9/15/11: Girls soccer guts out comeback win
After falling behind by two goals in the first half, the girls varsity soccer team found new life after the break Saturday and roared back for a 4-3 victory over Harwich.
9/08/11: Girls Soccer eyes "building" year
The girls varsity soccer team enters the season with a new head coach and a significant amount of rebuilding to do.
9/08/11 Boys soccer looks to reload, not rebuild
The boys varsity soccer team will need a lot of help from unheralded players this year if they are to repeat their success of a year ago. 9/30/10: Boys soccer dominant
With a big 2-0 win over divisional rival Bourne as well as two other victories this week, the Nan tucket boys varsity soccer team continues to look better and bet ter as the season progresses.
9/30/10: Girls soccer streaks to three more wins
The girls varsity soccer team continued its win ning ways this week, staying undefeated in the Cape and Islands League, but it took some dramatic goals and tense moments to get it done.
9/23/10: Boys soccer undefeated
The boys varsity soccer team continued to roll through the early part of its season this week, notching two wins and a tie despite losing a top player to injury.
9/23/10: Girls soccer shines
It was a busy but successful week for the girls soccer team, which went 3-1 while cram ming four games into six days, two of them off-island on back-to-back days.
9/16/10: Boys soccer off to undefeated start
After two blowout victories and a tie this week, the Nantucket boys varsity soccer team is off to a flying start to its 2010 campaign.
9/16/10: Girls soccer out of the blocks quickly with 5-0 win
The girls varsity soccer team started the season on a high note Monday by knocking off Cape Tech 5-0 on the road.
9/16/10: Girls soccer looks to continue success
After finishing the most successful season in the history of the Nantucket High School girls var sity soccer program, the Whalers and head coach Jorge Rojas are looking forward to another winning year.
9/9/10: High hopes for talented boys soccer team
Armed with a potent mix of experienced returning players and talented young newcomers, the boys varsity soccer team is looking to make a run deep into the playoffs this season.
11/12/09: Boys Soccer eliminated in quarterfinals
The varsity boys soccer team was eliminated from the quarterfinal round of the Division III South Sectional playoffs Wednesday as the ninth-seeded Whalers fell to top-seeded and undefeated Cardinal Spellman 2-0.
11/12/09: Boys soccer dominates Cougars
Capitalizing on a fast start to get on the scoreboard first, the varsity boys soccer team upset Old Colony on the road in the first round of the Division III South Sectional tournament Sunday afternoon, easily defeating the Cougars 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
11/12/09: Girls shut out of first round
It was a quick first trip to the postseason tournament for the varsity girls soccer team, which lost in the first round at Cohasset Sunday, 10-0.
11/05/09: Boys soccer wraps up with win at Coyle Cassidy
The varsity boys soccer team concluded its regular season with the type of game the coaching staff would like to see in the playoffs: a complete one. The Whalers played hard from start to finish at Coyle Cassidy Tuesday, scoring early to take the lead and again late to seal the 3-0 victory.
11/05/09: Girls soccer falls at Bishop Connolly, Norwood
The playoff-bound varsity girls soccer team lost its final two games of the regular season last week, falling at Bishop Connolly 2-0 last Thursday and at Norwood 5-2 Saturday.
11/5/09: Undefeated season for JV boys soccer
The junior varsity boys soccer team closed out an undefeated season Tuesday afternoon with a 4-1 victory at Coyle Cassidy.
10/25/09: Soccer fights for victory at Fairhaven
In a high-intensity match at Fairhaven Monday, the Whalers defeated the Blue Devils 4-2. The Division II squad needed a victory to advance to the tournament and Nantucket was more than happy to stand in their way.
10/25/09: Mustangs ride to 2-1 victory over boys soccer
The Norwood varsity boys soccer team came out with some intensity Monday afternoon and capitalized on two first-half goals to take down the Whalers 2-1 and earn a Division II postseason qualification.
10/25/09: JV soccer ties Chatham
The junior varsity boys soccer team suffered its first non-win of the season Monday afternoon, coming up empty in a scoreless tie at Chatham.
