Monday, May 21, 2012
Youth Lacrosse Game Recaps
U-11 Boys White Team 6 vs. Reading 5 Westford's White team won a close fought battle against Reading this past Sunday. Reading started off quickly by scoring less than a minute into the game, but Westford quickly answered back, when Aidan Timlin received a pass from Daniel Marshall and powered it pass the goalie. Attacker's Michael Paulauskas and Willem Lorrette kept Reading's defense busy while Kevin Egan fed a nice pass to Danny McInerny, who circled the opposing net and fought his way out front for powerful and accurate score. The third goal was scored by Robbie Raboin and was set up by the great passing of Griffin Schwab and Tommy Welham down the left side of the field. Westford's defensive pair of Declan Morse and Brian Bonczek help…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
The MIAA playoffs are beginning soon, and Westford Academy will be there in softball.
The girls of Westford's summer, or spring to be accurate, couldn't pull off a win against Boston Latin on senior night, but it was academic as they had been able to clinch a playoff berth against Newton South on Wednesday. Shannon Donahue had a hit in both games, including the 11-4 loss to Latin, while Rachel Desrochers had a pair of hits in the 6-4 win against Newton. Westford now stands at 10-9 and will learn their playoff opponent next week.
The season's just about over, but the boys' and girls' tennis teams have had significantly different experiences.
Although they couldn't pull off a win on Thursday against Newton South, the Westford Academy boys' tennis team will be heading to the playoffs after a successful year exemplified by a win against Acton-Boxborough last week. Meanwhile the girls' team has not been able to duplicate the success of their state championship last year, struggling alll spring, most recently in losses against Acton-Boxborough and Newton South. Attached are photos courtesy of Cheerio Neal from the boys' Acton-Boxborough and girls' Newton South games. Captions are not available.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Westford Academy was able to reduce their magic number to one, but they haven't clinched a playoff spot yet.
Westford Academy is running out of time if it wants to see playoff baseball this season. While the Ghosts were able to grab a 4-1 victory over Acton-Boxborough earlier this week on the back of a Will Alden complete game and three crucial sixth inning runs, the boys in Maroon will still need one more win to qualify for the postseason. That win did not come on Thursday, as they fell 2-0 at home to the Boston Latin Wolfpack. The Ghosts nearly tied it up in the last inning, but Boston Latin's Patrick Naughton stranded two runners in scoring position, adding to a stellar day where he struck out 12 Westford batters. With the loss, Westford is now 9-8 and will need a win on the road against Lincoln-Sudbury on Friday, Concord-Carlisle on …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Westford Academy's Will Alden has received the Donald B. Young scholarship for 2012.
Westford Academy's Will Alden has been named as the 23rd recipient of the Donald B. Young scholarship, and the first since 2009. The scholarship is sponsored by the Alden Kindred of America, a society created in 1909 to commemorate the memory of Pilgrim settlers John and Priscilla Alden, and is only open to descendants of the Aldens. Alden is the co-captain of the team as well as a member of the National Honor Society, and will be attending Bentley University in the fall. More information on the scholarship is available on the Alden Kindred of America website.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The following was submitted by the Westford Academy softball team.
The Westford Academy softball team exploded for 15 runs and 18 hits en route to a 15-9 victory over Lincoln-Sudbury on Monday. Sophomore Christie Raymond led the attack with three hits, four RBI and three runs scored. Other Grey Ghosts with multiple hit games included senior Allie Brody, junior Kayleigh Culhane and sophomores Olivia Peterson, Bianca Tardi and Alexa Sullivan. Brody and Raymond combined for the win on the mound, while junior Rachel Desrochers had a strong game behind the plate. With the win, WA improves to 9-8 on the season.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Westford Youth Lacrosse Game Recaps.
U11 Boys Westford 13 vs. Marlboro 2 The U11 Maroon boys traveled to Ward Field in Marlboro this past Sunday. Rhys Whitehill fed the perfect pass to Dylan Breen (3 goals) to score the first goal and put Westford on the board. Scoring opportunies continued through the first half with goals scored by Pressley Mead (3 goals,) John Alfano, and Ryan Crann. Strong defensive players, Ryan Reid, Harry Laushine, and Nick Green worked with skilled goaltender Brian Ellis on the other end of the field to hold Marlboro from scoring. With a powerful lead as the game continued into the second half, Westford switched players positons and increased passing before shooting on goal. Harry Laushine received a swift pass from Ryan Crann and shot the …
The following was submitted by the Westford Academy softball team.
Westford Academy softball fell to Chelmsford on Friday, 12-0. Offensively,the Grey Ghosts managed only two hits: singles by senior captain Shannon Donahue and sophomore Christie Raymond. Defensively, sophomore Olivia Peterson had a strong game at second base in her Varsity debut, collecting three assists and three putouts. With the loss, WA falls to 8-8. To earn a spot in the state tourney, the Grey Ghosts must win at least two of their final four games.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The girls' lacrosse team has been strong this season, but they've had problems with the state's biggest teams.
The Westford Academy girls' lacrosse team has had an incredible season, strung out 11 victories in a row that were bookended by losses to powerhouse Lincoln-Sudbury. However, the girls couldn't bounce back after their second loss to the Warriors, falling 10-9 in a defeat to Algonquin, another top-flight foe. Pictures provided by Westford Academy Athletics' Cheerio Neal
Friday, May 11, 2012
Ghosts can't pull off win in Coaches against Cancer game.
Westford Academy wasn't able to pull out a victory against visiting Weston on Wednesday, losing the "Coaches against Cancer" classic 5-4. The Ghosts had runners in scoring position heading into the last inning, but left two men on base, adding to the total of seven all day. Mike Bibinski, Brad Cassidy, and Jake Mooney each had two hits, with five players recording doubles.
