The annual Vineyard/Nantucket rivalry game ended in victory for the Vineyarders, who took home the Island Cup for the 12th time in a row. The 7-0 win over the Whalers on Nantucket was especially sweet for Coach Don Herman, who ended his 28-year Vineyard career on a winning note.

 

 

On the ferry Martha’s Vineyard, headed to Nantucket. – Maria Thibodeau
Coach Don Herman, ready to lead his team for the final time. – Maria Thibodeau
Senior Austin Chandler is recognized as a scholar-athlete. – Maria Thibodeau
Refs listen to the national anthem. – Maria Thibodeau
Ready for action. – Maria Thibodeau
Coach Herman and quarterback Tucker McNeely have a chat. – Maria Thibodeau
After first quarter touchdown, Vineyarders held 7-0 lead throughout the game. – Maria Thibodeau
Cheering on the Vineyarders. – Maria Thibodeau
After interception, Vineyarders celebrate victory. – Maria Thibodeau
Ben Clark douses the coach. – Maria Thibodeau
Ben Clark, who scored game’s only touchdown, was named the MVP. – Maria Thibodeau
Pete Lambos holds up a tribute to the coach. – Maria Thibodeau
Victory celebration. – Maria Thibodeau
One last team photo. – Maria Thibodeau
The coach goes out on a winning note. – Maria Thibodeau
Crowd gathered at the ferry to welcome the winners. – Mark Lovewell
Hero’s welcome at the ferry. – Mark Lovewell
Austin Chandler and Ben Clark. – Mark Lovewell

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