Both CHS indoor track teams rang in the new year with their first league win of the season last week, with the girls defeating Milford 61-38 and the boys edging the Hawks 51-47. “I am very proud of these kids,” said first-year coach Anna Amico. “Everyone who competed has come to practice daily and given […]
Jan 8 2015 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

It will be a “whiteout” in the CHS gym Friday night as both CHS varsity teams host Stoughton as part of “rivalry night,” with the girls playing at 5:30 p.m. and the boys tipping off at 7 p.m. The event will also double as a “youth night,” and any Canton Youth Basketball player wearing a game jersey will receive free admission to both games.
Jan 8 2015 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

Despite a 27-point loss to Mansfield on the road last week (72-45), CHS boys basketball coach Ryan Gordy said it was Canton’s best game as a team so far this season. “We won the effort battle and out-executed Mansfield at times,” Gordy said. “Of the three games we played it was the best so far.” […]
Jan 1 2015 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The CHS girls basketball team faced three tough league opponents in the past two weeks, and despite losing to all three they attained some personal team goals, according to head coach Jim Choquette. The three losses came against teams with a combined record of 10-0: Kelley-Rex Division co-leaders Mansfield and Franklin and current Davenport Division […]
Jan 1 2015 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

Anchored by three talented seniors and a rising junior standout in the 126-pound class, the CHS varsity wrestling team is off to a strong start in 2014, with three team victories and several outstanding individual highlights through the season’s first two weeks. While the Bulldogs are still adjusting to life without the legendary duo of […]
Dec 26 2014 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

After winning just three games all of last season in what amounted to a development year, the CHS girls ice hockey team is already on the verge of matching that total following another dominant performance last week against Norwell. Including a tough 3-0 road loss to four-time state champion Duxbury on Saturday, the Bulldogs are […]
Dec 26 2014 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

Coming off a memorable 2013-14 campaign that ended on the brink of a south sectional title, the CHS boys ice hockey team heads into a new season with championship aspirations and the talent to make it happen. On Saturday, the Bulldogs wasted little time in entering the win column as they knocked off a talented […]
Dec 18 2014 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
The CHS boys swim team won its first meet of the season last week, beating Franklin 92-74. According to head coach Lori Mooney, the meet was a huge win for the program. “We haven’t beaten Franklin in the seven years I’ve been a coach,” she said, “never mind sending boys to both sectionals and state […]
Dec 18 2014 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
As part of a targeted effort to provide the most positive experience for its athletes, Canton High School has established a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). PCA, a Stanford University-based nonprofit organization, works with coaches, organizational leaders, and parents to more effectively teach young athletes not only how to win, but also how to […]
Dec 18 2014 | Posted in
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CHS cross country standout Catherine Song competed in the Division 2 All-State meet last Saturday at Franklin Park and finished 40th out of 183 runners. Song, a junior captain, completed the 5K course with an impressive time of 19:59. According to head coach David Hiltz, this was the second straight year that Song qualified for […]
Nov 20 2014 | Posted in
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Mike Berger