Martha's Vineyard Sports | Vineyard Gazette

Vineyard Takes Back Island Cup, Beating Nantucket 14-13 in Thriller

Aaron Wilson | Saturday, October 29 2022 - 7:02pm

For the first time in six years, the Island Cup is staying on the Vineyard. In a battle of wills, the Vineyarders outlasted Nantucket 14-13, holding their rivals scoreless in the second half.

Island Cup

Handicap Can't Hold Back Moffett Race Three-Peat Winner

Steve Myrick

For the third consecutive year, and the fourth time in eight years, Stephen Besse won the George Moffett Race.

The 72nd Derby Is Underway and the Scales Are Jumping

Steve Myrick

At 12:01 a.m. Sunday, the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby began. Ron McKee weighed in the first fish — a 19.12-pound striped bass.

Vineyarders Drive Hard, But Can't Overcome Carver

Steve Myrick

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team opened the season Friday night with a 27-14 home loss to Carver High School.

Moffett Race Is Sailing Smorgasbord

Steve Myrick

Boats will be charging the line in two divisions of the annual George Moffett race this Saturday starting at 11:10 a.m.

Derby Fever Casts a Wide Net, Rods Ready for Sunday Morning

Steve Myrick

For 72 years, fishermen have approached the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby as dreamers. Plenty of lines will hit the water at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.

Swim, Run, Pedal at Vineyard Triathalon

Get ready to swim, bike and run a very long way this Sunday, beginning at 7 a.m. in the waters near Waban Park in Oak Bluffs.