Friday, at North Dartmouth, the Vineyarders notched their second Eastern Athletic Conference victory, with an 18-14 win over the Bishop Stang Spartans.
With MV trailing 14-12, Del Araujo hooked up with Brandon Watkins on a 23-yard pass play with 1:14 remaining in regulation for the winning score. At the final whistle, the ball was in Vineyard hands following an interception by Doug Andrade.
The Spartans posted the first points early in the first quarter to lead, 6-0. MV responded and evened the count on a run by Delmont Araujo. The extra point kick was blocked.
With seconds remaining in the first half, the Spartans scored their second TD on a 10-yard pass. Another pass upped the ante two points to make the score 14-6 at the break.
No points were posted in the third quarter. But runs by speedsters Brandon Watkins and Joe Turney earned six more points for the visitors: 14-12.
With time running out, the game was replete with dropped passes and personal fouls. Even so, neither team could be faulted for lack of effort in a closely contested game.
The Vineyarders improved to 3-6 overall and finished the EAC schedule with a 2-2 record, third behind Bishop Feehan and Somerset Berkley.
Mustangs are coming
The MV football varsity and junior varsity football teams will host the visiting Medford Mustang teams for Homecoming games this Friday. The JV game is scheduled for a 3:30 pm start. Senior recognition is at 5:30 pm. The Varsities will go at it at 6:30 pm.
Medford’s modest season record is 1-7-0, presumably against Division One opponents, however.
Also know this
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday night, 7:30 to 11:00 pm at Dreamland, cost $10. Only current MVRHS students may attend.
Spirit Week starts Monday. Tickets for the Fan Boat to Nantucket go on sale Monday in the high school cafeteria during lunch periods: students and seniors $20, Other adults: $30. Day of sailing cost, all $30. The boat will leave at 7:00 am sharp, Nov. 19. There will be a Bonfire Pep Rally on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6:00 pm.
For those who wish to fly, Cape Air is offering special roundtrip fares for $75, taxes included. Flights depart for Nantucket at 8:00 am, 8:52 am, 10:47 am, 11:03 am, 12:07 pm, and 12:23 pm. Return flights depart Nantucket at 1:38 pm, 4:00 pm, 4:15 pm, and 5:40 pm.
The annual Junior vs. Senior Girls Flag Football game will be held on Wednesday, Nov.16, at 6:00 pm. Admission is free.
Mike is the Main Man
Mike McCarthy, an MVRHS alumnus, won the Lee Harrington MVP “mini scoop” during the 33rd playing of the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl between Bridgewater State and Mass Maritime. McCarthy led the Bears to a back-and-forth 39-35 victory with 110 yards rushing on 15 carries and was 10 of 14 passing for 146 yards and two TDs. McCarthy was also honored by the NEFC with his fifth weekly Conference honor roll in nine games. On the season, McCarthy has led Bridgewater State to a 7-2 record. The team is currently waiting word on a post-season bowl bid.
