Martha’s Vineyard News from The Vineyard Gazette

As spring sports kick off at the high school, the excitement is palpable on the Island. The baseball team made a strong statement on opening day by dominating Nantucket with a 10-0 victory. They continued their winning streak with a 6-1 triumph over Dennis Yarmouth on Tuesday.

Lathrop Keene shined both at the plate and on the mound against Nantucket, going 3-3 with two RBI and pitching a scoreless inning with a strikeout. Charlie Porterfield and Hunter Johnson also had standout performances, contributing to the team’s success. Against Dennis Yarmouth, the Vineyarders displayed their offensive prowess by putting up six runs in the first three innings. Pitcher Eli Bryant delivered a stellar performance, securing the win with no runs allowed and three strikeouts.

In addition to baseball, the softball team opened their season against Mashpee, while the boys and girls lacrosse teams faced off against Nantucket. The girls lacrosse team bounced back from their loss to Nantucket by defeating Monomoy 10-9, with Ali Dyke leading the charge with a hat trick.

The track team, sailing team, and tennis teams are also gearing up for a successful season. The unified track team welcomed Riverview to the Vineyard, while the sailing team secured a victory against Bishop Stang. The boys and girls tennis teams are looking to build off their postseason appearances last year, with both teams starting their seasons at home.

With a lineup of talented athletes and exciting matchups ahead, the spring sports season promises to be a thrilling one for the high school teams on the Island.