10/22/09: Whalers win home finale over Cougars
The varsity boys soccer team capped off the regular season home schedule with a victory over Bishop Connolly 4-1 Tuesday night under the lights.
10/22/09: Girls soccer slips in loss at home to Scituate
After clinching its first-ever tournament berth last week, the varsity girls soccer team fell to Division II postseason-bound Scituate at home Saturday, 4-1.
10/22/09: Junior varsity boys soccer gets shutout win at Sturgis
The junior varsity boys soccer team scored four times in the first half en route to the shutout victory at Sturgis last Wednesday, 7-0.
10/15/09: Whalers earn first postseason bid
The Whalers defeated the Seahawks for the second time this season 2-1 last Thursday to clinch their first Lighthouse Conference title and first trip to the Division III South Sectional Tournament.
10/15/09: Spellman sinks boys soccer at home
The varsity boys soccer team clinched its seventh Lighthouse Conference title in eight years with a 4-1 victory over Cape Cod Academy at home Thursday, but then fell against undefeated Cardinal Spellman 2-0 Sunday night.
10/15/09: JV boys soccer still perfect on the season
The junior varsity boys soccer team took down Cape Cod Academy for the second time in the same week by the same score when they earned the victory over the visiting Seahawks 3-1 Thursday.
10/08/09: Eagles soar to win over boys soccer
The boys varsity soccer team split two games this week, losing at home to a skilled and senior-laden Easthampton squad 2-1 Saturday before easily handling Provincetown 10-1 Tuesday.
10/08/09: Girls soccer gets back in the groove
The varsity girls soccer game was winless in four straight games heading into Tuesday’s match against Lighthouse Conference foe Provincetown.
10/08/09: Junior varsity soccer sweeps two more wins
The junior varsity boys soccer team won two games this week, taking down Chatham 5-0 at home last Thursday and Cape Cod Academy 3-1 on the road Monday.
10/01/09: Boys soccer tames the Cougars
The varsity boys soccer team lost its first game of the season last week, but rebounded to post two victories over Division I Norwood and Bishop Connolly.
10/01/09: Girls soccer drops two straight
After a fast and successful start to the season, the varsity girls soccer team hit a snag this week, falling to Division I Norwood 6-1 Saturday and Bishop Connolly 4-1 Monday, both at home.
09/24/09: Girls soccer ties against Blue Devils
The Whalers defeated Provincetown easily 5-0 last Wednesday before surprising Coyle Cassidy 2-1 on the road Saturday and tying Fairhaven at home 2-2 Tuesday.
09/24/09: Perfect start for varsity boys soccer
In its most challenging game so far this season, the varsity boys soccer team was up for the challenge Saturday against Coyle Cassidy, earning the 3-2 victory at home.
09/24/09: JV soccer swipes 2-0 win
The junior varsity boys soccer team scored twice in the first half and held off Coyle Cassidy in the second half to earn its second win of the season, 2-0 Saturday at home.
09/17/09:Boys soccer blanks Sturgis, 5-0
The varsity boys soccer team earned its second win of the season, its second straight shutout and its second victory over a Lighthouse Conference opponent Thursday when it shut down Sturgis at home 5-0.
09/17/09: Girls soccer slips to first loss at home
Despite periods of torrential rain, ankle-deep puddles on the field and all-around unpleasant conditions, the girls varsity soccer team squared off against Division I North Quincy Saturday afternoon, ultimately falling 2-1
09/10/09: Whalers shoot down Seahawks in season home opener
For the first time in the brief history of the girls varsity soccer team, the Whalers have defeated Lighthouse League rival Cape Cod Academy. Nantucket hosted the Seahawks in the season home opener Tuesday afternoon and picked up the 4-2 victory.
09/10/09: Boys soccer beats Cape Cod Academy, 2-0
It took a while to get things started, but once the boys varsity soccer team found an opening in the Cape Cod Academy defense, the Whalers capitalized and defeated their Lighthouse Conference foes 2-0 in the first game of the season Tuesday.
