Turkey Day- Proud to be a Bulldog

There is nothing quite like it anywhere.  High School Thanksgiving rivalry games, like the one we have been playing with Stoughton High School for the past 92 years, bring two communities together each year to celebrate all that is great about high school sports.  It's not about a season championship or any individual honors.  It's about your town, school, family and doing your best in representing all of them- with all of the community behind you and watching you.  It's about tradition and pride and friends, families and even foes.

2017 Thanksgiving Day victors- The Canton Bulldogs

As CHS Athletic Director, I get a pretty good view of the game each November from the sidelines. I have watched many years of both Black Knights and Bulldogs hoist the Turkey Day trophy high above their heads and each one of those post-game moments leaves a lasting impression on me.  This year, watching our boys run to grab the trophy from me and dance around it as a team was a very proud moment. I'm proud of our kids and coaches. This moment- a big upset win- represented all of their hard work and commitment.  They made their town proud. It was also awesome to see so many of the Canton players and Stoughton players and coaches talking to each other after the game. Canton boys were tapping their foes on their helmets telling them to keep their heads up while Black Knights were congratulating the Bulldogs on what was a very impressive victory.  This bitter rivalry didn't feel bitter at all after the game.  Just two teams of dozens of players and coaches, having just fought for their towns, reflecting on all that work and the journey of their season.  Pretty cool moment and one that shouldn't be lost on all of us. Kudos to Head coaches Dave Bohane and Greg Burke- you have both clearly lead your boys and coaches to this moment.

Congratulations to our Bulldogs on a 27-0 victory over the Black Knights on Thanksgiving Day- November 23, 2017.  Congrats to Stoughton on a great season and for being worthy adversaries. We can all look forward to doing it all again next November- for the 93rd time.

Happy Thanksgiving.

92nd Annual Thanksgiving Game set for Thursday at CHS

The Canton Bulldogs (4-6) and Stoughton Black Knights (6-4) will meet on the Thanksgiving gridiron for the 92nd year this Thursday- kickoff at 10:00am at Canton High School's WWII Veterans Memorial Field. 

The two teams are Hockomock League Davenport rivals.  Their first meeting of the season saw the Bulldogs travel to Stonehill College to face Stoughton where the Black Knights came out on top- 12-0. 

Tickets are currently on sale at the CHS Athletic Office and will be available at the Gate the morning of the game. You can avoid the long lines by purchasing tickets early or arriving to the game early (gate opens at 9:00 and lines will probably be long between 9:40-10:30.) 

TICKET PRICES:

Adults- $10

Students- $5

Senior Citizens- $5

Children under 8- Free

No passes accepted for this game. No Booster Memberships accepted. 

The access road on campus will be shut down from the top of the hill by the American Legion Hall to the mouth of the lower parking lot from 9:30 AM until the event has ended. Anyone parking on upper campus will only be able to use the main entrance/exit, while anyone parking in lower lot will only be able to enter/exit via Reynolds Street. 

Go Bulldogs!

Winter Season- Sport Specific Information

Our winter athletic season kicks off on Monday, November 27th. Details for each sport are listed below.

Anyone interested in trying out for a winter athletic program MUST have a parent/guardian register you prior to doing so. The easiest way to register is to visit the CHS Athletics website and complete the online registration available there.

Registration DEADLINE to be able to participate on the first day of practices/tryouts is Sunday, November 19th. 

Click here to register today!

Wrestling- The first practice of the season begins on Monday November 27th with a introductory lifting session at 2:45pm held in the Herr Fitness Center. We will then hold our official practice in the Rodman Gym from 4:30-6:30pm. Everyone is asked to bring athletic attire (shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, etc.) along with running shoes and wrestling shoes (if you have them.) The practice schedule for the rest of the week is as follows:

Tuesday and Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm Rodman 

Thursday: Lifting-3:30 Herr Fitness Center 

                 Practice- 6:30-8:30pm Rodman
Friday- 4:30-6:30pm Rodman

These are NOT tryouts...we have room for anyone who wants to work hard and be on the team!

