Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition Whaler girls prepare for weekend home games BY STEVE SHEPPARD       "We started out sluggish," Whaler girls' head coach Chris Ferreira said later. "We hadn't played in a while." Indeed, it had been nearly three weeks since the lady Whalers had seen competition, but the well-rested squad traveled to Norfolk County Agricultural High School Saturday afternoon and bet... More ... SWIM COACH JIM PIGNATO HAPPY TO GIVE BACK BY STEVE SHEPPARD       He was there at the beginning, and he still holds some records from those early days. But for Jim Pignato today, satisfaction now comes from helping others reach their potential. More ... Avon hands Whalers second loss Home game tomorrow against Cape Cod Academy BY STEVE SHEPPARD       After witnessing last Wednesday's boys' varsity basketball game, it was no surprise that both Nantucket losses to date have come at the hands of Avon. The scrappy team from the smallest (land-wise) town in the state demonstrated to the island crowd why its basketball tradition is well known in eas... More ... From the s i d e l i n e s       SWIM TEAM SPLITS WITH HOLLISTON Beau Garufiand Ainsley Ellis turned in state tournament-qualifying performances as the Whalers split Saturday's home meet against Holliston. The boys' team won 103 to 64, while the girls fell to the visitors, 83 to 102. More ...