09/03/09: Boys soccer kicks into action
There is some flexibility on the boys soccer team roster this fall. With one of the deepest and most experienced squads in recent years, the ability to move personnel around without missing a beat will be a strength for the squad.
09/03/09: Girls soccer sets tempo in preseason practices
This season, the girls varsity soccer team will focus on creating good rhythm and bringing some flow to its game. Following a rebuilding effort last fall, the Whalers return with strength in the midfield, as they look to get into a consistent groove and play some intelligent soccer over the upcoming schedule
11/13/08: Whalers knocked out in first round
It was a relatively quick trip to the postseason tournament for the boys varsity soccer team this fall. In their first-round game at home against 21st-seeded Norwell Sunday, the fifth-seeded Whalers lost 2-1 on a goal with eight minutes remaining in the game. . . . More
11/06/08: Boys soccer splits final two regular-season games
The boys varsity soccer team wrapped up its regular-season schedule this week with 4-0 victory over Abington and a 2-1 loss at Div. I Norwood. ..More
11/06/08: Girls soccer ends season with 7-0 loss at Norwood
It was a challenging season for the girls soccer team. The young Whalers battled through a rebuilding year, which ended Friday with a 7-0 loss at Division I Norwood. ...More
11/06/08: Junior varsity boys soccer ends season on a winning note
The junior varsity boys soccer team wrapped up its season on a positive note last Wednesday, beating Abington on the road 3-0. ...More
10/30/08: Boys soccer streaking toward playoffs
It has been four weeks since the boys soccer team lost a game. The playoff-bound Whalers tacked on three more wins this week with shutouts over Sturgis 2-0 and Provincetown 4-0 to earn the outright Lighthouse Conference title, and also took down Division I Norwood 3-1. ...More
10/30/08: Girls Varsity Soccer splits a pair
The varsity field hockey team closed out the winningest season in team history with three more wins this week, earning the number-three seed in the Division II South Sectional tournament and its first home playoff game in recent memory. . .More
10/23/08: Boys soccer clinches playoff berth
he boys varsity soccer team is headed back to the playoffs after tying Cohasset 1-1 Tuesday and beating Martha’s Vineyard for the second time this season – and only the second time in team history. . . More
10/23/08: Girls soccer battles Martha’s Vineyard in 3-1 home loss
A win over the Martha’s Vineyard in front of the home crowd was within reach last Wednesday for the girls soccer team, but the Whalers fell 3-1 despite showing marked improvement from the teams’ earlier meeting this ...More
10/23/08 MV blanks JV boys soccer; Whalers top Cohasset
Following a 3-0 loss at the Vineyard last Wednesday, the junior varsity boys soccer team rebounded to defeat Cohasset 2-0 on the road ...More
10/16/08: Soccer skips past Cohasset, 2-1
The boys soccer squad rolled to three straight victories this week, including back-to-back shutouts over Sturgis 7-0 and Methuen 1-0 on the road and a 2-1 win against Cohasset at home. ...More
10/09/08: Girls soccer beats P-Town
In a mixed bag of results this week, the girls varsity soccer team won once, lost twice and played to a scoreless tie. ...More
10/09/08: Boys soccer splits a pair on the road
The boys varsity soccer team traveled to Cape Cod Academy Tuesday and brought home a 2-1 win, but fell 5-2 to Coyle-Cassidy Saturday, also on the road. ...More
10/02/08: Girls soccer shuts out P-Town
The girls varsity soccer team scored a shutout victory over Lighthouse Conference opponent Provincetown last Wednesday, 6-0 on the road. ...More
09/25/08: Girls soccer glides to 13-0 victory
The girls soccer team scored its first win of the season Saturday, dominating New Testament 13-0 at home before falling to Lighthouse Conference rival Cape Cod Academy 5-2 Monday. ...More
09/25/08: Whalers edge Cape Cod Academy
ape Cod Academy came dangerously close to stealing a tie against the boys soccer team on Tuesday night. ...More
09/18/25: Whalers conquer the Vineyard
It may only be the first win of the season for the Nantucket boys varsity soccer team, but the Whalers’ decisive 5-2 victory over Martha’s Vineyard at home Tuesday night was one they will remember as they move ...More
