Stories written by Mike Berger
An injury-depleted CHS football team was shut down 28-0 by Franklin Friday night at Memorial Field. With key running back Jon Vaughn lost for the season after sustaining a concussion, receiver/running back Elias Camacho limited by an injury, and top defensive lineman Brandyn Sparks out with an injury, CHS coach Jim Goff used his reserves […]
Oct 28 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
The young CHS golf team won five consecutive home matches in ten days, going from 2-5 to 7-5 and qualifying for the state tournament, which was due to begin early this week. The highlight of last week’s five consecutive wins was a sixth-card victory over Sharon in which freshman Brian Brooks’ 44 was one lower […]
Oct 21 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
The CHS football team suffered a 46-7 loss to host North Attleboro Friday night, but even more disheartening than the loss was the season-ending concussion sustained by star running back Jon Vaughn at the start of the game as well as injuries to top rusher Anthony LaRose and receiver/running back and cornerback Elias Camacho. LaRose […]
Oct 21 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Even without its top runner — Jimmy Paschal, who was recovering from a minor leg injury and a cold — the CHS boys’ cross country team improved its season record to 3-1 with a win over Stoughton last week, while the girls’ team dropped a 17-41 decision to the Black Knights. The Canton boys ran […]
Oct 21 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
A Reverse 911 message was due to be sent to nearly 8,500 residences and businesses yesterday afternoon as the town tests a new state-of-the-art emergency notification system. The test message was sent to those homes and businesses that have a traditional landline phone service. Selectmen are encouraging all residents or business owners who would like […]
Oct 14 2010 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton High golf team began the drive to reach the state playoffs with two consecutive wins last week, improving its record to 4-5 with four matches left at home. To reach the playoffs, Canton must finish with a .500 record or better. Senior co-captain Glenn Kaplan led the way in both victories, shooting par […]
Oct 14 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

The Canton Bulldogs tied the Sharon Eagles in overtime 26-26 Friday night, but not before coming back from a 12-0 deficit to take a 20-12 lead at the end of the third quarter. As CHS head coach Jim Goff noted, while the offense had a very good day both on the ground and in the […]
Oct 14 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Two critical special teams mistakes just before and after the first half spoiled a good effort against Attleboro as the winless Bulldogs lost 37-18 in a first-time league game against the Blue Bombardiers Saturday night in Attleboro. With the Bulldogs trailing 14-0 late in the first half, Canton quarterback Ryan Conrad connected with Elias Camacho […]
Oct 7 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
The Canton High School cross country teams fell to a pair of deep and dominant Oliver Ames teams last week. The boys’ team is now 2-1 while the girls are still looking for their first win of the season. Most of the Canton runners, however, improved their times on their home course. “It is interesting […]
Oct 7 2010 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

Canton celebrated running and fitness Saturday morning with a record 750 runners participating in the sixth annual Canton Homecoming Road Race, hosted by Reebok and the Canton Association of Business and Industries. Race planners estimate that the event raised $52,000, with the proceeds benefiting many non-profit organizations, such as the Mass. Hospital School, the Clarke […]
Sep 30 2010 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
News,
Sports | By
Mike Berger