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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

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 landing and a perfect score. This dream has been the reality for WA Gymnastics, as they have...

Senior Vishal Rampur jumps above a Bedford defender to shoot a basket.

WA refuses to back down to Bedford in energy-filled 53-42 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Jan 28, 2024

WA Boys’ Basketball powered through Bedford in a dominant 53-42 victory at home on Friday, Jan 27, bringing their season record up to 7-5. Energy and endurance were on full display throughout the game from both teams, but drive and skill allowed WA to claim the victory. With the Ghosts’ poise...

Student athletes share the highs and lows of a playing a high school sport.

Behind the scenes: The commitment of WA athletes

Sophia Williams and Deepa Gautam Jan 26, 2024

Many students go to basketball games or wrestling matches to watch and critique as spectators of the event. Yet, one cannot help but wonder about the hours and effort a team puts in before the game to reach their peak performance and play their best. With WA's diverse selection of sports, each lends...

Junior Tony Khvesiuk uses a double leg takedown on his opponent, lifting him before slamming him back down to the mat.

WA Wrestling takes down Northeast Metro Tech with 41-36 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Dec 22, 2023

Westford Academy Wrestling remained firmly in the lead throughout their second meet of the season, beating out Northeast Metro Tech with a score of 41-36 and increasing their season score to 2-2 on Wednesday, Dec. 20. WA’s agility and aggressive takedowns were on full display in the match, but Northeast...

Senior Alanna Saunders commits to Middlebury College as a part of the class of 2027.

Saunders to continue track & field and basketball at Middlebury

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Feb 14, 2023

Senior Alanna Saunders has achieved academic, athletic, and artistic feats most students could not even imagine. From being an award-winning artist to a dedicated and passionate multi-sport athlete, Saunders’ hard work and talent have culminated in her commitment to Middlebury College as part of the...

Senior Austin DeSisto, running the 1 mile race with an enormous lead before their victory over Concord-Carlisle.

2023 WA Indoor Track season begins with a success

Noah Brown, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2022

WA's Indoor Track Team started off their season strong with a win against Concord-Carlisle at the TRACK at New Balance in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 14. For the first indoor track meet of the season, girls won 56-44 and boys won 58-42, putting themselves 1-0 in the Dual County League, even without prominent...

Senior Owen Boden puts an opponent from Londonderry in a headlock seconds before time runs out.

Photos: Westford hosts wrestling invitational, goes 2-2

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Dec 13, 2022

The WA Wrestling Team hosted its first Varsity Invitational of the season with players from Beverly, Foxborough, Londonderry, St. John's Preparatory, and Weymouth. WA began the day with a 33-45 loss against Londonderry, but continued with a 48-30 victory over Foxborough and a 42-38 win against Weymouth....

WA Grey Ghosts gather around Coach Rich during the Dracut game.

Ghosts make long-awaited return to football

Unnati Bhat, Social Networking and Multimedia Editor Sep 14, 2021

Football is a staple of American high school; Whether someone plays the sport, attends games, or cheers on the team, football touches the majority of students at Westford Academy. The WA Football Team, the Grey Ghosts, had their first game last Friday, Sept. 10, against Dracut. This was the first...