Congratulations to CHS seniors Kathryn Trerice and Michael Mazzola, who were named the 2019 winners of the Hockomock Scholar-Athlete Award. The award honors one male and one female graduating athlete from each of the league’s 12 schools who exemplify excellence in both athletics and academics. Trerice has been a key member of the field hockey […]
May 25 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Update: The Bulldogs punched their ticket to the postseason with a dominant 13-2 win over Attleboro on Senior Night. The team was not as fortunate on Friday versus King Philip but will look to bounce back this coming Monday, May 20, against Kelley-Rex Division leader Franklin at home. *** The past few games have had […]
May 18 2019 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Every point mattered in the CHS boys track team’s 68-67 win over Sharon last week at home — the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Eagles in the last 14 seasons. The girls team also had a good showing, falling to Sharon by single digits, 72-64. Head coach Anna Amico said the meet featured […]
May 10 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
An impressive pitching performance by freshman Sophia Santos was the big takeaway for the CHS softball team last week as the lady Bulldogs fell to Mansfield 6-2 on the road in their lone game of the week. The game was even closer than the score would suggest, with Canton taking a 2-1 lead into the […]
May 3 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
It was a productive but ultimately frustrating April vacation week for the Canton High baseball team as the Bulldogs squandered a golden opportunity for a two-game sweep with a hard-luck loss to King Philip at home on Thursday. Already winners of a 5-3 decision over nonleague Wellesley the previous day and with a 3-0 advantage […]
Apr 25 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The spring season is now in full swing for both CHS tennis teams, and experience level has been the primary differentiator with the veteran girls squad racing to a 3-1 start while the new-look boys team continues to make strides with a fresh lineup under new head coach Bill Donovan. For the girls team, Joel […]
Apr 25 2019 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
After a bit of a rocky start over the first few games, the Canton High boys lacrosse team seems to have bounced back nicely with back-to-back wins against two tough nonleague opponents in Scituate and Pembroke. Coming off an 11-8 season and a trip to the Division 2 south semifinals, the Bulldogs appear to possess […]
Apr 19 2019 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
While the Bulldogs were busy making history this season with their unforgettable run to the Division 2 state championship and unbeaten finish, a number of other local residents were enjoying special seasons of their own for their respective high school programs. Headlining this group is Canton’s own PJ Donahue, who recently won his second straight […]
The Canton High boys ice hockey team are this year’s MIAA Division 2 state champions! Unbeaten heading into Sunday’s state final at the Boston Garden, the Bulldogs capped off a historic season with another electric performance — this time against D2 north champion Tewksbury in an eventual 6-2 win in front of thousands of adoring fans. […]
Mar 17 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
After a nine-year stretch that featured several deep playoff runs and a number of close-but-not-quite finishes, the Canton High boys ice hockey team is headed back to the Boston Garden with a chance to put a final exclamation point on one of the most dominant high school hockey seasons in recent memory. Still unbeaten after […]
Mar 15 2019 | Posted in
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Jay Turner