Nauset 3, Martha's Vineyard 0 (February 20, 2020)
Despite a rousing send off for the seniors, the Vineyarders dropped a 3-0 decision to the visitors from the lower Cape. The team finished 2019-2020 with a 6-12-2 record.
Despite a rousing send off for the seniors, the Vineyarders dropped a 3-0 decision to the visitors from the lower Cape. The team finished 2019-2020 with a 6-12-2 record.
Norwood 4, Martha's Vineyard 1 (February 17, 2020)
Three power play goals by Norwood in the middle period broke up a scoreless game and paced the Mustangs to the nonleague victory at the Martha's Vineyard Arena. A goal from Caroline Kelleher got the Vineyarders on the board early in the third, but a Norwood tally half way through the final period cemented the win for the visitors and dropped the home team to 6-11-2 on the season.
Three power play goals by Norwood in the middle period broke up a scoreless game and paced the Mustangs to the nonleague victory at the Martha's Vineyard Arena. A goal from Caroline Kelleher got the Vineyarders on the board early in the third, but a Norwood tally half way through the final period cemented the win for the visitors and dropped the home team to 6-11-2 on the season.
Sandwich 5, Martha's Vineyard 0 (February 9, 2020)
Martha's Vineyard 6, LA/Fontbonne 4 (February 8, 2020)
The Vineyarders played a wonderful team game to overcome the loss of three key players en route to the 6-4 non-legue win on Saturday at the MV Arena.
Senior captain Lauren Boyd got the games lone first period goal and that set the tone for the rest of the contest. Alana Nevin scored to make it 2-0 in the second, and Ingrid Gunderson got her first varsity goal in the middle stanza. Ava BenDavid netted two, and the Vineyard had a 5-3 lead after two,
Senior Skyla Harthcock scored early in the third, and despite a visitor goal in the final period, the Vineyarders held on for the impressive win that raised their record to 6-9-2 on the season.
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The Vineyarders played a wonderful team game to overcome the loss of three key players en route to the 6-4 non-legue win on Saturday at the MV Arena.
Senior captain Lauren Boyd got the games lone first period goal and that set the tone for the rest of the contest. Alana Nevin scored to make it 2-0 in the second, and Ingrid Gunderson got her first varsity goal in the middle stanza. Ava BenDavid netted two, and the Vineyard had a 5-3 lead after two,
Senior Skyla Harthcock scored early in the third, and despite a visitor goal in the final period, the Vineyarders held on for the impressive win that raised their record to 6-9-2 on the season.
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Martha's Vineyard 4, Nantucket 3 (February 1, 2020)
Four different goal scorers paced the short-handed Vineyarders to a league victory in the first ever high school girls varsity game on Nantucket.
Skyla Harthcock, Lila Mikos, and Ava BenDavid scored to make it 3-0 before the game was five minutes old. Junior Maria Frangos played string in net, and when the Whalers cut the Vineyard lead to 3-2 in the second, Lily Moran notched her first varsity goal to make it 4-2.
Martha's Vineyard was missing three forwards for the road test at Nantucket, but the entire team stepped up to raise the Vineyarders record to 4-9-2 on the season.
Four different goal scorers paced the short-handed Vineyarders to a league victory in the first ever high school girls varsity game on Nantucket.
Skyla Harthcock, Lila Mikos, and Ava BenDavid scored to make it 3-0 before the game was five minutes old. Junior Maria Frangos played string in net, and when the Whalers cut the Vineyard lead to 3-2 in the second, Lily Moran notched her first varsity goal to make it 4-2.
Martha's Vineyard was missing three forwards for the road test at Nantucket, but the entire team stepped up to raise the Vineyarders record to 4-9-2 on the season.
Dennis-Yarmouth 4, Martha's Vineyard 0 (January 29, 2020)
The Vineyard hung tough for two periods, but ultimately the powerful Dolphins took over with the three third period goals to finalize a 4-0 decision at Tony Kent Arena.
After a scoreless first period, D-Y beat Sarah Hartenstine with a blast from the point with just under five minutes left in the middle period. An early third period goal, and two goals in the last three minutes paced the Dolphins to the Cape & Islands victory.
The Vineyard attempts to regroup Saturday with the inaugural girls varsity hockey game on the sister Island of Nantucket.
The Vineyard hung tough for two periods, but ultimately the powerful Dolphins took over with the three third period goals to finalize a 4-0 decision at Tony Kent Arena.
After a scoreless first period, D-Y beat Sarah Hartenstine with a blast from the point with just under five minutes left in the middle period. An early third period goal, and two goals in the last three minutes paced the Dolphins to the Cape & Islands victory.
The Vineyard attempts to regroup Saturday with the inaugural girls varsity hockey game on the sister Island of Nantucket.
Falmouth 4, Martha's Vineyard 1 (January 25, 2020)
The Vineyarders scored the first goal, played a wonderful first and third period, but still dropped a 4-1 decision to the Clippers at Falmouth Arena.
Ava BenDavid found the back of the net after her linemates applied good forecheck pressure to force a Falmouth turnover just under five minutes into the contest. Martha's Vineyard continued to play well, but Falmouth scored two goals of their own to take a 2-1 lead into the break.
The home team came out flying in the second, but freshman goalie Sarah Hartenstine was only beaten once in the middle period. After a back and forth third period so no goals, the Vineyard pulled Hartenstine before Falmouth sealed the win with an empty netter.
The Vineyarders scored the first goal, played a wonderful first and third period, but still dropped a 4-1 decision to the Clippers at Falmouth Arena.
Ava BenDavid found the back of the net after her linemates applied good forecheck pressure to force a Falmouth turnover just under five minutes into the contest. Martha's Vineyard continued to play well, but Falmouth scored two goals of their own to take a 2-1 lead into the break.
The home team came out flying in the second, but freshman goalie Sarah Hartenstine was only beaten once in the middle period. After a back and forth third period so no goals, the Vineyard pulled Hartenstine before Falmouth sealed the win with an empty netter.
Ursuline 4, Martha's Vineyard 1 (January 19, 2020)
The home team hung with the powerful private school from Dedham, but ultimately Ursuline had too much fire power for the home team, and the Vineyarders dropped the championship game 4-1.
Amelia Simmons stood tall in net as she kept Ursuline off the scoreboard through the first 24 minutes of the contest. However, Ursuline tallied a goal with just over six minutes to go in the middle stanza, and then they followed with a goal with just over a minute to play in the second.
Two more goals from Ursuline in the third paced the visitors to a 4-0 lead, but Ava BenDavid set up Alana Nevin to break the shut out. The Vineyarders kept the pressure on the rest of the way, but they were unable to find the back of the net, and Ursuline soon collected their championship plaque at center ice as victors of the 20th annual Nan Rheault Invitational.
The home team hung with the powerful private school from Dedham, but ultimately Ursuline had too much fire power for the home team, and the Vineyarders dropped the championship game 4-1.
Amelia Simmons stood tall in net as she kept Ursuline off the scoreboard through the first 24 minutes of the contest. However, Ursuline tallied a goal with just over six minutes to go in the middle stanza, and then they followed with a goal with just over a minute to play in the second.
Two more goals from Ursuline in the third paced the visitors to a 4-0 lead, but Ava BenDavid set up Alana Nevin to break the shut out. The Vineyarders kept the pressure on the rest of the way, but they were unable to find the back of the net, and Ursuline soon collected their championship plaque at center ice as victors of the 20th annual Nan Rheault Invitational.
Martha's Vineyard 6, Scituate 5 (January 18, 2020)
The home team advanced to the championship game of the 20th Annual Nan Rheault Tournament with an exciting 6-5 win over long time rivals Scituate High School.
After Caroline Kelleher opened the scoring with her first varsity goal, and the two teams skated to a 1-1 draw in the first period, the Vineyard found their stride offensively with three second period goals. Alana Nevin, Kelleher, and Paige Anderson found the back of the net in the middle period, and senior netminder Amelia Simmons allowed just one Sailors goal to lead Martha's Vineyard to a 4-2 lead after two periods.
