Stories written by Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team finished its 2011 season with an impressive 11-7 record. The Bulldogs’ last win came in the postseason against Bishop Stang, before a season-ending loss to fourth-seeded Hopkinton. Playing their final home game brought out the best in the Bulldogs, with all players having standout moments. Freshman Erika Nannery was the […]
Jun 8 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The Canton High girls’ tennis team played two matches last week to close out a terrific regular season. Despite the presence of just one upperclassman (Michaela Nannery at second singles) and being in a tough league, the Bulldogs ended strongly with a 10-6 record. They now prepare for the postseason tournament. Before their week began, […]
Jun 1 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
A touch of Newbury Street can now be found at 635 Washington Street in Canton, thanks to the relocation of Advanced Skin Care & Hair Removal Center to Savoy Day Spa. Owner Sharon Cisternelli is excited to be back in downtown Canton after first opening Advanced Skin Care 22 years ago above the Main Event. […]
May 25 2011 | Posted in
Business | By
Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team improved its overall record to 8-5 after splitting its two matches last week. The win also qualified the team for the state tournament. Monday’s match allowed the Bulldogs to avenge themselves against Sharon, pulling out a dramatic 3-2 win. Erika Nannery beat her talented opponent to win first singles 6-3, […]
May 18 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The Canton High girls’ tennis team surged to an overall record of 7-4 after a 2-0 week, buoyed by great play and weak opponents. Monday saw Canton play Attleboro High School for the first time in school history. The victory was quick, with all CHS players dominating in their individual matches. Erika Nannery continued her […]
May 11 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team went 2-1 last week with a pair of impressive 5-0 shutouts, tipping its season record over the .500 mark to 5-4. The Bulldogs started things off at King Philip, against a team that coach Sheila Conneely deemed the “powerhouse in the league for the past five years.” The Nannery sisters […]
May 5 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team had two matches during April vacation and came away with a win and a loss, bringing its overall record to 3-3. The first match of the week saw the Bulldogs face Dedham for the second time. But unlike in their previous matchup, in which Canton eked out a 3-2 win, […]
Apr 28 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team faced two difficult teams last week, falling to Foxboro before bouncing back to beat Mansfield to bring its overall season record to 2-2. Monday’s match brought the players to Foxboro, one of the deepest teams in the league, and it showed on the court as the Warriors cruised to a […]
Apr 21 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The CHS girls’ tennis team started its season with a 1-1 split, beating Dedham but falling to Sharon in two home matches last week. In the season opener against Dedham, the Bulldogs edged out a 3-2 win. Erika Nannery easily notched a bagel in her first high school match, crushing her opponent 6-0, 6-0. Her […]
Apr 14 2011 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Kelsey Oates
The sinewy strings tighten as places are called and participants grow quiet. Muscles contract, held in tension, as eyes focus on the backs of the competition. Everything is still when the gun goes off, unleashing an explosion of energy that launches a thick pack of tangled up runners onto the course and into the race. […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
Features | By
Kelsey Oates