The Ghosts battled tough against Billerica on Friday night. Here are five key takeaways from the game:

1. “Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust” is Real: The Ghosts’ defense played hard and tackled well, but Billerica’s ground game was relentless. Averaging about three yards per carry, they kept the chains moving and controlled the clock.

2. Red Zone Execution Must Improve: Westford’s offense had just four possessions all game and reached the red zone three times, but came up empty. Capitalizing on scoring chances in money situations will be crucial moving forward.

3. Trick Plays Sparked the Offense: Creativity paid off for the Ghosts, as two trick plays provided momentum. Teddy Hirbour connected with Dante Vasiliu on a double pass for 40 yards, while Brett Moran came up big on two 4th-down conversions — one on a reverse, the other running wildcat at QB.

4. Underclassmen Continue to Shine: The foundation of the program showed its strength this week, as both the JV-A and JV-B teams picked up wins over Billerica. The future looks bright for the Ghosts.

5. League Play is Here: Despite the 0–2 start, the Ghosts enter league play this week against Wayland with all of their season goals still within reach. Expect an energized team ready to compete in the DCL.