The third period saw the Vineyard jump out to two separate three goal leads. Skylah Harthcock scored early in the final period to up the lead to 5-2, and after a Scituate goal, Ava BenDavid found the back of the net with a nifty wrist shot to regain the three-goal margin with just over six minutes left in the contest. Two late goals by the Sailors made things interesting, but Martha's Vineyard held on for the win and a spot in the 1pm championship game against powerhouse Ursuline Academy.
The home team advanced to the championship game of the 20th Annual Nan Rheault Tournament with an exciting 6-5 win over long time rivals Scituate High School.
After Caroline Kelleher opened the scoring with her first varsity goal, and the two teams skated to a 1-1 draw in the first period, the Vineyard found their stride offensively with three second period goals. Alana Nevin, Kelleher, and Paige Anderson found the back of the net in the middle period, and senior netminder Amelia Simmons allowed just one Sailors goal to lead Martha's Vineyard to a 4-2 lead after two periods.
The third period saw the Vineyard jump out to two separate three goal leads. Skylah Harthcock scored early in the final period to up the lead to 5-2, and after a Scituate goal, Ava BenDavid found the back of the net with a nifty wrist shot to regain the three-goal margin with just over six minutes left in the contest. Two late goals by the Sailors made things interesting, but Martha's Vineyard held on for the win and a spot in the 1pm championship game against powerhouse Ursuline Academy.
Sandwich 4, Martha's Vineyard 1 (January 15, 2020)
Brookline 3, Martha's Vineyard 2 (January 12, 2020)
Despite two goals from Paige Anderson the Vineyard dropped the back end of their two game Boston road trip at Walter Brown Arena.
Brookline scored early in the first period, but Anderson netted the equalizer less than two minutes later. The home team netted the go ahead goal soon after, and Brookline held the 2-1 lead through two periods. A third Warriors goal early in the third, and Anderson's second goal of the game set the town for a frantic third period. Unfortunately the Vineyard could not find the back of the net again, and the visitors dropped the one goal non league decision.
Martha's Vineyard 3, Fontbonne/Latin Academy 1 (January 11, 2020)
The Vineyard rode early goals from Paige Anderson and Alana Nevin to a 2-0 first period lead and never looked back at Matthews Arena on the campus of Northeastern University.
Junior Aryanna Stevens scored her varsity goal after the home team cut the Vineyard lead to 2-1 in the second period. Freshman Sarah Hartenstine recorded the victory in her first varsity start to help Martha's Vineyard raise their record to 2-4-2 on the season.
The Vineyard rode early goals from Paige Anderson and Alana Nevin to a 2-0 first period lead and never looked back at Matthews Arena on the campus of Northeastern University.
Junior Aryanna Stevens scored her varsity goal after the home team cut the Vineyard lead to 2-1 in the second period. Freshman Sarah Hartenstine recorded the victory in her first varsity start to help Martha's Vineyard raise their record to 2-4-2 on the season.
Barnstable 4, Martha's Vineyard 0 (January 8, 2020)
The host Red Raiders were up to the task the second time around. After a spirited 2-2 tie before Christmas, Barnstable retooled to take the league victory on Wednesday in Hyannis.
A goal late in the opening period, and three more in the middle stanza paced the home team to the victory. The Vineyarders played a quality third period, but it was not enough as Martha's Vineyard saw their record fall to 1-4-2 on the season.
The host Red Raiders were up to the task the second time around. After a spirited 2-2 tie before Christmas, Barnstable retooled to take the league victory on Wednesday in Hyannis.
A goal late in the opening period, and three more in the middle stanza paced the home team to the victory. The Vineyarders played a quality third period, but it was not enough as Martha's Vineyard saw their record fall to 1-4-2 on the season.
Martha's Vineyard 8, Nantucket 4 (January 4, 2020)
Ava BenDavid scored six goals to lead the Vineyarders to a victory in the team's first ever game against their island rivals. With the home win, the Vineyard earned their first Cape & Islands victory, and they won for the first time in 2020.
BenDavid scored three goals in the opening period, the second on a penalty shot, and the third with one second left in the period to pace the Vineyarders to a 3- l lead. The junior notched two goals in the second, and then a third 50-seconds into the third period to give Martha's Vineyard a 6-2 lead. Alana Nevin and Paige Anderson completed the scoring, and all the Vineyarders celebrated the victory over the Whalers.
