WESTFORD — Westford Academy Girls’ Soccer won 1-0 to Newton South High School on Thursday, Oct. 19 at Trustees’ Field. The game was the last one at home of the season, making it the senior players’ very last game at WA.
The game began with a recognition of these seniors, who are captains Abigail Baker, Urvi Pai, and Sarah Kirby, as well as Vannesa Urizandi, Lilli Wain, Samantha Reddington, and Tara Morris.
Right off the bat, both teams went into action with vigor, with strong defense from each side. WA goalkeeper Olivia Cipriano, who is a sophomore, performed many good saves and catches throughout both halves.
With seven minutes left in the first half, Pai took a corner kick, allowing for sophomore Ella DiRuggiero to squarely put the ball into Newton South’s goalpost. Newton South tried to win back that point, renewing their offense, and made many almost-successful shots towards the goal. However, the Ghosts saved all of them.
WAGS’s next game will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Lincoln-Sudbury.
Senior captain Abigail Baker and head coach Tracy Capone hug during the ceremony for the senior players.
