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CHS girls’ tennis team salvages week with a win over Sharon

Off to its best start since the 2006 season, the CHS girls’ tennis team returned to action last week after a ten-day break, but stumbled, losing two out of three matches.  Canton is now 6-3 on the season after falling to King Philip on Monday and to Mansfield on Thursday, before recouping to beat Sharon […]

Boys’ tennis team looks to rebound after tough week

After starting the season 3-3, the CHS boys’ tennis team went winless last week, dropping matches to King Philip, Mansfield and Sharon.  But, even in defeat, head coach Leo Nelson said his team had some “bright moments.”  “We stood strong and took a great deal of matches to the third set,” Nelson wrote in an […]

Girls’ lax nets back-to back wins

The CHS girls’ varsity lacrosse team returned to its winning ways last week with a pair of solid victories, beating Foxboro 18-6 at home and then North Attleboro 18-11 on the road. The team’s record on the season now stands at 7-3. “Last year we finished with only six wins, so we’re already ahead of […]

Boys’ lax bows to Mansfield, Foxboro

By Dan DeBlasio The Canton High School boys’ lacrosse team knew it was in for a tough week. Struggling of late and falling victim to injury, the Bulldogs were facing off against two teams that were red hot and sitting atop the Hockomock League standings. Canton put forth strong efforts in both matches but was […]

Softball team beats Sharon, bows to KP, Mansfield

By Kathy Anderson Working hard, demonstrating strong team spirit and remaining focused are key factors in a successful team, but the elements didn’t come together for the Canton High varsity softball team last week as the Bulldogs suffered two overwhelming shutouts followed by a 1-0 win to finish up the week. “I’m still a little […]

Canton High baseball team still seeking elusive 2nd win

The CHS baseball team is still searching for its second win of the season and head coach Tom Healy said the problem is a lack of consistent and clutch hitting. The Bulldogs lost to King Philip 5-3 in extra innings, were beaten by Mansfield 10-4, and were edged by Sharon 4-2 to fall to 1-10 […]

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Boys’ lacrosse team blanked by Franklin Panthers

By Dan DeBlasio Coming off a multiple-loss week and having dropped three straight games, the Canton High School boys’ lacrosse team was in desperate need of a win when it traveled to play Franklin High School on Tuesday. The Bulldogs knew that to reverse their fortunes and put an end to the losing streak they […]

Girls’ lax struggles against 2 of the Hock’s elite

The CHS girls’ lacrosse team struggled over April vacation, losing first to Franklin 15-5 and then to Mansfield 14-6, bringing their overall season record to 5-3. “The scores don’t really show the caliber of play from the girls,” head coach Chris Murtagh said of his team’s effort last week. “They were running with the other […]

CHS softball team splits week, qualifies for postseason play

By Kathy Anderson With a mid-season record of 4-3, and two postponements yet to be made up, the CHS varsity softball team is driving in significantly more runs and gaining momentum, and coach Danielle McNamara said the team has already earned a ticket to the postseason tournament. On Monday, April 12 at Franklin, Canton played […]

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