Coming off a memorable 2013-14 campaign that ended on the brink of a south sectional title, the CHS boys ice hockey team heads into a new season with championship aspirations and the talent to make it happen. On Saturday, the Bulldogs wasted little time in entering the win column as they knocked off a talented […]
The CHS boys swim team won its first meet of the season last week, beating Franklin 92-74. According to head coach Lori Mooney, the meet was a huge win for the program. “We haven’t beaten Franklin in the seven years I’ve been a coach,” she said, “never mind sending boys to both sectionals and state […]
As part of a targeted effort to provide the most positive experience for its athletes, Canton High School has established a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). PCA, a Stanford University-based nonprofit organization, works with coaches, organizational leaders, and parents to more effectively teach young athletes not only how to win, but also how to […]
Canton resident Quinn Merrigan, a freshman on the Gettysburg College wrestling team, was named the Centennial Conference Wrestler of the Week on Monday, November 24. Merrigan helped Gettysburg secure three victories at the McDaniel College Duals on November 22. Competing at 149 pounds, he pinned each of his first two foes from West Virginia University […]
Some teams save their best performances for when it matters most, and that was certainly the case this fall for the Ursuline Academy varsity volleyball team, which went on a magical run to the brink of a south sectional championship. Led by Canton residents Alexandra Erk Thompson, Niamh Sutherburg, Katie Murphy, and Jenny Weston, the […]
Canton resident Sarah Healey, a senior goalkeeper on the Saint Michael’s College field hockey team, has been named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team after a stellar 2014 season. Healey teamed with fellow senior and NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Year Jackie Chisholm to form one of the most formidable goalie tandems in New England. Together […]
CHS cross country standout Catherine Song competed in the Division 2 All-State meet last Saturday at Franklin Park and finished 40th out of 183 runners. Song, a junior captain, completed the 5K course with an impressive time of 19:59. According to head coach David Hiltz, this was the second straight year that Song qualified for […]
Congratulations to the Canton Pop Warner B team, led by head coach Kevin Hagan, who won the Hockomock Super Bowl on Sunday, November 16, with a 24-8 win over Norfolk. This is the third Super Bowl championship in a row for the B team, which went undefeated this season at 11-0 overall and is now […]
Using some dependable offensive and defensive weapons mixed with a few added wrinkles, the CHS football team played one of its most complete games of the season last week, dominating the Bishop Stang Spartans in all three phases en route to a 36-14 win. Playing in their final home game in cold conditions Friday night, […]
On Saturday, October 11, a group of local softball enthusiasts braved the cold and rainy weather to take part in the inaugural Bill Curry Memorial Softball Tournament, a six-team, single-elimination competition held at Devoll and Fallon fields. Organized by Bill Curry Jr. and Paul Casey, the tournament celebrated the legacy of Curry — a longtime […]
