
Norton High School ended the CHS baseball team’s brief foray into the postseason by coming from behind to win 10-5 in the first round of the Division 3 south playoffs on Thursday, June 2. The game started at 12:30 p.m. so that the seniors could make the CHS prom later that day. The loss ended […]
Jun 8 2011 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

After a dramatic turnaround in the final weeks of the season that ensured a spot in the postseason, the Canton High softball team fell 2-1 to Norwell in the first round of the Division 2 south sectional tournament. Seeded 21st, the Bulldogs almost pulled off a huge upset over the 12th-seeded Clippers. Canton scored first […]

Update: In the team’s first-ever tournament home game, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team defeated 18th seeded Lynnfield in the preliminary round of the Division 3 east sectionals on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs will next face No. 2 Weston on Saturday, June 4, at 3 p.m. at Weston High School. See next week’s Citizen for complete […]
Jun 1 2011 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

Senior Jon Vaughn and sophomore Lauren Berman from Canton High were crowned event champions in the 100-meter dash and mile, respectively, at the Division III State Track Championships, held Friday, May 27, at Oliver Ames High School in Easton. Vaughn ran 11.08 seconds to win the 100-meter dash and had an even better time in […]
Jun 1 2011 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Missing two starters to illness and one to a concussion, the Canton High girls’ lacrosse team gave it their all against 12th seeded Medway, but fell short in the first round of the state tournament with a 21-11 loss. “We brought up some JV players and gave them an opportunity to play in the tournament,” […]

After a rough 1-11 start to the season, the Canton High softball team has advanced to the postseason with four wins in the last six games. “I couldn’t be more proud of what these girls have accomplished,” coach Ed Amico said. “They have been playing their best softball of the year, having some fun and […]

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
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Kelsey Oates

The Canton High baseball team is seeded 19th in the Division 3 south sectional playoffs and will play 14th seeded Norton (11-9) on Thursday at Norton High School, beginning at 12:30 p.m. If Canton should win that game, it would advance to play third seeded Medfield (16-4) at Medfield High School on Saturday, June 4, […]
Jun 1 2011 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

With a dominating 23-10 victory over Sharon, the Canton High girls’ lacrosse team was crowned the first-ever Davenport Division champions in the Hockomock League. “It was a great feeling, and the girls were really excited about it,” coach Chris Murtagh said. “We began the season with this as our goal, and to attain that goal […]
May 25 2011 | Posted in
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Jeffrey Cattel

After two close calls the week before, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team traveled to Sharon last Thursday and came away with one of its most convincing wins to date — a 12-5 victory that was every bit as lopsided as the score suggests. The win was the Bulldogs’ tenth of the season and guaranteed them […]
May 25 2011 | Posted in
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Jay Turner