Ghosts Lead 7-6 Entering Fourth, Fall to B-R; Thanksgiving History Awaits

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 
• 
• 
• 

The Ghosts left it all on the field Friday night, battling No. 2 Bridgewater-Raynham in the Division 2 quarterfinals before falling 27-14.

Westford Academy led 7-0 at halftime and held a 7-6 lead heading into the fourth quarter, putting the Ghosts within reach of a Final Four appearance. Defensive linemen Alex Luhrs and Malcolm MacDonald and linebackers Brett Moran and Jack Maietta helped lead a strong defensive effort. However, limited depth took its toll late. The Trojans pulled ahead in the fourth, then returned two interceptions for touchdowns to break the game open.

Brett Moran opened the scoring with a three-yard touchdown run, and Tyler Kane’s extra point gave WA its first-half lead. Cam Croom led the rushing attack with 68 yards on 17 carries. The Ghosts kept competing until the end, with Joey Guthrie connecting with Sam Bramanti for a nine-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The loss brings WA to 8-2, but there is still plenty to play for. Next up is longtime Thanksgiving Day rival Acton-Boxborough. The Ghosts will look to earn their sixth straight Thanksgiving victory and reach nine wins for the first time since 1993.