The Canton Little League Challenger Division held its season finale on Sunday, June 17, at Canton High School’s Walsh Field. Made possible with the support of the Martin W. Richard Foundation, the Challenger Division aims to give developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls ages 6-18 the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of Little League […]
Three female athletes from Canton enjoyed sensational seasons this spring at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree. Alessi twins shine at Archbishop Williams Canton’s Brooke and Taylor Alessi recently received their varsity letters and Central Catholic League All-Star plaques after another outstanding season with the Archbishop Williams girls tennis team. The freshmen twins led the Bishops for […]
When Dan Dillon arrived at Merrimack College as a freshman in the fall of 2017, he had every reason to wonder if his days playing competitive lacrosse were over. A former standout attackman for the CHS varsity squad as well as a former Bulldog starting quarterback, Dillon went unrecruited out of high school and was […]
Although much younger than last year’s squad, the 2018 American Legion Post 24 baseball team returns some key veterans, a deep pitching staff, and several talented homegrown players. Despite losing the opening game 5-4 Sunday night in Weymouth, the team showed glimpses of good defense, clutch hitting, and a patient approach at the plate. Last […]
Update: With an 11-10 comeback victory over No. 3 Sandwich Thursday night, the CHS boys lacrosse team kept its championship dreams alive and will now move on to play No. 2 Scituate in the Division 2 south semifinals on Tuesday, June 12. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs (11-7) already have a win against the Sailors this season after beating them […]
While the CHS varsity baseball team had its share of ups and downs this spring, two Bulldog starters finished the season with brilliant offensive numbers. Both of Canton’s leading hitters, senior centerfielder Matt Casamento and junior catcher Matt Pigeon, finished in the top 20 in the Hockomock League in batting average and both are candidates […]
In one of the most memorable, feel-good sports endings that one could possibly dream up, Canton native Drew Blake capped off his final home game as a member of the Fairfield University baseball team with a two-run, game-tying homerun over the right-field fence that was caught on the fly by his father, Kevin, who was […]
While there will be no tournament matches for either CHS tennis team this season, both Bulldog squads managed to end the season on a positive note with back-to-back victories over neighboring Stoughton last week. The boys team, led by promising freshman Minh Duong and the senior doubles duo of Charlie Malloy and Aidas Jakubenas, earned […]
Last year the CHS varsity softball team won just one game all season and then opened the 2018 campaign with three consecutive lopsided losses. But with an influx of talent and energy from a strong freshman class and good leadership from the seniors, the lady Bulldogs have turned their season around and can now look […]
The Canton High boys lacrosse team is headed to the postseason after outdueling nonleague Abington 11-2 at home last Friday. The win also gave the Bulldogs a measure of revenge against a Green Wave team that ended their chance at a playoff berth in last season’s finale. This time, Canton left no doubt who the better […]
