Topic: Football

Game-winning touchdowns and quarterback sacks made some members of the Whalers football team Nantucket Nectars Players of the Game this season. The 2007 recipients share their favorite moments on and off the gridiron.

The Island Cup celebrates 30 years of a Nantucket-Vineyard football rivalry. Head coaches Vito Capizzo (NHS) and Donald Herman (MVRHS) share their memories and thoughts about the Island Cup.  Check out some MV jive-talking before the big game in 2007.

Take a peek as the Plum team wraps up the 2007 Island Cup with coaches' comments, Nantucket Nectars' "Player of the Game", highlights and more.

Check out some of the moments from the exciting Island Cup game on Martha's Vineyard in Plum's slideshow.

Despite the momentum of three straight wins behind them, the Whalers were harpooned by the Vineyarders 48-6 at The Island Cup on Nov 17.

Students at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School certainly had a lot to say about their island rival. Check out the video of the Vineyard students.

On a brisk autumn day the Nantucket Whalers Football team out-ran the Diman Bengals en-route to a 14-6 win on November 10.

With three seconds remaining in the game against Tri-County, the Nantucket Whalers Football team capped off a 70-yard drive with a touchdown pass to beat their opponents 13-12.

Amidst the rain and mud, the Nantucket Whalers Football team used key defensive stops and a skilled passing attack to pull out their first win of the season against the Old Colony Cougars on Saturday, October 27.

The Whalers suffered a tough loss on October 20 against Avon/Holbrook, dropping the game 34-15

The Whalers were hopeful they could pull out a win in their first game against a Mayflower Small League opponent. Unfortunately, on Saturday, October 13, the Whalers Football Team lost in a hard-fought game to West Bridgewater 34-6.

The Nantucket Whalers football team dropped their third game of the season at home to Bristol Plymouth 22-0.

In a muddy battle in week two, the Cape Cod Tech Crusaders managed to beat the Whalers 20-0. Click here to get the full game recap.

Plum also got off-island for the Whalers first game of the season versus Southeastern High School, resulting in a 14-6 loss. The Whalers did give a solid defensive effort and showed a dangerous passing attack. Take a look at the season opener versus the Southeastern Hawks.

Check out the full season schedule for behind-the-scenes coverage, video highlights, and players of the week of every Whalers Football game.

On Saturday November 17, the Nantucket Whalers battled their rival the Martha's Vineyard Vineyarders in the 30th Annual Island Cup, losing 48-6.

Every year, it becomes harder and harder for the Whalers to compete with MVRHS, a school almost three times the size of Nantucket High School. With three fantastic wins in a row behind them, the Whalers hoped to have enough momentum and Whaler Pride to bring back the Island Cup once and for all. Unfortunately, despite the good weather, the sun was not shining Nantucket Whalers during the game. The Vineyarders kept the Whalers off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, resulting in a final score of 48-6.

Martha’s Vineyard now holds the Island Cup strong in their possession for half a decade.

For more from the Island Cup game check out our Island Cup Re-Cap and slideshow re-cap below. Don't miss the Island Cup Rivalry either. Plus, check out Channel 22 for a full game re-cap of all of the action.

The Nantucket Whalers have been bringing their A-game for last three matches, including most recently against the Diman Bengals. Check out some great shots from their win at the away game on Nov 10.

The Nantucket Whalers' football team win 3 in a row after defeating the Diman Cougars 14-6 led by Nantucket Nectars Player of the Game Jamie Viera. Take a look at our highlights of the game in this video.

On a brisk autumn day the Nantucket Whalers Football team dropped the Diman Bengals 14-6.

The Nantucket Whalers football team defeated the Tri-County cougars this homecomming after a last-second touchdown pass from "Nantucket Nectars player of the Game" Chris Welch putt the Whalers on top 13-12.