Down the Half Court

The regional high school boys basketball team is having a good year, winning half a share of the Eastern Athletic Conference league title before a roaring home crowd last week. Seedings in the state tournament will be announced today, and the Vineyard is expected to play at least one tournament game at home.

It’s nice to see high school basketball, historically a centerpiece sport on the Island, regain a position of strength after struggling for a number of years. Clearly the basketball team is attracting some of the best athletes again, and much credit goes to coach Mike Joyce for his work in building, shaping and leading the squad.

And for Islanders who are staying home this month and not headed to some winter vacation spot — there is some fun to be had in cheering on the boys as they begin tournament play.

Call it a little pre-March madness.