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Head Coach Brandon Eang, WA Alumnus Matt Zegowitz and JV Head Coach Jeffrey Kucaj huddle with WA, offering encouragement before the start of the game.

Photos: Boys’ Volleyball loses 3-0 to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Managing Editor May 1, 2023

The Varsity Boys' Volleyball team lost 3-0 against Cambridge Rindge and Latin at a home game this Wednesday, April 26. The first two sets were a close match between the two teams, with persistent ties. However, by the end of the third set, Cambridge Rindge and Latin pulled ahead significantly, ultimately...

The WA Girls' Varsity Volleyball team smiles for a picture at their end-of-season banquet.

Girls’ Volleyball wraps up their season

Victoria Farley, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2022

A strong serve is sent over the net towards Westford Academy's half of the court. Within seconds, the libero bumps it up, resulting in a perfect set. An outside hitter slams it down, increasing WA's lead once more. This was a common occurrence for the Westford Academy Girls Volleyball team this season. The...

WA works together in route to their 3-0 win over Groton-Dunstable.

Girls’ volleyball dominates Groton-Dunstable 3-0

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Oct 6, 2022

Westford Academy Girls’ Volleyball defeated Groton-Dunstable 3-0 at home on Tuesday, Oct. 4, advancing to a record of 4-7. WA maintained control of the game throughout all three sets, dominating the Crusaders on their road to victory. Impressive play from several seniors, including Mia Rose, Catherine...

From left to right, top to bottom. 
Alana Saunders (Team Manager), Courtney Dupre, Catherine Crane, Lilly DiRico, Jocelyn Vogel, Sophie Krauss, Keilana DaRosa, Sanah Chatiwala, Eesha Srivastava, Taylor Bourque, Aashi Gurtata, Sarra Lonning, Navya Balineni. (Not pictured: Jenny Alexander, and Mia Rose).

Girls’ Volleyball is prepared for a comeback season

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions editor Sep 9, 2022

After a disappointing 6-12 record last year, the WA Girls' Volleyball Team is ready to bounce back. They are looking to set up a rebound season with a rejuvenated team led by Coach Brandon Eang and senior captains Courtney Dupre, Taylor Bourque, Catherine Crane, and Mia Rose. Now the team sets their...

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...

A Lowell player spikes the ball as the WA team prepares to return.

WA boys’ volleyball looks to build off of a promising run last season

Jack Zwirn, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

The spring sports season has started, and WA Boys' volleyball  are setting up for an promising season. The WA boys volleyball team is ready to make a run at a second consecutive DCL championship, and then get further than last season at states. Led by Coach Brandon Eang, the boys team finished last...

Boys' Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Boys’ Volleyball defeats Lincoln Sudbury

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Jun 16, 2021

The boys' volleyball team took on Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in the DCL semi-finals on Monday, June 14, 2021. The game was held in Westford Academy's main gym and ended with Westford winning three out of five sets.

Senior Ellie Nolan spikes the ball over the net while senior Haleigh Millett (front) senior captain Megan Tierney (back) look on.

Concord Carlisle outduels WA in one sided victory

James McDermott, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2021

WA Girls Volleyball fell to Concord-Carlisle in straight sets on Thursday, April 1st. Concord Carlisle’s (CC) efficient and aggressive style of play combined with Westford Academy’s lack of cohesiveness ended up contributing to the final result.  Early on in the the game, it was a back and...

Tierney performs a jump serve over the net.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball strikes down Bedford

Kristen Su, News Editor Apr 2, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Volleyball team took down Bedford on Wednesday, March 31. The game took place in the Main Gym, with WA winning in a final score of 3-0. The Girls' Varsity Volleyball team has their next game on Tuesday, April 6 in the Main Gym. WA Live Sports will be broadcasting the game live...

Volleyballs lined up along the sidelines

Girls’ volleyball coach speaks on safety and goals for the season

Prajana Sriram, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2021

Recently, the Westford School Committee, with a vote of 5-2, approved the Fall 2 season with the 2 opposing votes being school committee chair, Gloria Miller, and school committee member, Avery Adam. The Fall-2 sports season is from Feb. 22- Apr. 25 and include football, volleyball, cheerleading, and...

Superintendent Olsen's proposal approves cheerleading, track, volleyball, and football.

Fall-2 season approved, following winter sports cancellations

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2021

With a vote of 5-2, the Westford School Committee approved the Westford Academy fall-2 floating season (Feb. 22 - Apr. 25). School committee chair Gloria Miller and school committee member Avery Adam voted against the proposal. Cheerleading, football, girls' volleyball, and track will take place,...