It was a playoff tough loss for the Vineyarders as they dug themselves into a 17-6 hole after the first period.

The Vineyard girls and boys hockey teams were victorious in the first round of the playoffs Thursday with the girls winning a double overtime thriller 3-2 over Dedham and the boys soundly defeating Greenfield 10-0. 

School vacation means playoff action this week for the Vineyarders. The postseason tournaments begin for the basketball and hockey teams this week while the swim and indoor track teams have already shown out at the state championships. 

The Vineyard boys basketball team became back-to-back Cape and Islands league champions Tuesday as they dispatched Cape Cod Academy 82-32 at home for their 13th win of the season.

As the winter sports season progresses, some standout performances are taking place, including a national championship qualifying high jump by junior Camille Brand.

The Vineyard girls hockey team is an offensive juggernaut. The team is on a five-game winning streak after defeating Barnstable 5-4 Wednesday at home.