The opening round of the MIAA state tournament did not go as planned for either of Canton High’s lacrosse teams. Competing on the same day in road matchups against higher seeded opponents, both the boys and girls teams suffered similar fates, losing by 10 goals and getting bounced from the Division 2 playoffs. The 21st […]
Jun 8 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Canton High’s varsity baseball and softball teams both officially closed the book on their 2024 seasons last week, ending with identical records of 6-14 after losses to Foxboro and Norwood, respectively. Although competitive in several of their losses this season, both squads ultimately finished outside of the playoff picture, with the baseball team ranking 37th […]
May 31 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Despite heavy downpours and high winds, a resilient group of CHS outdoor track athletes competed well at the Hockomock League Championships held Saturday at Milford High School. The girls team placed fifth out of 12 league schools and the boys finished 12th but had several solid individual performances. “Our championship season is off to a […]
May 23 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
It was another winter to remember for Canton’s Colby Ciffolillo and his Endicott College roller hockey teammates, who again found themselves in the thick of a title chase with another strong showing at last month’s National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships. Coming off back-to-back trips to the national semifinals, the Gulls would again make it to […]
May 10 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
It’s been a stellar run for both Canton High varsity lacrosse teams, who are both now in the thick of the Hockomock Davenport Division title chase following a string of impressive wins. As of Tuesday morning, the boys team stood in second place behind Mansfield with a 5-1 league record, while the girls were in […]
May 2 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Canton High’s outdoor track teams persevered in tough weather conditions and put in a strong showing at the Warrior Invitational held last week at Foxboro High School. Girls head coach Anna Amico said it was the largest meet in MSTCA history with over 2,000 athletes participating. For the CHS girls team, senior captain Lianna Camille […]
Apr 26 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
After a stretch of wet weather forced back-to-back cancelations, the CHS baseball team had a good shot to play both games this week with Taunton and Stoughton due to visit Tuesday and Wednesday. Prior to that point the Bulldogs had played just one game — their season opener April 1 at North Attleboro. But they […]
Apr 12 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The spring season is just getting started, but there has been no shortage of offensive firepower coming out of Canton already, powered by a hot-hitting CHS softball team with talent up and down the batting order. In a close loss to North Attleboro in Monday’s season opener, the Bulldogs managed six runs while getting multi-hit […]
Apr 5 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
A memorable 2023-24 season and thrilling state tournament run ended in heartbreaking fashion for the CHS boys basketball team last week as the 13th seeded Bulldogs fell just short in a fierce road battle with fourth-seeded Somerset-Berkley, 53-50, in the Division 2 Sweet 16. In a very competitive game that seesawed back and forth, the […]
Mar 14 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
With a second consecutive close but decisive victory to open the Division 2 state tournament, the CHS girls ice hockey team is
Mar 7 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner