With deep roots in Canton and an undying love for the game of basketball, Matt Droney had always imagined himself in a Bulldogs uniform, playing alongside his friends and dominating opponents in front of his hometown crowd. It had been a dream of his for as long as he could remember, and yet for a […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Jay Turner

Four Canton High wrestlers qualified for the state competition after finishing in the top four in their respective weight classes at the south sectional championships last weekend. As a team, the Bulldogs placed fifth at sectionals, one spot shy of advancing to postseason play. Senior captain David Rosenberg (126 lbs.) led the team with a […]

It’s been a memorable season for the Canton High girls’ swim team, and on Saturday the Bulldogs achieved new heights with a fifth place finish at the Hockomock championship meet in Attleboro — the program’s best showing in over five years. Led by freshman sensation Shannon McLaughlin, the girls turned in countless personal-best times and […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

It’s been a season of highs and lows for the CHS girls’ basketball team, but last week marked a new high point as the Bulldogs picked up three wins in a span of four days, led by their undisputed MVP, senior forward Olivia Murphy. One of the league’s most dominant players, Murphy exceeded even her […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

Still riding high off its recent four-game winning streak, the CHS girls’ ice hockey team fell back to earth a bit last week after a 9-2 road loss to nonleague Hingham. Fortunately, the team was able to bounce back on Saturday with a 6-1 win over King Philip at the Foxboro Sports Center. With the […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

For the first time this season, CHS boys’ basketball coach Ryan Gordy said he was disappointed in the team’s overall play after the Bulldogs were edged by a five-win Foxboro team 54-51 on the Warriors’ home court Friday night. Despite a last-second, game-winning shot by senior guard Scott Levy in a 51-49 home win over […]
Feb 8 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger

The red-hot CHS girls’ ice hockey team continued its winning ways last week, improving to 7-4 overall with home victories over division opponents Westwood (3-2) and Dover-Sherborn (12-1). The two wins brought the Bulldogs to 5-1 in the SEMGHL West Division and extended their season-long winning streak to four games heading into this week’s road […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner

For the second time this season, the Canton High boys’ ice hockey team was unable to solve the riddle that is Oliver Ames, as the Bulldogs had to settle for a 4-4 tie at home after squandering leads of 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2. The Bulldogs are now 0-1-1 against the Tigers — who also knocked […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Both the CHS boys’ and girls’ track teams have been busy over the past two weekends, participating in the MSTCA Division 3 Relays, the State Coaches Invitational, and the State Coaches Elite Meet. Several relays from Canton were among the top 15 at the MSTCA Relays, held January 22 at the Reggie Lewis Center in […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The CHS boys’ basketball team had another good week of play last week, beating Attleboro on the road 69-65 and playing very well in a 64-52 loss to a tough Franklin team despite missing three regulars. The Bulldogs are now 8-5 and have seven games left before the playoffs. Without Sam Larson, Anthony Bires, and […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Mike Berger