Stories written by Danny Joseph
Violence, poverty, terrorism, and political upheaval are not the average issues confronting a recent college graduate; however, Casey McDermott, a member of Canton High’s graduating class of 2004 and Quinnipiac University’s class of 2008, hasn’t quite chosen an average job. After spending two years in the AmeriCorps program and also earning a business degree, McDermott […]
Mar 3 2011 | Posted in
Features | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling team is making its mark on the postseason under the stewardship of first-year head coach Brian Caffelle. Six members of the team qualified for the state tournament at Saturday’s sectional tournament, held at Foxboro High School. The highest finisher for CHS was senior captain Kevin Connolly, who took second place in […]
Feb 16 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling team ended their regular season schedule on the highest of notes, defeating archrival Stoughton by a score of 54-24. The Bulldogs received contributions from every part of their lineup in the blowout of the Black Knights. The meet, held at Canton High, was the last home meet for the CHS senior […]
Feb 10 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
In what some might deem a rebuilding year, the Canton High wrestling team has seen its share of team success and individual accolades. The Bulldogs took seventh place at this weekend’s Hockomock League Championships. Franklin High School won the overall title for the meet. CHS did, however, walk away from the meet with two individual […]
Feb 3 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling squad had another tough week as the Bulldogs fell to Oliver Ames on Wednesday, Franklin on Thursday, and rounded out the week with three tough losses at a quad meet held at Watertown High School. Canton’s 43-33 loss to Oliver Ames did contain several encouraging performances from the Bulldog grapplers. Josh […]
Jan 27 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling squad turned in yet another gritty performance in a season full of them. The host Bulldogs took fifth place at their annual Jim Peckham tournament, despite being racked by injuries and only suiting up eight wrestlers. Norton High School was the champion of the eight-team field, while Xaverian Brothers placed second. […]
Jan 20 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling team is learning that winning must be a total team effort. The Bulldogs went 1-2 at the Pembroke quad meet this Saturday, following a 46-12 loss to league rival King Philip on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are battling injuries, which have depleted the already undermanned squad. Canton opened Saturday’s quad meet with […]
Jan 13 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling squad continues to struggle, losing 36-16 at Foxboro on Monday, December 20, and falling to North Attleboro by a margin of 64-11 on Thursday. The Bulldogs’ effort and desire has been consistent, but their search for a team identity is ongoing. “Foxboro was a bit of a mixed emotion meet,” said […]
Dec 30 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High wrestling team is experiencing a few bumps and bruises on the road to success. The Bulldogs lost 58-15 at Mansfield High School last Wednesday, followed by a 1-3 performance in a super quad meet at Marshfield on Saturday. Despite Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets, head coach Brian Caffelle did see several encouraging […]
Dec 23 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph
The Canton High School wrestling team opened the 2010 season on a high note, taking fifth place at the Oliver Ames Kick Off-Tournament in Easton on Saturday. The tournament represented the Bulldogs’ first action since the retirement of legendary coach Tom Bartosek, who established the program in 1992. New head coach Ryan Cafelle, a former […]
Dec 16 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Danny Joseph