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.
Winter on the Island is here and daylight is fleeting, but the lights are bright at the ice arena, gymnasium and YMCA pool as the Vineyard student athletes are back for another season of hockey, basketball, indoor track and swimming.
The girls soccer team lost 3-0 to fourth seeded Norwell in Sunday's second round playoff game, finishing a strong season with 12 wins, 2 ties and 6 losses.
The Vineyarders won the Island Cup for the second year in a row, with a dynamic 24-21 win over the Whalers. The boys and girls soccer teams were also victorious Saturday, each winning an inaugural Golden Anchor trophy.
