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Boys’ hoop eliminated in 2nd round of D3 tourney

All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately for the CHS boys’ basketball team, everything that went right in its first-round upset victory over Abington turned the other way last Wednesday, February 27, against fifth seeded Norton. Norton (15-5), well rested from a first-round bye, used its home crowd to seize the momentum […]

Icemen primed for long postseason run

Playoff hockey season has officially arrived in Massachusetts, and both Canton squads are right in the thick of the action as usual, with the boys nabbing the top overall seed in the Division 2 south bracket and the girls earning the No. 4 seed in the 22-team Division 2 tournament.

Girls’ indoor track boasts 3 league title winners

Three members of the CHS girls’ indoor track team won league titles at the recent Hockomock Championship meet: Mellyn Costello in the 55-meter hurdles, Lauren Berman in the 1,000 meters, and Amanda Eagles in the two-mile. In addition, Obi Nwankwo and Craig Mills finished second in the 300 and 600-meter races, respectively. Costello, Berman and […]

Merrigan claims D3 state wrestling crown

For the second year in a row, the Canton High wrestling program has produced a state champion after junior Quinn Merrigan, fresh off his victory in the recent south sectionals, fought back from a 6-4 deficit to pin his opponent in the finals of the Division 3 state tournament. Wrestling at 138 pounds, Merrigan defeated […]

Boys’ hoop fends off Abington in D3 south opener

Junior captain Sam Larson and the CHS boys’ hoop team gave it their all but came up short against No. 5 Norton Wednesday night, falling 55-39 in the second round of the Division 3 south sectionals.

Lady swimmers wrap up historic 12-13 season

The Canton High girls’ swim team wrapped up its historic 2012-13 season with an impressive showing at the Division 2 state championship meet, held last Saturday at Springfield College. The Bulldogs, which recently clinched their first Davenport Division title in program history and finished fourth overall at the league meet, sent six of their top […]

Indoor track team has memorable night at D3 meet

CHS indoor track coach Dan Ashman called last Thursday’s Division 3 championship meet a “phenomenal night for Canton track” as several members of both the boys’ and girls’ teams posted personal-best times at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. Mellyn Costello, Lauren Berman, Obi Nwankwo, and the boys’ 4×400 relay team will advance to […]

Boys’ basketball team clinches playoff berth

The CHS boys’ basketball team is headed to the Division 3 playoffs following Monday night’s convincing win over Fairhaven 71-40 at home. The Bulldogs (7-12) clinched a spot in the tournament by virtue of earning a .500 record or better against D3 opponents. Aside from Foxboro, all other Hockomock League schools compete in either Division […]

Icemen have solid week against top competition

After a four-day layoff due to the recent blizzard, the Canton High boys’ ice hockey team returned to action last week and showed little signs of rust, extending their unbeaten streak to a whopping 12 straight games with a win and a tie against Division 2 contenders Mansfield and Newburyport. All three teams are headed […]

CHS wrestlers shine at D3 sectional tourney

The Canton High wrestling team had an excellent showing at Saturday’s Division 3 south sectional meet, led by junior standouts Chris Sullivan and Quinn Merrigan, who both captured their respective weight classes

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