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Anthony Rudiman poses for a picture with his helmet and pads.

Anthony Rudiman wins 2022 DCL Thorpe Player of the Year

James McDermott, Sports Editor Dec 9, 2022

Westford Academy Football won their first DCL title since 2015, and posted a stellar 6-2 regular season record, not once losing a single DCL matchup along the way. Senior running back and captain Anthony Rudiman was a large reason for the Ghosts' success. He posted an impressive 1,415 rushing yards,...

The Equestrian team poses for a picture at one of last years shows.

Equestrian club gallops towards a successful season

Katie McDermott, Staff Writer Dec 1, 2022

As Catherine Newark enjoys a nice trail ride with the equestrian club, she feels as though the only thing in the world is her and her horse. For the last 6 years, Newark has been riding horses, and this is her first year being a member of the Westford Academy Equestrian club, experiencing what it feels...

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

WA Boys’ Cross Country takes home the 2022 DCL title

James McDermott, Sports Editor Nov 4, 2022

Westford Academy Boys’ Cross Country dominated the DCL Championships on Friday, Oct. 28 at Franklin Park, winning 58-31 behind record-setting performances from junior Paul Bergeron and sophomore Jack Graffeo.  WA’s emphatic 58-31 victory is largely due to five WA runners finishing in the top...

WA Football players pose for a picture. (Wilson, Haggan, Rudiman, Fremault)

WA Football hungry to tackle the competition

James McDermott, Sports Editor Sep 12, 2022

After kicking off their season with a 44-6 blowout win against Dracut, WA Football looks to continue dominating whoever is on the other side of the line of scrimmage every Friday night. Following a successful 2021 campaign, recording eight wins and three losses, WA Football is hungry to get off to...

WA Grey Ghosts celebrate their victory over Dracut.

Westford Academy routes Dracut on their way to 25-8 victory

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Sep 14, 2021

WA football secured a 25-8 victory over Dracut on Friday, Sept. 10 on the Trustees Field. WA dominated all aspects of the game from start to finish, including three touchdowns from running back Anthony Rudiman, stifling defense, and phenomenal special teams play. WA got off to a hot start to the...

Westford Academy vs. Patriots game is a win for everyone involved

Westford Academy vs. Patriots game is a win for everyone involved

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Jun 7, 2018

On Monday, June 4th, in an event put on by the Westford Academy Athletic Boosters, the Patriots All-Stars took on the Westford Academy Athletic Boosters All-Stars. The event helped to raise money for the WA Athletic Boosters, an organization which supports athletics at WA. The Patriots team had four...

After getting out from under the Cambridge R&L wrestler Sullivan grapples with him.

WA Wrestling defeats Cambridge R&L

Oliver Davey, Staff Writer Jan 16, 2018

Westford Academy Wrestling won a hard fought match against Cambridge R&L on Wednesday, January 3rd. Great performances from Amos Richards and Rory Sullivan among others got the team along with the crowd pumped up.