Vineyard Teams Victorious Over Nantucket
Sophomore Courtney Howell keeps her balance.
Sophomore Courtney Howell keeps her balance.
Freshman Livvy Smith keeps the ball away from Nantucket.
Freshman Livvy Smith keeps the ball away from Nantucket.
Molly Houghton chases down a ball in the girls' varsity game.
Molly Houghton chases down a ball in the girls' varsity game.
Freshman Aksel Cooperrider throws in to the boys' junior varsity game.
Freshman Aksel Cooperrider throws in to the boys' junior varsity game.
Junior Ryan Uva moves the ball in the boys' junior varsity game.
Junior Ryan Uva moves the ball in the boys' junior varsity game.
Gabby Howe (23) lines up a shot in the varsity field hockey game.
Gabby Howe (23) lines up a shot in the varsity field hockey game.
Senior Charlotte McCarron fires in the ball.
Senior Charlotte McCarron fires in the ball.
Junior varsity field hockey players stretch before their game.
Junior varsity field hockey players stretch before their game.
Kylie Hatt (4) outmaneuvers Nantucket in the junior varsity girls' game
Kylie Hatt (4) outmaneuvers Nantucket in the junior varsity girls' game
Mike Mussell, David Macias and Mike Mazza cheer during the boys' varsity soccer game.
Mike Mussell, David Macias and Mike Mazza cheer during the boys' varsity soccer game.
Keeper David DaSilva sends a long ball in the boys' varsity game.
Keeper David DaSilva sends a long ball in the boys' varsity game.
Junior Jason Lages on the pitch against Nantucket.
Junior Jason Lages on the pitch against Nantucket.
Nate Walsh helps Kane Araujo (7) and Noah Kleinhenz (14) with post-game ice.
Nate Walsh helps Kane Araujo (7) and Noah Kleinhenz (14) with post-game ice.
Victory was in the air Saturday afternoon as five Vineyard sports teams hosted rival Nantucket at home under clear blue skies. Both of the varsity soccer teams shut out their Whaler opponents, while varsity field hockey and boys’ junior varsity soccer also earned wins. Junior varsity field hockey tied with Nantucket.
For more about the games, see the article Vineyard Comes Out On Top in Battle of Islands.