Ava BenDavid scored six goals to lead the Vineyarders to a victory in the team's first ever game against their island rivals. With the home win, the Vineyard earned their first Cape & Islands victory, and they won for the first time in 2020.
BenDavid scored three goals in the opening period, the second on a penalty shot, and the third with one second left in the period to pace the Vineyarders to a 3- l lead. The junior notched two goals in the second, and then a third 50-seconds into the third period to give Martha's Vineyard a 6-2 lead. Alana Nevin and Paige Anderson completed the scoring, and all the Vineyarders celebrated the victory over the Whalers.
Martha's Vineyard 2, Cape Cod 2 (December 30, 2019)
The Vineyarders salvaged a point with a 2-2 tie at Charles Moore Arena on Monday afternoon. Paige Anderson and Lauren Boyd scored the goals, and Amelia Simmons was again solid in net. Martha's Vineyard enters the New Year break with a 0-3-2 record.
The Vineyarders salvaged a point with a 2-2 tie at Charles Moore Arena on Monday afternoon. Paige Anderson and Lauren Boyd scored the goals, and Amelia Simmons was again solid in net. Martha's Vineyard enters the New Year break with a 0-3-2 record.
Martha's Vineyard 2, Barnstable 2 (December 28, 2019)
In a thrilling game at Martha's Vineyard Arena, the Vineyarders earned their first point of the season against the perennial powers from Barnstable. Skylah Harthcock and Paige Anderson scored for the home team, and wonderful team defense and goaltending from the Vineyard shut down a powerful Red Raiders offense.
After a scoreless first period, Barnstable lit the lamp early in the second period, but Harthcock evened things at 1-1 off assists from Ava BenDavid and Alex Rego. Paige Anderson's wrister from the blue line with just under five minutes to go in the contest gave the Vineyard their first lead, but Barnstable battled back for the equalizer with just under three minutes left in regulation. Tremendous goaltending from senior Amelia Simmons in the last two minutes and the five minute overtime period preserved the draw,
With the effort, Martha's Vineyard sent a message to the Cape that they are improved, and they look to continue their strong play with a road contest on Monday against Nauset.
In a thrilling game at Martha's Vineyard Arena, the Vineyarders earned their first point of the season against the perennial powers from Barnstable. Skylah Harthcock and Paige Anderson scored for the home team, and wonderful team defense and goaltending from the Vineyard shut down a powerful Red Raiders offense.
After a scoreless first period, Barnstable lit the lamp early in the second period, but Harthcock evened things at 1-1 off assists from Ava BenDavid and Alex Rego. Paige Anderson's wrister from the blue line with just under five minutes to go in the contest gave the Vineyard their first lead, but Barnstable battled back for the equalizer with just under three minutes left in regulation. Tremendous goaltending from senior Amelia Simmons in the last two minutes and the five minute overtime period preserved the draw,
With the effort, Martha's Vineyard sent a message to the Cape that they are improved, and they look to continue their strong play with a road contest on Monday against Nauset.
Dennis-Yarmouth 6, Martha's Vineyard 2 (December 21, 2019)
After falling behind 2-0, the Vineyard battled back to even things with the Dolphins, only to see the visitors erupt for four third period goals en route to a 6-2 Cape & Islands victory on Saturday.
Paige Anderson and Alana Nevin scored their first varsity goals in the middle stanza to cap a dominant second period for the home team. Anderson had a deft tip in front off a Lauren Boyd shot, and Nevin found the back of the net after a mad scramble in front of the D-Y net to tie the game at 2-2.
Unfortunately the game got away from the Vineyard in the final period. D-Y scored off a turnover 16-seconds into the period for the game winner, and then the Dolphins poured in on the rest of the way.
After falling behind 2-0, the Vineyard battled back to even things with the Dolphins, only to see the visitors erupt for four third period goals en route to a 6-2 Cape & Islands victory on Saturday.
