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The rest of the team, sitting on the sideline watching their fellow teammates and cheering them on.

WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball wins season opener

Erin Killpartrick, Staff Writer Dec 14, 2017

WA Girls' Varsity Basketball won their first game against Waltham with a final score of 69-27 on Tuesday, December 12, this puts them at 1-0 on the season.  The game was held at WA and the team received a lot of support from the crowd. Senior Emily Bramanti scored 23 points throughout the...

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...

Defenseman Ryan Curran springing into action to block Lexington

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined athletes, as well as WA's strong offensive force in the first two quarters, Lexington soon caught...

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...

Players from both teams at center ice

WA wins against Chelmsford at Skate 3

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer Jan 22, 2017

On Saturday, January 21st, the WA Boys' Hockey team and Chelmsford High School faced off at Skate 3. The first period started off slow with only one penalty on WA and no goals. Suddenly with only two minutes left in the first, WA scored the first goal off of a shot by junior Sean Egan. The...

Alibrandi set to take athletic skills to college

Alibrandi set to take athletic skills to college

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Dec 21, 2016

Angela Alibrandi has been excelling in volleyball, softball, and basketball during her entire high school career. Now a senior, she is continuing to play and has already been accepted and has committed to Tufts University for excellence in academics and athletics. Ever since Alibrandi was little,...

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter.

WA Varsity Football wins Thanksgiving Day game 30-28

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Nov 26, 2016

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

Junior Makena  Waterhouse setting the ball.  Photo credits - Dinesh Shantakumar

Girls’ Volleyball wins over South Worcester

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager Nov 4, 2016

On Thursday, November 3, WA swept 3 sets straight in the first playoff game of the season, winning with a final score of 3- 0. The team maintained a comfortable point lead all throughout the game, not letting South Worcester break through during the first 2 sets of the game. The first set started...

WA Varsity Football defeats Dracut 21-18 in season opener

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Sep 10, 2016

Yesterday, September 9th, WA Varsity Football beat Dracut High School 21-18 in the first game of the season, starting the Grey Ghosts off on a strong note this fall. WA fans, although leaving in good spirits, held a high air of optimism even before the players set foot on the field. Looking around,...

WA Boys' Varsity Volleyball team holding their trophy after winning the North Division  One Championships.

WA Boys’ Varsity Volleyball wins North Championship tournament

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Jun 8, 2016

WA Boys’ Varsity Volleyball beat the Chelmsford High Lions last night, Friday, June 7th in the Division One North Championship Tournament match at Tewksbury Memorial High School after the fourth game. This was not only the first Volleyball North title, but also surprised many Grey Ghost fans who expected...