An inspired regional high school football team scored two touchdowns Friday for a victory in the final game of the season.
An inspired Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team scored two first quarter touchdowns Friday night, and held off Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School the rest of the way for a 14-0 victory in the final game of the season.
On an emotional Senior Night, senior quarterback Zachary Moreis threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to fellow senior co-captain Cooper Bennett for the first score, then ran for a 55-yard touchdown, both in the opening minutes of the game.
It was a big night in the stands too for fans and cheerleaders.
It was a big night in the stands too for fans and cheerleaders.
“It was meant to go right, but the boys opened it up on the left,” Zachary said about his rushing touchdown. “Saw the hole, took it, got a good block from the wide receiver, and was able to get in the end zone.”
On Wednesday, school administrators announced the team would shorten the season by forfeiting the final two games, including the traditional season ending Island Cup rivalry against Nantucket. With a roster severely depleted by injuries and disciplinary dismissals, the school said it acted in the interest of safety for the players.
Head Coach Ryan Kent said the disappointment of ending the season early was on the minds of the players as they took the field for their final game Friday night.
“They had an opportunity to step up and that’s exactly what they did,” said Coach Kent. “I think there was a little extra incentive, knowing tonight would be the last night, especially for the seniors. They played the way we knew they could play all season. We finally got the job done.”
Students and parents left the stands and rushed the field to congratulate the team after the game ended.
The Vineyarders are now 2-7 on the season, and will finish the year 2-9, once the next two forfeits are recorded.
Comments
Even though this year's team
Donald Herman Oak BluffsEven though this year's team record was not a winning one, those players that stayed the course, are winners. Being a part of a team, especially football, teaches values and lessons that go far beyond the scoreboard or playing field.
Congratulations to the coaching staff for their commitment to the players and the program.
VINEYARD FOOTBALL will be back!
this is soooo sad, what are
patty formally oaks bluffsthis is soooo sad, what are the kids going to do now? I hope they stay out trouble and away from drugs, drinking etc.
It's never easy to finish a
Charles Clark ChilmarkIt's never easy to finish a season with 2 forfeits. Having been a football coach in small HS with small squads for several years, every player counts! I will continue to be very supportive of the Vineyarders and hope the team will see this as an opportunity to regroup and come back stronger next year. Vineyard Strong! Charlie
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