Paige Anderson and Alana Nevin scored their first varsity goals in the middle stanza to cap a dominant second period for the home team. Anderson had a deft tip in front off a Lauren Boyd shot, and Nevin found the back of the net after a mad scramble in front of the D-Y net to tie the game at 2-2.
Unfortunately the game got away from the Vineyard in the final period. D-Y scored off a turnover 16-seconds into the period for the game winner, and then the Dolphins poured in on the rest of the way.
Falmouth3, Martha's Vineyard 0 (December 18, 2019)
The Vineyard hosted the first ever Cape & Islands girls hockey game at Martha's Vineyard Arena on Wednesday, and despite a much improved performance over Monday's affair with ORR, the home team dropped a hard fought 3-0 decision to Falmouth.
With a new Cape & Islands conference as a backdrop, and a perennial power coming to visit, the Vineyarders battled to a scoreless first period. Senior Amelia Simmons was strong in net, and Martha's Vineyard was able to generate some quality scoring opportunities in the opening period, including a penalty shot just over six minutes into the game.
The Clippers scored the only goal of the middle stanza, but Martha's Vineyard had some of their best scoring chances in the final period. Falmouth was able to capitalize on a turnover at their own blue line three minutes into the third period to go up 2-0 , and then they scored the games final goal with just over two minutes remaining in the game.
Lauren Boyd, Ruby Reimann, Lila Mikos, and Megan Zeilinger all played solid defense for the home team, and a mixture of veterans and newcomers paced the offense for Martha's Vineyard.
The team hosts their final game before the holiday break on Saturday against Cape rival Dennis-Yarmouth, and the Vineyarders look to continue their improved play in hopes of generating their first win of the 2019-2020 season.
The Vineyard hosted the first ever Cape & Islands girls hockey game at Martha's Vineyard Arena on Wednesday, and despite a much improved performance over Monday's affair with ORR, the home team dropped a hard fought 3-0 decision to Falmouth.
With a new Cape & Islands conference as a backdrop, and a perennial power coming to visit, the Vineyarders battled to a scoreless first period. Senior Amelia Simmons was strong in net, and Martha's Vineyard was able to generate some quality scoring opportunities in the opening period, including a penalty shot just over six minutes into the game.
The Clippers scored the only goal of the middle stanza, but Martha's Vineyard had some of their best scoring chances in the final period. Falmouth was able to capitalize on a turnover at their own blue line three minutes into the third period to go up 2-0 , and then they scored the games final goal with just over two minutes remaining in the game.
Lauren Boyd, Ruby Reimann, Lila Mikos, and Megan Zeilinger all played solid defense for the home team, and a mixture of veterans and newcomers paced the offense for Martha's Vineyard.
The team hosts their final game before the holiday break on Saturday against Cape rival Dennis-Yarmouth, and the Vineyarders look to continue their improved play in hopes of generating their first win of the 2019-2020 season.
ORR/BMW 5, Martha's Vineyard 0 (December 16, 2019)
It was a disappointing opener for the 2019-2020 Vineyarders on Monday afternoon at Martha's Vineyard Arena. After two delays forced their opener to be moved to Monday, the Vineyarders fell behind 1-0 in the opening period, and they never were able to recover and make things interesting.
Carly Drew netted two goals and added an assist, as the visitors scored a pair of goals in each the second and third periods to add more then enough offense for All-Star goalie, Megan Nolan. The senior stopped 34 shots in the victory, including three Vineyard breakaways.
Martha's Vineyard has to regroup quickly as Falmouth i set to visit for the inaugural Cape & Islands league game on Wednesday at 4:15pm.
It was a disappointing opener for the 2019-2020 Vineyarders on Monday afternoon at Martha's Vineyard Arena. After two delays forced their opener to be moved to Monday, the Vineyarders fell behind 1-0 in the opening period, and they never were able to recover and make things interesting.
Carly Drew netted two goals and added an assist, as the visitors scored a pair of goals in each the second and third periods to add more then enough offense for All-Star goalie, Megan Nolan. The senior stopped 34 shots in the victory, including three Vineyard breakaways.
Martha's Vineyard has to regroup quickly as Falmouth i set to visit for the inaugural Cape & Islands league game on Wednesday at 4:15pm.
