Topic: Whalers Football

The Whalers Football Team celebrated their homecoming victory with Hurricane Noel on the horizon.

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.

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The Nantucket Whalers Football Team gets primed for the 2007 year.

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Coach Vito Capizzo scans the field during a Nantucket Whalers Football practice.

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Island Cup Rivalry

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.

Jenelle Ferri

The trophy for the Island Cup stayed with the Vineyarders for the fifth season in a row after the big game on Nov 17.

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Larry Bo Woolfolk and David Loveberry showing some pride in their first points on the scorebaord during The Island Cup.

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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.

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

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Patty Boynton shows her Whaler Pride by purchasing Nantucket gear from Booster Club member Charlene Chadwick.

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Island Cup Wrap-Up

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.

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

It’s hard to determine what the sky was illuminating on Friday night, the impending Hurricane Noel or the release from a sensational game-winning drive and last second heroics. With three seconds remaining, the Nantucket Whalers Football team capped-off a 70-yard drive with a touchdown pass to beat Tri-County 13-12.

It's moments like these that make us wonder if Nantucket is spookily magical, if the cranberry harvest might have gotten out of control, and even question Christopher Hitchens' arguments. Anyway you look at it, the Whalers played a tremendous game in their final home game of the season.

On the first drive of the game, Whalers Quarterback Chris Welch connected with Jordan Ferreira on a touchdown pass, giving the Whalers a 7-0 lead.

However, Tri-County controlled most of the second half. The cougars showed an effective running attack and capitalized on a Whaler fumble for a 12-7 lead in the fourth quarter.

The game appeared to be over after Tri-County intercepted a pass from Welch with five and a half minutes remaining. The Whalers bunkered down and were able to stop the Cougars on three straight plays to force a punt. This set the stage for the Whalers' 70 yard drive with two minutes remaining, highlighted by a 30-yard pass and a touchdown pass to Ferreira.

Take a look at the video below for highlights of the Whalers vs. Tri-County Regional VoTech game.

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With three seconds remaining on Friday night, the Nantucket Whalers Football team capped off a 70-yard drive with a touchdown pass to beat Tri-County 13-12.

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Bill Ciamataro gets pumped after his defense makes a big stand.

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