
Despite showery weather at the start of the Reebok/Canton Association of Business and Industry Road Race Saturday morning, sunny skies moved in and more than 700 runners participated in one of three races held at the Reebok International campus off Royall Street. The event raised almost $58,000 for several Canton public and non-profit groups. Now […]
Sep 20 2012 | Posted in
Sports | By
Mike Berger

Despite losing 11 seniors from arguably the most gifted class in program history, the Canton High boys’ varsity soccer team kicked off its Davenport Division title defense with an impressive 2-0 victory over North Attleboro last Friday at Memorial Field. In addition to giving the young team some much-needed early season confidence, last week’s win […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Jay Turner
It’s only one game, but the Canton High girls’ soccer team sure looked dominant in its 3-0 victory over North Attleboro in last Friday’s season opener. Led by reigning Hock League MVP Lauren Berman, the heavily favored Bulldogs made quick work of their opponent, jumping out to a 2-0 lead after just seven minutes of […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
With several players still nursing injuries and several others trying out new positions, the Canton High varsity field hockey team was a bit of a mystery heading into last Friday’s season opener against North Attleboro. In the end, however, the defending regional champs were simply too talented for their hosts as they dominated possession en […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Bolstered by a strong serving game and a dominant performance by senior captain Julia Murphy, the Canton High volleyball team notched its first win of the season last week, outlasting Kelly-Rex Division powerhouse North Attleboro in Thursday’s home opener. It wasn’t the cleanest of victories, but it was impressive nonetheless as the Bulldogs took three […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

The Canton High golf team started its season on a high note, beating Stoughton at home last week 166-202. The Bulldogs have set high expectations for themselves this year as they look to repeat as league champions and qualify for the south sectional tournament. Head coach Jim Spillane described the victory over the Black Knights […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Both the boys’ and girls’ CHS cross country teams will kick off the regular season this week after posting several strong individual times at the Hockomock Jamboree held last week at Borderland State Park in Easton. Canton was due to face Sharon on Tuesday, September 11, and the first home race is scheduled for next […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Mike Berger

The 2012 football season got off to an unusual start for the Canton High Bulldogs as the team’s home opener was suspended with just under six minutes remaining before halftime and Canton leading Dennis-Yarmouth 14-12. A lightning storm forced both teams off the field and led to a lengthy delay, and the game was never […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

The American Legion team are the 2012 champions of the Canton Men’s Over 30 Softball League. The team finished with an overall record of 8-4 and entered the playoffs as the second seed. The team won the championship thanks to several exciting comebacks in the late innings. In the first round, the team came back […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
In a turbulent season shortened by the recent mosquito threat, the American Legion team defeated Angelo’s Place to win the Canton Women’s Softball League championship — the first in recent history for the Legion team. American Legion player/manager Erin Costello said the team has been to the championship series many times before but won in […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Mike Berger