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Senior Gavin Zicarelli leaps up to defend a Falmouth player shooting a three-point jumper.

WA Boys’ Basketball suffers 47-42 defeat to Falmouth at TD Garden

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor Jan 20, 2026

Westford Academy Boys' Basketball returned to TD Garden for the first time since 2018 to play against Falmouth High School at the Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational. The Ghosts lost 47-42 in a nail-biting final quarter, not contributing to their season record but making their TD Garden record...

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 (DCL) champions with a record of 10-0. WA gained first possession after winning the tip off,...

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 the four senior captains who have skied their last season at WA: Alex Huesgen, Martha Khusid, Marie...

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 Central Catholic was able to slip a shot past defense in the final period, WA remained undeterred...

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 score at 3-0, WA still put up a good fight. This loss now leaves their season record at 2-6. On...

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 being down for the majority of the game. WA’s sophomores dominated throughout the game with...

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, February 24, finishing in 2:53.54. The 1000-meter race is about sixth-tenths of a mile and five...