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WA Boys' Swim and Dive and their coaches pose for a picture at their state meet.

WA Boys’ Swim and Dive win second place at states for the second year in a row

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Feb 26, 2025

The WA Boys’ Swim and Dive team finished second overall at their State Meet, which was held at the Phillips Academy's Pan Athletic Center in Andover on Sunday, Feb. 23. At the meet, there were a total...

Girls' basketball team and their coaches pose for a photo in front of the DCL banner after becoming undefeated DCL champions

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats Waltham 61-36, become DCL champions

Sara Metivier, Co-Features Editor
Feb 18, 2025

The WA Girls' Basketball team secured a senior night victory against Waltham High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, making their overall season record 15-3 and also crowning them undefeated Dual County League...

The nordic team poses for a yearbook picture before their race.

Nordic team says goodbye to seniors and a successful ski season

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

WA's Nordic Ski team met at the Leo J Martin golf course and ski track in Weston on Tuesday, Feb. 4 to compete in their last full team race of the season before the state race. The team also celebrated...

Buonacore (left) positions himself as he prepares to run.
Provided by: Vinny Buonacore

Buonacore finds the finish line and a place in the Track & Field Hall of Fame

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Feb 3, 2025

In Track & Field, every second counts. Athletes must push themselves to their physical limits through every stride, testing their versatility of speed, strength, and commitment to the sport. At...

The Ghosts converge on a Central Catholic player in an attempt to steal the puck.

WA Boys’ Hockey brings home decisive 2-1 win against Central Catholic

Srivas Arun, Co-Managing Editor
Jan 27, 2025

The WA Boys’ Ice Hockey team remained unintimidated by Central Catholic High School during their Saturday, Jan. 25 home game as they secured a 2-1 victory and increased their season record to 8-6. Although...

Both teams high-five after the game ends.

Girls’ Ice Hockey undergoes a tough shut out game by Lincoln-Sudbury

Sara Metivier, Co-Features Editor
Jan 11, 2025

The WA Girl's Ice Hockey team had an unfortunate loss against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LS) at Nashoba Valley Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 9. Although the game was a shutout, leaving the final...

The players assume their positions as they start to play against North Andover.

WA Boys’ Hockey starts the new year with a 2-1 victory against North Andover

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Jan 4, 2025

The Westford Academy Boys’ Ice Hockey team defeated North Andover High School in an intense and fast-paced game at Skate 3 Pavillion in Tyngsborough on Wednesday, Jan. 1, bring up their season record...

Face off at WA Boys' Ice Hockey Scrimmage

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey loses first scrimmage of the season 5-1 against Concord.

Carter Chiara, Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2024

The WA Boys' Ice Hockey team held an extremely physical first scrimmage of the season on Saturday, Dec. 7. Although losing 5-1 against Concord High School (NH), the team showed promise at times. Both...

WA and AB shake hands after the scrimmage.

WA Girls’ Hockey prepares for season in a scrimmage against AB

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Dec 10, 2024

Westford Academy Girls’ Hockey fell short to Acton-Boxborough (AB), losing their preseason scrimmage 7-5 on Sunday, Dec. 8 at home. The girls showed a lot of determination, continuing to fight despite...

Hennessy stands on the podium after winning first place in the 1000-meter race at the Massachusetts State Championship.

Hennessy wins Girls’ 1000-meter Massachusetts State Championship

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2024

Sophomore track star Abby Hennessy broke the WA school record for the Girls’ 1000-meter race by three seconds at the Massachusetts State Championship at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston on Saturday,...

WA shakes hands with Lincoln-Sudbury after their win.

WA Boys’ Ice Hockey beats Lincoln-Sudbury in decisive 4-1 victory

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor
Feb 1, 2024

WA Boys' Ice Hockey beat Lincoln-Sudbury 4-1 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, bringing their team record to 11-2-1 this season. The players competed to raise money and awareness for the Live for Liv foundation,...

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...

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