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Junior Gianna Pannese (left) and freshmen Giselle Piedrahita (right) smiling for a picture after a competition.

Piedrahita and Pannese defy odds in wrestling

Amelia Neal and Penny Joyce Mar 15, 2020

In a male-dominated sport like wrestling, people often forget about the talented female athletes. The number of girls on a wrestling team decreases even more at the high school level. However, at WA, two females broke the gender barriers:  freshman Giselle Piedrahita and junior Gianna Pannese. This...

Senior captain, Jake Barisano, shoots a foul shot.

WA boys basketball suffers close loss to Wachusett in playoffs

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2020

On Monday February 24, Westford Academy boys' basketball ended their season with a loss to Wachusett in the playoffs with a final score of 59-60. The score remained close for the majority of the game, however when WA fell to a 9 point deficit, the comeback became hard. The stands filled for the game...

WA follows the puck down the ice.

Tewksbury-Methuen edges out WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jan 18, 2020

On Friday, January 17 at 7 PM, students, parents, and fans filled the Groton School for the WA Girls' Varsity Hockey game, against Tewksbury-Methuen. WA ultimately lost 4-3 in a close game filled with goals and turning tides. The game began shortly after the WA band performed the national anthem,...

WA girls' hockey team huddles together before their game starts.

WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey trumped by Andover

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, WA's Girls' Varsity Hockey played a home game against Andover. WA played well throughout the duration of the game, but Andover took home the win for the night. Within the 1st period, WA player number 15, Val Crory scored a goal. The puck slid into the goal and the crowd cheered...

Junior Elizabeth Nolan stops Newton South from properly passing the ball.

WA girls’ basketball crushed in a game against Newton South

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy girls' varsity basketball played Newton South, losing  in an anti-climactic game, in which Newton-South took the win, 30-42. Starting the game, Newton South scored the first basket. Weak offensive and defensive skills on the part of WA filled the first quarter,...

After WA Senior Declan Morse makes an attempt at the basket, both teams lock eyes with the ball, waiting in anticipation to see whether or not Morse would tie the score.

WA boys’ basketball defeats Newton South in a nail-biting game

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy varsity boys' basketball faced off against Newton South in a heated game that went overtime. Throughout the game, the crowd was chanting, the players were motivated, and spirits were high. Ultimately, WA pulled through, winning the game 53-51.  

WA players go after ball as AB player shoots.

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats AB 55-25

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2019

Friday, December 13, the WA Girls' Basketball team had their season opener. The game was played at Acton-Boxboro, and WA won. The game featured several three pointers en route to a victory 55-25.    

Other seniors can't even look at the LS players celebrating

Boys soccer falls to LS on senior night

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 28, 2019

The WA boys soccer team lost to Lincoln-Sudbury on Thursday, October 24, by a score of 3-0. This loss was especially heartbreaking for the seniors, as this was their last home game at WA.  

Girls’ varsity field hockey defeat against North Andover

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Oct 18, 2019

On Tuesday October 15, the WA Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team suffered a defeat against North Andover. Despite their best efforts, the final score was 2-0. The field hockey team's next game is on October 18, where they will be playing Acton-Boxboro.