmen Oliver Davey making an excellent hit around his back.

Boy’s Varsity Tennis Wins First Game Against Chelmsford

Apr 5, 2017

Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Tennis came roaring out of the start gate with a crushing victory over the Chelmsford Lions, beating them at each of the three individual matches and both of the doubles matches. Lead by coaches Peter Paltsios and Andrew Norander, the team has made a great first impression...

Video: Freshman Christian Colomb

Jun 18, 2013

By Alok Ganguly Staff Writer Christian Colomb turned heads this season as a standout player on the Varsity Tennis team. As a freshman, Colomb held his own and in fact defeated many upperclassmen.

Doubles lead boys' tennis

Doubles lead boys’ tennis

Jun 7, 2013

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor Often when a sports fan thinks abut Westford Academy, they think about hockey, lacrosse, football and a dominant girls’ tennis team. Boys’ tennis is not on that list. However, this year the team was a force to be reckoned with, finishing the regular season 13-3. The...