The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Westford Academy players ready themselves for a play.

Thanksgiving tradition: Acton-Boxborough rivalry renewed

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor • Nov 23, 2025

"Play together. Cherish every moment. Don’t take anything for granted." Thanksgiving Day football is a tale as old as time, with the oldest high school rivalry — Needham vs. Wellesley — dating back to 1882. More than a century later, the holiday still gives teams a chance to come together...