Stories written by Jay TurnerJay joined the
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They evoked images of superheroes and of Disney heroines. They amazed and astounded and made unforgettable memories together, and in their final act as Canton High School students, the 213 members of the Class of
Jun 12 2014 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
After an illustrious law career spanning 30-plus years and dozens of high-profile cases, William “Bill” Sullivan of Canton is headed to the bench. Nominated by Governor Deval Patrick and confirmed by the Governor’s Council by a unanimous vote on May 21, Sullivan will replace D. Lloyd Macdonald as the state’s next Superior Court justice following […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
It was win or go home for the CHS softball team last week — and the Bulldogs went for the first option as they out-dueled nonleague Watertown on Tuesday to punch their ticket to the Division 2 south sectional tournament. While Canton only finished with four wins in 20 games this season, most of its […]
May 29 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A disappointing season ended on a high note for the CHS boys’ lacrosse team last week as the Bulldogs clawed their way back to beat Medway 7-6 in overtime. Coming off a convincing loss to Foxboro and having already been eliminated from postseason contention, the boys could have easily called it quits — especially after […]
May 29 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The playoffs are almost here, and the CHS girls’ lacrosse team has gotten back to its winning ways after a midseason losing streak. Last week, the girls made it three in a row and cemented their grip on second place in the Davenport Division with back-to-back wins over Oliver Ames and Milford. On Monday, the […]
May 22 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Between turning 18 in April and turning heads with his play at the highest levels of American junior hockey, Canton native Liam Pecararo is having himself one heck of a spring. Playing for the Waterloo Black Hawks of the United States Hockey League — the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey circuit — Pecararo took […]
May 22 2014 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Fresh off a slump-busting win against Oliver Ames early last week, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team continued its late-season rebound with a 13-3 home win over Milford on senior night last Wednesday. The win improved the team’s record to 6-7 in the Hockomock League and 6-10 overall as the Bulldogs look to finish strong despite […]
May 22 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The losses are starting to pile up for the Canton High softball team, which fell to 2-14 after dropping four in a row last week. However, despite their less than stellar record, the Bulldogs continue to flash their potential against some of the top teams in the Hockomock League, including regional powerhouses Taunton and Milford. […]
May 15 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After roaring out of the gate with seven straight victories, the CHS girls’ lacrosse team experienced something of a wakeup call last week with consecutive losses at the hands of Foxboro, King Philip, and nonleague Norwood. In all three contests, the Bulldogs performed reasonably well, although they could have and should have played better, according […]
May 8 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Canton High boys’ lacrosse team has reached the most challenging part of its schedule — and it has shown in the results as the young squad fell to 4-7 overall with losses last week to Foxboro 9-2 and King Philip 14-2. While the Bulldogs have continued to play well defensively, led by senior captains […]
May 8 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner