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Senior Dava McClelland faces off against the opposing goalie, ready to take her shot.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer triumphs 5-1 against Tewksbury Memorial

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Sep 12, 2025

The Westford Academy Girls' Soccer team emerged victorious against Tewksbury Memorial High School in a 5-1 match on Thursday, Sep. 11 at Trustees Field. The Ghosts began the match by scoring a goal...

A WA athlete kneels down to recover after losing his match

WA Wrestling walks away from Senior Night with a loss

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2025

Westford Academy Wrestling suffered a 33-40 loss against Greater Lowell Technical High School (GL) during their Thursday, Feb. 12 senior night game. This end of the season loss was a result of some long-winded...

This season's captains pose with the previous captains. (From bottom left to bottom right) Anya Gesin, Sanvi Luthra, Mikayla Creighton

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

As the winter sports season comes to an end, coaches and players alike are preparing for their upcoming spring sports, one of which being WA's softball team. After a challenging but impressive 2023-2024...

Coward passes the ball to senior Diya Jayaraman.

Photos: WA Girls’ Basketball crushes Bedford in 60-40 victory

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor
Jan 26, 2025

Westford Academy Girls' Basketball played in a home game against Bedford High School in the main gym on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7:00 pm, defeating them 60-40. At the beginning of the game, Bedford took an...

Graphic symbolizing the choice between starting school later which would allow students to sleep more, or the choice to keep the start times the same in which case sports teams would not be in jeopardy.

Changing school start times would have a negative impact on sports

Sara Metivier, Co-Features Editor
Nov 27, 2024

Being a student athlete is a constant balancing act: practice everyday, meets or games multiple times a week, and still trying to find the time to do homework between all of that. Despite the continuous...

(From left to right) Rosey Deeks, Diya Shrestha, Emily Deeks, Emily Wedlake, and Sydney Weiss running at the MIAA state championship.

A victory 25 years in the making: girls’ cross country wins states

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Nov 23, 2024
“I am really glad my freshman season ended this way. I could tell that our team put in a lot of effort and work over the course of the season. Especially because it was our last year with the seniors Rosey and Sydney, I am so happy they are leaving WA cross country as state champions. As a freshman I at first really underestimated how much time and dedication it took to be on this team, but also how much it would pay off in the end after our win. Unknowingly, every grueling workout the coaches planned was now worth it with our repeating successes at not only the state meet but breaking PR's as well. Overall, this win really proved that our team is stronger than I could have imagined and I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for the next season,” freshman Diya Shrestha said.
WA players get together for a pep talk before the first round of overtime.

Photos: WA Boys’ Soccer suffers season ending defeat against Leominster

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor
Nov 11, 2024

WA Boys' Soccer faced Leominster at the WA Trustees Field on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., competing in round 32 of the DCL playoffs. Since neither team scored during the scheduled playing time, the game...

WA Girls’ Field Hockey defeat Lowell 3-1, earning their first season victory

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Sep 16, 2024

WA Girls’ Field Hockey had their first victory of the season, defeating Lowell High School 3-1 on Friday, September 13, improving their season score to 1-4.  Westford Academy stayed in control for...

WA weaves between North Andover players, hoping to drive the ball to their net.

WA Field Hockey struggles to overcome North Andover in 0-3 loss

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 9, 2024

WA Field Hockey held their ground against North Andover High School (NAHS) but failed to match their opponents’ decisiveness during their Friday, Sep. 6 game, resulting in a 0-3 loss for WA and downgrading...

Wedlake (left) and Hennessy (right) pose for a picture at the All-State meet.

WA Spring Track brings home 3 Individual State Titles at All-State meet

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Jun 9, 2024

A handful of Westford Academy students competed in the Massachusetts All-State track meet at Fitchburg State University on Thursday, May 30 and Saturday, June 1. Over one hundred schools in Massachusetts...

Unified track team head Coach Joe Van Gelder smiles for a photo

Coach Van Gelder deems first meet a sucess for the Unified Track Team

Matt Davidopoulos, Staff writer
May 15, 2024

The first Unified Track meeting took place on Wednesday April 24 at the WA track where WA faced off against Concord-Carlisle and Acton-Boxborough. The Athletic department as well as Best Buddies came...

WA gymnastics team gathers for team picture being champions of regular season.

WA Gymnastics Team walkover competition after undefeated season

Sophia Williams, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2024

For gymnasts chalking their hands, approaching the vault, and running gracefully to the springs is a joy like no other. As they jump and their hands hit the board, they only dream of two things: a flawless...

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