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WA football coach Elias Gioumbakis wins MA Assistant Coach of the Year

Sophia Williams, Staff Writer • Mar 19, 2024

At a football pre-season practice head football coach Bruce Rich asked if assistant coach Elias Gioumbakis had gotten anything in the mail. Gioumbakis hesitantly responded "no", with thoughts of getting fired racing through his head. But in reality, Rich wanted to congratulate him for being selected...

Haggan to burst onto the scene at Bentley

James McDermott, Sports Editor • Apr 2, 2023

It is rare to see any eighth grader begin football for the sole purpose of playing at college. With less than a 7% chance of accomplishing that goal, it is a feat most athletes do not even attempt. However, for a select few, as they progress through their high school career, the possibility of playing...

WA Football triumphs against Concord-Carlisle

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2021

WA varsity football won 35-21 against Concord-Carlisle on Friday, Sept. 24, on WA's Trustees Field. This marks their second win of the 2021 season, with their record now at 2-1. WA thrived on all parts of the field, with a strong defense, and an equally as effective offensive. This home game was also...

WA Football drops nail biter to LS

Ben Walker, Managing Editor • Oct 1, 2016

On Friday, September 30th, the WA Grey Ghosts Football team took on Lincoln-Sudbury at Alumni Field. With on and off rain, the Ghosts fought hard against the tough LS team, but ended up losing by a final score of 14-13. The game started off with both sides punting on their opening drives, showing...

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,...

Homecoming Tailgate: Preview

Oct 20, 2014

By Peter Conway Staff Writer Westford Academy is hosting a tailgate prior to the last regular season football game against Lincoln-Sudbury on October 24th. Any community group at the academy or within the town has the ability to reserve themselves a spot and join the excitement. This is the...

Rival AB upsets WA

Sep 29, 2014

The Westford Academy Grey Ghosts took the field Saturday night against rival Acton-Boxboro. The game was close for the first half but unfortunately the AB Colonials beat the Grey Ghosts by a final score of 27-9.

WA football takes the field

Sep 5, 2014

As another school year starts, so does another season for Westford Academy's football team. As their first game was away at Lowell tonight, Coach Adam Gagne and his players plan to tackle the season with a preparedness they have been developing since last season came to a close.

WA defeated by rival AB

Sep 30, 2013

By Lauren Cullen Managing Editor & Ethan Wheel Staff Writer The Grey Ghosts' football team continued a troubling start to their 2013 season this past friday, suffering a decisive loss to rivals Acton-Boxborough. WA has dropped to 0-3 after losing 48-24. The match started well for WA,...