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Swanson gracefully executes a back handspring on the beam, earning herself a score of 8.4.

Photos: WA Gymnastics narrowly finishes in 2nd place against AB and CC

Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor Feb 2, 2025

WA Gymnastics came in 2nd place by a small margin at their home meet on Thursday, Jan. 30 against Acton-Boxborough Regional (AB) and Concord-Carlisle (CC), bringing their season record to 4-2-0. The final scores totaled to 135.3-133.65-129.35, with AB placing first and CC finishing in third. The team...

WA Gymnastics poses for a photo after the 2023 DCL tournament.

WA Gymnastics prepares to leap into the upcoming season

Scarlett Barnes, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2023

As the Thanksgiving weekend passes and winter approaches, so does the beginning of the winter sports season at Westford Academy. This signals the start of practices for all winter sports teams, including the WA gymnastics team. WA Gymnastics is coached by Stephanie Coburn and led by three senior...

Maggie Murphy practices her skills in her home gym at Brestyan's Gymnastics.

Murphy lands her spot at the University of Maryland

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor May 11, 2023

Four hours, Monday through Saturday. Six hours in the summer. The same walls and the same events. Yet somehow, junior Maggie Murphy continues to find a thrill in the intricate flips and skills that come with gymnastics. Now, she's able to take that passion to the next level. Finishing her junior...

A WA gymnast performs on the uneven bars.

WA Gymnastics places second at DCL championships

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5, WA girls' gymnastics placed second in the Dual County League Championships with a score of 134.850. Going into the meet, the WA girls had a season record of 5-2. The girls competed against Newton-South, Acton-Boxborough, and the Cambridge-Rindge & Latin School, with Newton-South...

Senior Julia Vitto raises herself onto the balance beam.

WA Gymnastics barely misses DCL title

Kai-Ja Yue and Varshini Ramanathan Feb 12, 2017

On February 11, WA Gymnastics faced off with Newton-South, Acton - Boxborough, and Cambridge Ridge & Latin for the DCL championships. Missing the title by 2.6 points, WA placed behind NS with a total score of 138.150. DCLs started off with the gymnasts lining up on the floor and they then soon...

Craig performing her floor routine. Photo by Risha Sanikommu

Craig makes it to Nationals

Mar 28, 2014
Running full speed ahead towards a stationary vaulting table and throwing your body spinning into the air, and ultimately landing on your feet sounds insane to most people. For senior Ashley Craig, this is just a normal gymnastics practice.