09/11/08: Warriors wipe out Whalers in opener
The boys varsity soccer team officially opened the season Monday at home with a 4-2 loss to Coyle Cassidy. After falling behind 4-0 early in the second half, the Whalers battled back to cut the deficit in half, but could not pull any closer as time expired. ...More
09/04/08: Whalers kick into gear for fall season
After graduating 10 seniors from last year’s squad, the Nantucket girls soccer team has an uphill battle for the next few seasons. Returning only a handful of players with varsity experience, the Whalers are preparing for the future of the program. ...More
09/04/08: Boys soccer gets back to business
The returning members of the Nantucket boys soccer team may still have a bad taste in their mouths. ...More
11/01/07: Whalers stripped of conference title
The boys varsity soccer team has been stripped of its Lighthouse Conference title and playoff eligibility due to an academically ineligible player who participated in the first seven games of the season. ...More
11/01/07: Girls soccer falls in season finale
The Nantucket High School golf team finished eighth out of nine teams at the Division III South sectional championship match at Bayberry Hills Golf Course in West Yarmouth Tuesday afternoon . . . More
10/25/07: Whalers hook fishermen for win
The girls soccer team split two games at home this week, losing to Division I North Quincy 6-0 before defeating Lighthouse Conference opponent Provincetown 10-0 at home on Tuesday. . .More
10/25/07: Boys soccer blanked in back to back games
The week after qualifying for the playoffs, the boys varsity soccer team was shut out in back to back games. The Whalers lost a close 1-0 contest on the Vineyard last Wednesday and fell to playoff-bound Coyle Cassidy 2-0 at home on Saturday. . .More
10/25/07: North Quincy swipes last-second victory from JV girls
The junior varsity girls soccer team wrapped up its season Sunday with a last-second loss to Division I North Quincy 2-1. . .More
10/25/07JV boys lose to Vineyard, Coyle Cassidy
The junior varsity boys soccer team closed out its regular season schedule this week with losses to Martha’s Vineyard 2-1 and Coyle Cassidy 1-0. . .More
10/18/07: Vineyard victorious under the lights
It is not about winning and losing anymore for the girls varsity soccer team. The Whalers are just playing soccer, and trying to finish out the season playing their best. . .More
10/18/07: Visiting Vineyard squad fights off JV girls soccer for victory
The junior varsity girls soccer team lost three straight games this week against some strong opponents. The Whalers (2-7) lost to Martha’s Vineyard 2-1 at home on Tuesday, Coyle Cassidy 4-1 at home on Saturday and Cape Cod Academy 2-1 on the road last Thursday. . .More
10/18/07: JV boys soccer shoots down Seahawks at home
The junior varsity boys soccer team split two games this week, defeating Cape Cod Academy at home 4-0 before losing to Cohasset 3-0 on the road Saturday. . .More
10/18/07: Boys soccer shuts out Cape Cod Academy
Goalie Russell Bartlett and the defense in front of him have been stingy in recent weeks. The boys varsity soccer team picked up two more shutout victories this week, topping Cape Cod Academy and Norwood, both 1-0 at home, to bring the season total to six shutouts in 14 games. . .More
10/11/07: Boys soccer keeps perfect league record with Sturgis win
Despite being decimated by injuries, the boys soccer team continued its winning ways last Wednesday with a 7-0 trouncing of Lighthouse Conference opponent Sturgis. Sunday’s scheduled home game against Norwood was postponed. A possible make-up date has yet to be determined. . .More
10/04/07: Boys soccer back on winning track
Friday night’s 4-1 victory over South Shore Christian was just what boys varsity soccer coach Rich Brannigan had hoped for, kick-starting a successful week for the surging Whalers who won twice and tied once. . .More
10/04/07: Girls soccer beats SSCA
The girls varsity soccer team had a bittersweet weekend, winning Friday against South Shore Christian Academy 3-0 but losing Saturday to Whitinsville 2-1. . . .More
9/27/07: Boys soccer knotted in two ties
It was a tough stretch for the boys soccer team this week. Despite putting in solid performances against challenging opponents, the Whalers lost three starting varsity players to injury, most likely for the season . . . .More
