Vineyard Keeps Island Cup and Secures Two Golden Anchors
After being down 21-7 midway through the third quarter, the Vineyard answered with 17 points.
After being down 21-7 midway through the third quarter, the Vineyard answered with 17 points.
Mometum swung wildly in Vineyard's favor.
Mometum swung wildly in Vineyard's favor.
An epic win for the storied Island Cup tradition.
An epic win for the storied Island Cup tradition.
The cup is raised with another Vineyard victory.
The cup is raised with another Vineyard victory.
Fans and players stormed the field.
Fans and players stormed the field.
Schools superintendent Richie Smith celebrates with players.
Schools superintendent Richie Smith celebrates with players.
A game to be remembered.
A game to be remembered.
Heroes welcome as the ferry returned from Nantucket.
Heroes welcome as the ferry returned from Nantucket.
Girls soccer team celebrates a goal in their match.
Girls soccer team celebrates a goal in their match.
Game was never in doubt.
Game was never in doubt.
Innaugural Golden Anchor is raised by the Vineyarders.
Innaugural Golden Anchor is raised by the Vineyarders.
Boys soccer team players rush the field as victory is secured.
Boys soccer team players rush the field as victory is secured.
Cherished memories with defeat of Island rival Nantucket.
Cherished memories with defeat of Island rival Nantucket.
Anchors away!
Anchors away!
Victory pose.
Victory pose.
Field hockey team was defeated 6-0.
Field hockey team was defeated 6-0.
The Vineyard football team rallied with 17 points in the second half in an epic 24-21 win to secure the 43rd playing of the Island Cup. The Vineyarders now hold a 22-21 advantage in the best of Island competition.
Another competition began this weekend with the innaugural playing for the Golden Anchor. Both the girls and boys soccer teams won their battles for the trophy.