The game with Nantucket on Saturday turned out to be one of the roughest that the Martha’s Vineyard footballers have encountered.
Island Cup at Fenway Is a Thrill Despite Close Loss
A new setting for warmups.
A new setting for warmups.
The Vineyard team runs out.
The Vineyard team runs out.
Captains shake hands at the start.
Captains shake hands at the start.
Jordan Souza breaking tackles.
Jordan Souza breaking tackles.
Fans rode a rollercoaster of emotions.
Fans rode a rollercoaster of emotions.
Quarterback William Nicholson lets it fly.
Quarterback William Nicholson lets it fly.
Vineyard fans hype up the team.
Vineyard fans hype up the team.
Vineyard fans turned out in force.
Vineyard fans turned out in force.
Guilherme Oliveira sneaks past the Nantucket defense.
Guilherme Oliveira sneaks past the Nantucket defense.
Guilherme Oliveira with a tough run.
Guilherme Oliveira with a tough run.
Guilherme Oliveira goes down the sideline.
Guilherme Oliveira goes down the sideline.
The second half brought reasons to celebrate.
The second half brought reasons to celebrate.
MVRHS cheerleaders perform their intricate routine.
MVRHS cheerleaders perform their intricate routine.
The touchdowns started coming for the Vineyarders in the second half.
The touchdowns started coming for the Vineyarders in the second half.
Guilherme Oliveira stretches for the touchdown.
Guilherme Oliveira stretches for the touchdown.
MVRHS on the goal line.
MVRHS on the goal line.
Xander Laiacona is dejected after the loss.
Xander Laiacona is dejected after the loss.
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School football team fell to the Nantucket Whalers Tuesday at Fenway Park during the 44th annual Island Cup.