Sports Roundup: Golf Competes In South Sectional, Boys Soccer Bounces Back
David Creed •
This Whaler sports roundup includes an update on the golf team following their performance in the south sectional state tournament, as well as the boys soccer team following a win on Monday.
Golf Places 13th In South Sectional State Tournament
The Whaler golf team traveled off island to compete in the MIAA Division 3 South Sectional State Tournament at Easton Country Club, and placed 13th out of 14 teams. The scores for each Whaler golfer were as followed.
Hunter Bistany: 91 (+20)
Alex Horton: 92 (+21)
Lucien Silva: 93 (+22)
Sam Lucas: 98 (+27)
Emil Ivanov: 99 (+28)
Paxton Fitch: 100 (+29)
Overall, the top four golfers count towards Nantucket’s final score of +90.
Boys Soccer Bounces Back, Beats Dennis-Yarmouth
The Whaler boys soccer team was able to get back on track after going 0-2-1 in their last three matches by beating the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins 2-0 on the island Monday afternoon. The victory improved their record to 9-2-1 overall and an impressive 8-1 in Cape & Island Atlantic Division League Play.
Nantucket’s first goal came just five minutes into the game when Aldo Lemus was able to assist Alec Anguelov and then roughly 10 minutes into the second half, Calvin Guevara was able to bury a penalty kick to extend Nantucket’s lead. Parker Furtado finished with seven saves on the day.
"It was good to get back with the W," Whaler head coach Rich Brannigan II said after the game. “We talked about us just giving a consistent, solid effort, and we were very steady today. We didn't have a lot of ups or downs, so that's good. We want to try to get rid of those big peaks and those low valleys and play at a constant level we know we can play at, and we did that for 80 minutes today. Sure, we could have had a few more than our two goals, but it was a good refresh.”
Nantucket will be back in action on Thursday, October 22nd on the road against the Abington Green Wave at 3:30 p.m. Below are some photos taken during Monday’s game by Chris Tran.
*ALL GAMES ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH WERE POSTPONED DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND FERRY UNCERTAINTY*
SCHEDULE AHEAD:
Wednesday, October 21st:
The volleyball team will be HOME against the Monomoy Sharks at 4 p.m.
The girls soccer team will be on the road playing the Sturgis West Navigators at 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 22nd:
The boys soccer team will be on the road playing the Abington Green Wave at 3:30 p.m.
MIAA POWER RANKINGS (NEW RANKINGS WILL BE RELEASED ON 10/23):
Boys Soccer: #8
Football: #23
Field Hockey: #27
Volleyball: #50
Girls Soccer: #56
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