The winter high school sports season is set to begin, with teams getting ready for action during recent scrimmages.

On a windy Halloween day on Nantucket, the Whalers cruised to a 27-7 victory against the Vineyarders in the historic Island Cup rivalry.

A monster bluefish caught from the shore proved to be the lucky charm for Zachary Magid of West Tisbury, who took home the grand prize in the 76th derby.

In a disappointing Friday night under the lights, the VIneyard football team fell to the Sharon Eagles at home in overtime, 15-7.