Boys and Girls Indoor Track- Practice for boys and girls interested in indoor track will start on Monday, November 27th. We will meet in the Rodman Gym at 3:15. We will be outside as long as weather permits so please dress appropriately. Detailed schedules will be handed out on the first day of practice. We are looking forward to the start of a great season!

Boys and Girls Swimming- Nov 27th 3:30-5pm at Blue Hills Regional School in Canton. All team members should come prepared to swim (one piece bathing suits, bathing cap, and goggles.)

Anyone interested in joining or if you have any questions please contact coach Cheryl Cavanaugh at www.bulldogswimcoach@gmail.com. 

Boys Ice Hockey- All boys who plan on trying out for ice hockey should attend a meeting on Monday, November 20th at 2:30 PM at the CHS cafeteria. On Monday, November 27th at the Canton Ice House, all 11th/12th graders AND returning varsity players will tryout at 3:00 PM. All 9th and 10th graders will tryout at 4:00 PM. After Monday's tryouts, players will be informed whether they will be participating in the JV or Varsity tryout going forward. 

Girls Basketball- All girls should participate in a tryout on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6:30-8:30pm in the CHS Gym. Tuesday will run as follows---V/JV- 6:30-8:30 in CHS gym, Freshmen- 3:30-5:00 in Galvin gym.

Winter Cheer-  Tryouts will be held in the Rodman gym on 12/4 6:30-8, 12/5 4:30-6 and 12/7 4:30-6. Please make sure to wear athletic clothing and sneakers.

Boys Basketball- Practices/Tryouts begin on Monday, November 27th.

All Freshmen: Monday 11/27 2:30-2:45 meeting in room 123 for paperwork/attendance, practice from 2:45-4:30.

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors- Monday 11/27 4:00-4:15 meeting in room 123 for paperwork/attendance, 4:15-4:30 dynamic warm-up lead by Captains in the gym. Practice from 4:30-6:30. 

Player meeting/rosters announced after Wednesday's practice for all teams and players. You should plan ahead and inform your ride home that you could be held until up to an hour after your practice session ends.

Girls Ice Hockey- Pre-tryout meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19th at 5:00pm in the upstairs meeting room at the Ice House. All candidates will skate the first day, Monday, Nov. 27th at 3:00pm. Day 2- will have Seniors and Juniors at 6:00am and Sophomores and Freshmen at 3:00pm. Remainder of the week will be announced at tryouts.  Check your bags, sharpen your skates and bring your enthusiasm to the rink!

Gymnastics- There will be a mandatory meeting for all individuals interested in gymnastics on Monday, Nov. 20th at 2:30 in room 256. The first week of practice and skill assessment will start on Monday, Nov. 27th from 2:45-5:15. Practices will be held at Metro-South Gymnastics Academy on Revere St. Appropriate gymnastics attire is required. 

Riley Brown signs NLI to play Field Hockey at Merrimack

Canton High School's Athletic Department is happy to report that CHS senior, Riley Brown, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Field Hockey at Merrimack College in a brief signing ceremony held at CHS on Monday.

Brown was joined by her parents, Scott and Colleen, CHS Field Hockey coaches Chrissy O'Connor and Dave Wheeler, CHS principal Derek Folan, CHS Athletic Director Danny Erickson and CHS Wrestling coach Brian Caffelle.

Brown played a huge part in the successful 2017 Bulldog Field Hockey campaign, minding the Canton goal with an aggressive, tenacious, positive attitude all season.  She posted an impressive 1.09 goals against average this fall- helping to lead her team to a final record of 16-4-1 and an appearance in the D1 South Sectional Semi-Final.  She was named to the Hockomock League All-Star team in recognition of the amazing season. She has been the starting goaltender for the Bulldogs for both her junior and senior season.

Brown joins a long list of Bulldog athletes to move on to play at the collegiate level. Check in on this blog for more college news on the class of 2018 as the year moves on.

Turkey Day Help!

The CHS Athletic Booster Club is looking for volunteers to help man the Snack Shack at the field for the big Football game with Stoughton.  Parents, teachers, and students are all welcome to help us out.
If interested, please contact the athletic office at 781-821-5050 x6. Or ericksond@cantonma.org.