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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Senior captain Dillon Power jumps to spike the ball.

WA slams Billerica in 3-0 victory

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor May 1, 2024

The team chemistry of Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball was on full display as they dominated Billerica Memorial High School (BMHS) in a 3-0 home match on Monday, April 29, increasing their season record to 3-6. WA’s win against Billerica Memorial continues their winning streak and their improvement...

WAGT shakes hands with their opponents before the match begins.

WA Girls’ Tennis sets their eyes on the title of State Champions

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Mar 22, 2024

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and Westford Academy spring sports are underway. WA Girls’ Tennis (WAGT) has high hopes for their 2024 season and are looking to make WA history at their brand-new home courts at Robinson School. WAGT is coming off a successful season...

WA Boys' Basketball huddle up before a game

WA Varsity Boys’ Basketball goes undefeated in scrimage

Andrew Fang, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2023

WA Boys' Varsity basketball started their 2023-2024 season with a successful scrimmage at home on Dec. 5, 2023. WA hosted three different towns, Groton-Dunstable, Tewksbury, and Lexington, winning against all three towns. First Game vs. Groton-Dunstable  The game started with fast ball movement...

WA huddles during a timeout discussing gameplay.

WA Girls’ Volleyball wins in a three-set match against Bedford

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 8, 2023

WA Girls’ Volleyball brought home their second win of the season 3-0 away against Bedford on Friday, October 6th.  Right out of the gate, WA started out strong with accurate passes, flawless sets, and powerful hits. Front row players including sophomores Kaitlyn Pepin and Norah Schweitzer, along...

Strzegowski heads to Keene State to play softball and major in exercise science

Strzegowski hits a home run on her way to Keene State

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2023

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

The boys swim team poses for a picture with their coaches after the state championships.

Schwab dives head first into Providence College

Katie McDermott, Staff Writer Mar 22, 2023

Finding a college can be one of the hardest things for a student to do. It can be even harder for athletes who want to pursue their career at the collegiate level. On October 8, 2022 senior boys’ swim captain Quinn Schwab made his commitment to Providence College.  Schwab has been swimming since...

WA's starting lineup gets introduced on senior night.

Boys’ Basketball stampedes Wayland on senior night

James McDermott, Sports Editor Feb 1, 2023

Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball improved to 7-6 on the season after blowing out Wayland 85-41 at home on Tuesday Jan. 31 on their senior night. A season-high 85 points, coupled with stifling defense, gave Wayland little hope from the opening tip-off. Almost every single player for WA got in the...

WA Girls' Basketball huddles up to game plan for the second half.

WA Girls’ Basketball outlasts Bedford in high scoring battle

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jan 11, 2023

WA Girls’ Basketball improved their record to 3-5 on the season after beating Bedford at home 57-53 on Friday, Jan. 6. WA came out with an abundance of energy to begin the first quarter, starting the game on an 11-6 run to set the tone. Both their offensive and defensive intensity continued to help...

Schultz (second from right) runs alongside teammates during practice.

Schultz to sprint onto the scene at Merrimack College

James McDermott, Sports Editor Dec 24, 2022

Less than eight percent of all high school athletes continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level, and just two percent of all high school athletes compete at the division 1 level. On November 16, senior Track & Field and Cross Country captain Owen Schultz joined that two percent by verbally...