Evan Kristal is a recipient of this year’s state track coaches association Frank Kelley Adversity Award, recognizing student athletes who have overcome diverse hardships, including physical and mental disabilities, to successfully compete at the high school level.

The early fisherman catches the trout. The annual trout tournament for kids will be held at Duarte’s Pond on Saturday, May 9.

Comedy and basketball come together when the Harlem Rockets meet the MV Jammers at the regional high school Friday night, May 8, at 6 p.m.

The Gannon and Benjamin boatyard on the Vineyard Haven harbor was the scene of a festive launch Monday for a new design created by the venerable wooden boat yard. The Sheldrake is a gaff sloop daysailer and Nat Benjamin’s 85th original design.

The well-known Vineyard swimming coach won three breaststroke events at the U.S. Masters National Championships in San Antonio, Tex., late last month.

Celebrate the official start of spring with the annual Little League opening day parade Saturday at 10 a.m.