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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

A WA gymnast performs on the uneven bars.

WA Gymnastics places second at DCL championships

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5, WA girls' gymnastics placed second in the Dual County League Championships with a score of 134.850. Going into the meet, the WA girls had a season record of 5-2. The girls competed against Newton-South, Acton-Boxborough, and the Cambridge-Rindge & Latin School, with Newton-South...

Senior Justin Quinton stares down his opponent.

WA hosts DCL Championship against Wayland

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Jan 17, 2020

On Wednesday, January 15, Westford Academy's wrestling team faced off against Wayland High School in the DCL Championship. The game ended with an overall loss for WA with the final score being 32-48 Wayland.

The boys' hockey team huddles up before their game against Newburyport.

Boys’ Hockey wins first game of season

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday, December 21, Westford Academy Boys' hockey beat Newburyport by a score of 3-1 in their season opener. WA came out strong, controlling the puck throughout the first two periods. Newburyport had very few shots on net for much of the game. Halfway through the first period, WA struck first,...

A ball swishes through the hoop.

WA Boys’ Basketball wins hard fought game against Wayland

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Jan 11, 2020

On Tuesday, January 7, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Basketball team played Wayland high school at WA. Through both halves where the game could have gone either way, WA managed to capitalize in the final period with a score of WA 62 -58. The game began with Wayland getting possession of the ball....

Junior Elizabeth Nolan stops Newton South from properly passing the ball.

WA girls’ basketball crushed in a game against Newton South

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy girls' varsity basketball played Newton South, losing  in an anti-climactic game, in which Newton-South took the win, 30-42. Starting the game, Newton South scored the first basket. Weak offensive and defensive skills on the part of WA filled the first quarter,...

After WA Senior Declan Morse makes an attempt at the basket, both teams lock eyes with the ball, waiting in anticipation to see whether or not Morse would tie the score.

WA boys’ basketball defeats Newton South in a nail-biting game

Anushka Patil, News Editor Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy varsity boys' basketball faced off against Newton South in a heated game that went overtime. Throughout the game, the crowd was chanting, the players were motivated, and spirits were high. Ultimately, WA pulled through, winning the game 53-51.  

Number 35, senior Joe Cornetta, warming up before the game.

WA boys’ ice hockey ties with Billerica

John Vassiliou, Editor Feb 4, 2019

The WA Ghosts tied with the Billerica Indian Heads 3-3 Saturday night after both teams battled back and forth for domination of the ice. The game started off in WA's favor when in the first two minutes of game time, senior captain Michael Mucci scored a goal on Billerica. For the next seven minutes,...