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WA's bench during their first home game of the season.

Girls’ Basketball season ends in MIAA round of 16

Ava Kinney, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2026

Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Basketball (WAGB) ended their season with a 55-43 loss against Andover High School on Tuesday, March 3, in the Round of 16 at the MIAA playoffs. WAGB finished their regular season with a 15–5 record and entered the MIAA tournament as the 13 seed. The team defeated...

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...

Coach Coward gets frustrated on the sideline.

Coward returns to the sideline

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2021

After being denied a season of basketball last year, girl’s basketball coach Russell Coward is excited and determined to compete this winter. This is his 14th season at Westford Academy with DCL titles and over 100 wins under his belt, and this season he will look to add to his resume. Because...

WA players go after ball as AB player shoots.

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats AB 55-25

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2019

Friday, December 13, the WA Girls' Basketball team had their season opener. The game was played at Acton-Boxboro, and WA won. The game featured several three pointers en route to a victory 55-25.    

WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager Jan 18, 2018

Last night, Westford Academy Girl's Basketball faced off against Acton-Boxborough and won, maintaining a consistent lead as they continuously out-scored them. WA stayed just ahead of AB during the first half, ending the first quarter 11-7. 33 seconds into the second quarter, AB managed to temporarily...

Junior Elizabeth Arnold follows through on a free throw

Arnold headed to Hamilton

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 6, 2017

After four years playing varsity basketball for WA, senior captain Elizabeth Arnold has decided that she will continue her academic and athletic career at Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York. According to Arnold, since it is a Division III program, the process of finding a school to play...

Senior Amanda Smith at the foul line

WA Girl’s Basketball is Victorious Against Wachusett Regional

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer Jan 8, 2017

On January 3rd, WA's Varsity Girl's Basketball Team went head to head with Wachusett Regional, winning 61-50. The first quarter started off strong with WA forcing a turnover in the first minute and shooting a basket, establishing the lead they would keep throughout the game. WA continued to dominate...

WAGB wins in nail biter

WAGB wins in nail biter

Feb 24, 2015
Westford Academy Girls' Basketball won what was a nail biter of a game on Tuesday night against Algonquin High School, beating the Tomahawks 40-39. This game was the first round of the Division 1 Central Massachusetts tournament.
Girls get excited for the big game!

Girls’ Varsity Thwarted

Feb 13, 2015
Thursday night's game pitted the varsity basketball team against that of Newton South, resulting in a disappointing 40-60 loss for the last home game of the season. The night was also Senior Night, recognizing students Jessica Libby and Morgan Ross.
Photos: WAGB vs Billerica

Photos: WAGB vs Billerica

Jan 14, 2015

By Madie Blais Staff Writer On Monday January 5th, WA Girls Basketball lost to Billerica 33-47. However, they put up a hard fight. Here is a photo gallery showcasing their efforts.   [doptg id= 120]