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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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
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Sports | By
Mike Berger

The Canton 12-year-old Williamsport/A team won the Suburban Youth Baseball League championship by defeating perennial powerhouse Braintree 14-4 in the finals. Canton received strong pitching from Andrew Bryant and Kyle Burke. Homeruns by Burke, Brian Drakos, Kevin Monagle, and Steven Walker led the way in winning the game in five innings. The championship game was […]
Sep 5 2012 | Posted in
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The Canton High School Alumni Association will hold its second annual golf tournament at the Norwood Country Club on Friday, September 21. The format will be a Florida style shotgun start at 10 a.m. with prizes for nearest to the pin, longest drive, and best ball. Coffee and donuts will be served prior to tee-off, […]
Aug 30 2012 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen