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Other seniors can't even look at the LS players celebrating

Boys soccer falls to LS on senior night

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 28, 2019

The WA boys soccer team lost to Lincoln-Sudbury on Thursday, October 24, by a score of 3-0. This loss was especially heartbreaking for the seniors, as this was their last home game at WA.  

"WA" on the side of Westford Academy.

Girls soccer sends Cambridge packing

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 21, 2019

The WA Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Cambridge Rindge & Latin Thursday night by a score of 3-0. In the early minutes of the game, both teams had very strong defense, and neither team could get any shots. WA took a few long shots, all of which went far over the goal, some of which through the...

WA Boys' Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

WA Boys’ Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

Griffin Parker, Social Media Manager May 7, 2019

dWestford Academy boys' lacrosse destroyed Woburn High School on Monday, May 6, with a final score of 19-3 in Westford's favor. Senior Jason Bunyon led the way with five goals, while senior Matthew Curran had three. WA jumped out to a 5-1 lead five minutes into the game and was leading 9-2 at the...

WA and Waltham players await the basketball.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball falls to Waltham

Srinithi Raj, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2018

On Tuesday, December 11, the Westford Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team faced-off against Waltham High School at WA. While playing aggressively in the first match of the season, the WA team fell short of the 17 points they needed to catch up to Waltham, falling to the opponent at a score of...

Photo courtesy of Westford Community Rowing.

After years of being rootless, crew team finds a home

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Jun 14, 2018

A sudden decision by Westford's Parks and Recreation Department to discontinue support for the Westford-Littleton Community Crew in November turned out to be a blessing in disguise: after months of uncertainty, Westford Academy took on crew as a varsity sport and gave the team some long-sought stability. Previously,...

Junior Captain Brooke Pillsbury handles the ball up top for WA.

WA Girls’ Basketball edges Shepherd Hill in central semifinals

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

After winning in blowout fashion against Algonquin on Wednesday night, the WA girls headed to Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Sunday, March 4th to play a more challenging Shepherd Hill team from Dudley. WA secured a win in a 57-49 victory. WA started hot getting off to a 7-0 run to start the...

Tommy Welham.

Freshmen get spots on varsity tennis

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Jun 14, 2017

Tommy Welham and Oliver Davey aren’t just new to the halls of the WA, but new to the tennis courts of the boys’ varsity team. However, the work it takes to get onto a varsity team in freshman year doesn’t happen overnight, but through years of practice and preparation. Oliver Davey was inspired...

Senior Amanda Smith at the foul line

Photos: Girls’ basketball tops Wachusett

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Jan 4, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Basketball came out on top against Wachusett Regional on January 3. WA played a close game but was in the lead throughout the game's entirety. The final score was 61-50, starting off the year well for WA Girls' basketball.

Emma Orfanos regains possession over the ball in the game's second half.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity field hockey opener

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Sep 7, 2016

In the season opener, WA Girls' Varsity Field Hockey beat the Weston Wildcats 2-1 today, starting the season off on a bright note for the Grey Ghosts. Although tied for the first half of the game, WA played aggressively throughout the second half, refusing to surrender possession to any opponent,...