Island Cup

Bragging Rights Go to Nantucket After Winning Big in Island Cup

The Vineyard team narrowly avoided a shutout in the closing minutes of the Island Cup. Final score: Nantucket 48, Vineyard 7.

At Halftime, Nantucket Is Way Ahead in Island Cup Game

Nantucket struck early and often as it leads the Vineyard 29-0 at halftime.

Stage Is Set for Island Cup as Tradition Resumes

The start of the Island Cup is just minutes away as the Vineyard and Nanucket face off for football bragging rights. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m under very sunny skies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Island Cup Goes Back to Nantucket; Whalers Snap Losing Streak

After 12 consecutive Island Cup victories, the Vineyarders gave up the trophy to the Nantucket Whalers. Final score: 42-0.

Island Cup Runneth Over for Football Fans on Vineyard and Nantucket

Anything can happen at the Island Cup. The rivalry game between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is Saturday on the Vineyard. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

Vineyard Brings Home the Cup

Self-discipline and calm under pressure paid off Saturday when the Vineyarders emerged victorious over Nantucket in the storied Island Cup rivalry.

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