9/27/07: Girls soccer shuts out the Vineyard
The girls soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 2-0 shut-out victory at Martha’s Vineyard last Wednesday. . .More
9/20/07: Cape Cod Academy slips by girls soccer for first league win
It wasn’t an easy opening week for the girls soccer team, with two of its most difficult opponents leading off the schedule. The Whalers fell at Mashpee 1-0 Friday and on Tuesday lost their home opener against Lighthouse Conference rival Cape Cod Academy 3-2. . . . More
9/20/07: Boys soccer slides past Fishermen
The boys soccer team made an early-season statement with a 7-0 victory over Provincetown at home last Thursday, taking another step toward dominating the Lighthouse Conference again. . .More
Fall 2006 Sports Supplement: Record-breaking season for boys soccer
This fall marked the best regular season ever for Nantucket High School boys soccer. The Whalers attacked their schedule like a skier on a slalom course, gracefully making every turn with perfection . . .More
Fall Sports 2006 Supplement: Solid first season for girls soccer
For a first-year varsity program, the expectations might have been set high for the Nantucket girls soccer team, but that was only because they were capable of playing to that level. . . .More
09/13/07: Girls soccer shuts out the Vineyard
The girls soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 2-0 shut-out victory at Martha’s Vineyard last Wednesday. On Friday the Whalers traveled to Norwood and fell 6-0 against the Mustangs. . . . More
09/13/07: Boys Soccer blanks Seahawks 1-0
It may be early in the season, but the boys soccer team picked up an important win over Lighthouse Conference rival Cape Cod Academy 1-0 on the road Tuesday afternoon. It was the first win for the Whalers, who opened with a loss to Cardinal Spellman 1-0 on Saturday and tied Cohasset 3-3 on Sunday, both at home. . .More
11/16/06:Whalers denied in Div. III South finals
The most successful playoff run in Nantucket High School soccer history ended this weekend one game short of a championship. After upsetting.....More
11/09/06: Wild win sends Whalers to semifinals
Sudden death. Even the phrase sounds ominous. But it didn’t faze the boys varsity soccer team Tuesday. The Whalers were pushed deep into...More
11/02/06: Vineyard grounds boys soccer
A playoff-like atmosphere gripped Nantucket on Monday night as the boys soccer team squared off against a talented Martha’s Vineyard squad. The Whalers lost 2-0 under the lights but proved that they can compete against solid competition heading into the postseason. . . More
11/02/06: Girls soccer falls to the Vineyard to erase playoff hopes
The girls soccer team was eliminated from playoff contention on Monday afternoon with a 3-1 loss at the Vineyard. . .More
10/26/06: Whalers close out conference schedule
The girls soccer team wrapped up its Lighthouse Conference schedule this week with a 3-1 win over Sturgis Monday following an impressive 0-0 stalemate against Cape Cod Academy last Wednesday. . .More
10/26/06: Boys soccer extends win streak
The boys soccer team tacked two more wins onto its impressive season total this week, defeating South Shore Christian 2-0 and Cape Cod Academy 3-1...More
10/19/06:Boys soccer rolls seventh straight victory
It was business as usual for the boys soccer team on Sunday. The Whalers earned their seventh straight victory and ninth in 10 games with a 4-0 win over Norwood at home. . .More
10/19/06: Norwood blanks girls soccer in second straight game
Despite losing to Norwood 5-0 at home on Sunday, the Nantucket girls varsity soccer team impressed their head coach and the head coach of the visiting Mustangs. . .More
10/12/06: Boys soccer clinches tourney berth
They are in. The boys soccer team clinched a spot in the Division III state tournament with a 4–1 victory over Norwood on Saturday. Reaching...More
10/12/06: Mustangs toss girls soccer for a loss
The girls soccer team was shut out against Norwood on Saturday, 8-0. Friday’s home game against the Mustangs was canceled due to the...More
10/05/06: Whalers waltz to three shutout wins
The boys varsity soccer team steamrolled the competition this week, posting three straight shutouts: 3-0 over Scituate and Chatham, and a 7-0...More
10/05/06 Girls soccer knots 2-2 with P-town
