A convincing dual-meet win over nonleague Durfee and two impressive early tournament showings stand out as highlights in what has been a very promising start for the Canton High wrestling team. Led by returning head coach and program alumnus Nick Matt, the Bulldogs enter the season with 36 wrestlers — more than double the size […]
Dec 22 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Four different Bulldogs found the back of the net and new goalie Connor Geoghan recorded his first career shutout as the CHS boys ice hockey team rolled past perennial D1 contender Lincoln-Sudbury in Saturday’s season opener at the New England Sports Center. Not only was it an ideal start for the defending Division 2 state […]
Dec 15 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
On a chilly Sunday morning before Thanksgiving, approximately 240 runners and walkers of all ages came together at Memorial Field for the first ever Champions of Wellness 5K road race. A mix of students, staff, administrators and local residents combined to raise a little more than $5,000 from the event, with the proceeds going to […]
Dec 8 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
One of the greatest single seasons in Bulldog history ended with a mix of tears and smiles on Saturday as Canton High’s girls volleyball team finally met its match in the Division 2 state title game, falling 3-0 to the vaunted Westborough Rangers for their one and only loss of the 2023 season. Although competitive […]
Nov 24 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
History was made on Saturday at Fort Devens as seven CHS cross country runners lined up to compete in the MIAA All-State Girls Championships. When the results were tallied, the Bulldogs ranked 20th in the state among all participating teams, a best-ever finish powered by another historic showing from freshman Lauren Raffetto. Right from the […]
Nov 24 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Tewksbury Memorial scored on the final play of the game to edge Canton High 35-33 in Friday night’s Division 4 football playoff opener, dashing the Bulldogs’ hopes of a Super Bowl run. Canton will now move on to the consolation round with a home contest scheduled for Thursday (tonight) against Westwood beginning at 6 p.m. […]
Nov 10 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
After falling into a late-season slump and getting outscored 8-1 in three consecutive losses, the CHS girls soccer team rebounded with an impressive performance in last week’s regular season finale against Mansfield, battling a highly ranked Hornets team to a 2-2 draw on their home field. With the tie, the lady Bulldogs finished the regular […]
Nov 3 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
There is still work to be done, but the focus has now shifted to the upcoming state tournament as the CHS field hockey team eyes a top 10 ranking in Division 2. As of Tuesday, the Bulldogs were in the No. 10 position just behind neighboring Westwood and they could potentially climb a few more […]
Oct 27 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
It was a championship showdown on Tuesday, October 10, at Pequitside Farm as the CHS girls cross country team welcomed regional powerhouse Oliver Ames for a dual meet to decide this year’s Hockomock Davenport champion. Unfortunately, the lady Bulldogs fell to Oliver Ames 43-20 and had to settle for the runner-up spot — still quite […]
Oct 20 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Through 11 matches, the Canton High girls volleyball team’s season-long winning streak remains intact after another stellar showing last week in victories over Foxboro, King Philip Regional, and nonleague Westwood. As of Tuesday, the Bulldogs were ranked third overall in the MIAA Division 2 power rankings and were comfortably ahead of the pack in the […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner