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The WA Boys Varsity Hockey team huddles up.

Boys’ Ice Hockey defeats Chelmsford 1-0

Grace Hsu, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2023

The Boys' Ice Hockey team defeated Chelmsford High School 1-0 in an intense game at Chelmsford Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 11, bringing their season record up to 5-3-1. The winning goal was scored by senior captain Matty Haggan in the last three minutes of the game. From the start of the game, it was...

Senior Owen Boden puts an opponent from Londonderry in a headlock seconds before time runs out.

Photos: Westford hosts wrestling invitational, goes 2-2

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Dec 13, 2022

The WA Wrestling Team hosted its first Varsity Invitational of the season with players from Beverly, Foxborough, Londonderry, St. John's Preparatory, and Weymouth. WA began the day with a 33-45 loss against Londonderry, but continued with a 48-30 victory over Foxborough and a 42-38 win against Weymouth....

Matthew Zegowitz rises above the net.

Boys’ Volleyball outduels Lowell to advance to State Championship

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jun 15, 2022

The WA's Boys' Volleyball game against Lowell was a rollercoaster of a matchup. WA commandingly won the first two sets to put themselves just one set away from a trip to the State Championship. Lowell then went on to steal the third set after a back and forth battle, making it 2-1. Then, after WA took...

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 Boys' Hockey team celebrates their win against Waltham.

WA Boys’ Hockey returns after missing last season

Jack Zwirn, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2021

Westford Academy Boys' Hockey will return to the ice this winter after missing their 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19 cancellations. The last Dual County League (DCL) season played by WA was in 2019-2020, in which WA held an average record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties. The team will have to be...

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...

McKay prepares an overhead shot during the second set of her first match.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity Tennis suffers loss to Newton South

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 16, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Tennis team suffered a tight loss to Newton South on Friday, May 14. The match was held on the tennis courts behind Stony Brook Middle School in the afternoon of Friday, May 14. The match ended with a final score of 2-3. The team's next match is on Monday, May 17, against Acton-Boxborough....

Bryce Fan swims breaststroke.

Bryce Fan swims to University of Rochester

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer May 18, 2020

Bryce Fan considers swimming to be a passion, having been competing for eight years now. Fan has been a member of the Westford Academy swim team all four years of his high school and the captain for two of them. In addition to swimming for WA, he swims at the United Swim Club. Fan will be attending...

Kayla Stone swims to Merrimack

Kayla Stone swims to Merrimack

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer May 8, 2020

Senior Kayla Stone has signed her commitment to swim at Merrimack College for the next four years. After her career on the Westford Academy swim team, she knew she wanted to swim in college. Stone has swam since she was young, and it has grown to be her passion. Stone has honed her skills by swimming...