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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

WA girls lined up to acknowledge the senior players.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball wins on senior night

Amelia Neal and Penny Joyce Oct 22, 2019

On Thursday on October 17, WA's Girls' Varsity Volleyball team scored a win against Cambridge on their senior night in the WA main gym. Each senior was given a rose from their coach and had their picture taken with their parents. After applauding each senior, WA turned their game faces on for the...

Senior Skyler Anderson sets the ball.

WA Girls’ Volleyball defeats Newton-South 3-0

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor Oct 18, 2019

On Tuesday, October 15, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball came out victorious in their game against Newton-South by winning all three sets.WA made a come-back after their loss against Newton-South during their away game on September 17th. WA started off strong by scoring three consecutive points due to...

Westford Academy sprints for the ball.

Girls’ volleyball suffers hard defeat against Acton-Boxborough

Anushka Patil, News Editor Sep 15, 2019

On Friday, September 13, Westford Academy varsity girls' volleyball faced Acton-Boxborough in a highly anticipated match. With the energy blazing in the crowds, both teams were hyped, screaming chants and plays to their teammates. However, although WA was highly motivated throughout the game, the team...

Defensive players attempt to block the ball and send it to the other side of the court.

Girls’ Volleyball takes 3-0 victory on Senior Night

Varshini Ramanathan, Editor-in-Chief Oct 26, 2018

The girls' volleyball team cinched three straight sets in their game against Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Thursday, October 25, the second-to-last regular game before the team enters tournament season. After an easy first set, the girls struggled to maintain a lead for the first halves of the second...

Coward steps away from volleyball

Coward steps away from volleyball

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2018

  The WA Boys Varsity Volleyball team’s season ended in the first round of the north region of the MIAA Division 1 North Tournament. The grey ghosts narrowly lost 3-2 in sets to Lawrence High School. Five juniors will be returning to the team next year, but it is also losing a tremendous...

Boys' Volleyball loses to AB

AB upsets WA Boys’ Volleyball

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 12, 2018

On Wednesday, April 11, the Acton-Boxborough Colonials managed to defeat the Grey Ghost Boys' Volleyball team in a dramatic game that lasted five sets and lasted for over two hours. The score was tied 2-2, but AB managed to dominate the fifth set, clinching the victory. The first set projected a completely...

The girls celebrate their victory

WAGV finishes great season

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer Dec 11, 2017

This season for WA’s Girls' Volleyball (WAGV) team has been historic. During the season, the team managed 16 wins and 2 losses. Each game became more difficult with increasingly challenging opponents. The team picked up their first win against rival Acton-Boxborough (AB) with 3 sets won. After their...

Senior Kayleigh Semeter sends the ball over the net

Girls’ Volleyball sweeps Groton-Dunstable at regional semis

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Nov 10, 2017

WA Girls' Volleyball powered ahead of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School in the regional semifinals Thursday, taking three straight sets and settling a decisive victory 25-22, 25-17, 25-23. This is the first year the team has made it past the 2nd round of DCLs in several years, and are now 16-2...

Waterhouse rallies the team after they begin to gain momentum.

WA Girls’ Volleyball loses to Cambridge R&L

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Oct 27, 2017

On October 26, 2017, the Girls' Varsity Volleyball team fell short to Cambridge Rindge & Latin on Senior Night. The girls started off well and won the first set, but ended up losing the second, third and fourth sets, concluding the game with a score of 3-1. Since it was the final game of the...

Middle Hitter Elise Sepe jumps to hit the ball right while her teammates and opponents watch in suspense.

Girls’ volleyball rallies for the win against AB

Chloe Morbelli, Arts Editor Sep 14, 2017

On September 13, 2017, Westford Academy Girls' Volleyball had a lively game against its known rival, Acton-Boxborough. Being a tough competitor, AB created feelings of defeat in WA during the first two sets. The girls came back strong in the third set, battling into the fifth and final game. Winning...

WA blocks the ball nearing their side

Spring sports coaches express concerns over Disney

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 1, 2017

The end of the year for WA seniors is an exciting time on many fronts. From prom, to yearbook signing, and all the way up to graduation, seniors have plenty to look forward to. However, not all members of the WA community are enthralled with the events and their timing. For many spring season sports...