The girls soccer team stepped up its intensity and focus and in an tight back-and-forth match against Provincetown on Monday, the Whalers tied....More
09/28/06: Boys soccer on a roll
The wins continue to add up for the boys soccer team, which earned two Lighthouse Conference victories at home this week, defeating Sturgis...More
09/28/06: Girls soccer falls in clash with Cape Cod Academy
he girls soccer team split a pair of Lighthouse Conference games this week, defeating Sturgis 6-1 before losing to Cape Cod Academy 5-2....More
09/21/06: Girls soccer on a roll
After starting 0-3 in their first season at the varsity level, the girls soccer team has rattled off two straight victories, defeating Provincetown 2-0...More
09/21/06: Goals aplenty in Whaler wins
In three road games this week, the boys varsity soccer team pulled off two convincing wins – 8-1 over Provincetown on Thursday and 6-1 over...More
09/14/06: Boys soccer faces tough early tests
The boys varsity soccer team is off to a slow start this season, losing two of its first three games to much larger schools. But the tough competition...More
09/14/06: Growing pains in first varsity season for girls soccer program
The first week of the season proved to be a difficult test for Nantucket's girls varsity soccer team. The squad, entering its first season at the...More
09/07/06: Girls soccer moving up
This year marks the beginning of a new chapter in the girls soccer program at Nantucket High School. After three years of playing at the junior....More
09/07/06: Boys soccer returns with full squad
Hopes are high for the boys varsity soccer team this year, which last season tied for the best record in the history of the young program and made it to the quarterfinal round of the Division III South state tournament....More
11/10/05: Girls soccer steps up to varsity
After three years of playing at the junior varsity level, the girls’ soccer team is moving up a step.The School Committee voted earlier this month to grant the team varsity status, athletic....More
11/3/05: Boys soccer bounds toward postseason
With a win in the final weekend of the season, the boys soccer team reached the 10-win mark they had been aiming for. The Whalers closed out their regular-season schedule splitting a pair of games, defeating Matignon at home 2-1 on Saturday before falling on the road at Chatham 3-1 on Sunday....More
11/3/05: Girls soccer shuts out the Vineyard
The junior varsity girls soccer team won three games this week in the final stretch of the season. The Whalers defeated Sturgis 4-0, Martha’s Vineyard 2-0 and came from behind to beat Mashpee 3-2. Nantucket tied Sacred Heart 2-2 in its final game of the 2005 campaign on Tuesday....More
10/27/05: Boys soccer falls under the lights
The boys soccer team fell to rival Martha’s Vineyard, 5-1, under the lights at the Nantucket High School field on Tuesday night.....More
10/13/05: Boys soccer corrals Cape Cod Academy
The boys soccer team took an early-season step toward its goal of repeating as Lighthouse Conference champions Monday with an important victory over league foe Cape Cod Academy. The Whalers, who won the game 2-1 at home, rebounded from a 1-0 deficit early in the first half and received two goals from Caio Correa.....More
10/13/05: Girls soccer edges Provincetown on the road
The junior varsity girls soccer team is now playing with the fire and passion head coach Jorge Rojas had hoped. After allowing a strong Provincetown team to crawl back into the game Tuesday afternoon, the Whalers fought back and earned the 4-3 victory off the foot of Kate MacLellan....More
09/15/05: Soccer starts season on the right foot
After dropping the season opener to Bourne last week by one goal, the boys soccer team tore into their schedule with three straight wins this week....More
09/15/05: Mashpee blanks JV girls soccer in home opener
The junior varsity girls soccer team dropped their season opener 1-0 at home to Mashpee on Saturday. The Falcons scored the only goal of the game in the 27th minute of the first half en route to the win....More
09/08/05: Island goalie bound for Brazilian soccer squad
For Colin Williams, the opportunity to play soccer in Brazil was a no-brainer. The chance to play with some of the best upcoming talent in the world is something a determined soccer player does not pass up....More
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