Football
Football
November 15, 2018
Roots Run Deep for Island Cup; Game Returns Saturday
The annual Island Cup football rivalry between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is set to return this weekend, a year after it was cancelled for only the second time in its long history.
September 29, 2018
Football Team Falls Short But Homecoming Spirit Is in Full Force
Despite two valiant touchdowns and an impressive defensive turnover, the Vineyarders lost to the Bourne Canalmen 40-13.
June 21, 2018
Don Herman Returns as Football Coach
The respected and decorated former Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football coach of 28 years, is coming back. High athletic director Mark McCarthy confirmed Thursday that Mr. Herman has been hired to coach the Vineyarders this fall.
June 8, 2018
Stage Set for Possible Comeback of Former Football Coach
High school football coach Ryan Kent has stepped down, paving the way for the possible return of former coach Don Herman.
May 22, 2018
Famed Nantucket Football Coach Vito Capizzo Dies at 78
Legendary Nantucket football coach Vito Capizzo, who led the Whalers in decades of Island Cup rivalry games against the Vineyard, died May 17. He was 78.
November 9, 2017
Shortened Football Season Ends With a Win
An inspired Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team ended its season with a victory last Friday night, taking a bit of the sting out of a season cut short.
November 2, 2017
Roster Depleted, Vineyard Football Cancels Island Cup
Faced with injuries and disciplinary dismissals, the regional high school decided Thursday to forfeit the end of the varsity football season, including the Island Cup.
September 9, 2017
Vineyarders Drive Hard, But Can't Overcome Carver
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team opened the season Friday night with a 27-14 home loss to Carver High School.
September 6, 2017
Football Coach Looks to Fresh Perspective of Winning and Learning
The high school football team opens the season Friday evening at home against Carver. Ryan Kent, first-year coach, is looking forward to it.
March 30, 2017
Mike McCarthy Signs Arena Football Contract
Former Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School quarterback Mike McCarthy has signed a contract with the New Hampshire Brigade.
