Foster wraps up career as All-Time leading scorer

An amazing chapter in CHS Athletics came to a close last night in Randolph as the Boys Basketball team fell to the top-seeded Randolph Raiders, 64-58.  It was a great TEAM effort as has been the entire season, but we must recognize the individual brilliance that has been the career of Devin Foster. The Hockomock league MVP scored a game high 25 points in the defeat, to wrap up his career scoring tally at 1,306 points- a CHS Boys Basketball record.

All-Time leading Bulldog point scorer Devin
Foster in action. The photo's background
appropriately captures the eyes of the youth of
Canton focused on this great role model. 

Foster has been a 4-year starter for the Bulldogs, a 2-year captain, a 2-time Hockomock Davenport Champion and and an amazing representative of the program everywhere he goes. He joined the 1,000 point club on January 22nd at Taunton High School.  He then broke the program scoring record on February 15th when he passed Brian Pendergast's mark that had stood for nearly two decades (1,179 points.) Since then, Foster has averaged 26 points/game on his way to shattering the former all-time mark.

How he got there:
Freshmen Season-149 points
Sophomore Season- 283 points
Junior Season- 359 points
Senior Season-515 points
TOTAL- 1,306 points

This is what his head coach, Ryan Gordy had to say about him after playing in his final game-

"Devin helped change the culture of Canton Basketball. The turnaround of our program had from his freshmen year to his senior year was unprecedented. His humble approach, character, and work ethic forced everyone else in our program to fall in line with those values. There is no replacing or replicating what Devin Foster has done or what he's meant to this program. He proved that staying home, playing for your town, and with your childhood buddies is what high school sports is all about."

Foster is undecided about his future college plans but knows that Basketball will certainly play a big part in that next chapter of his life as well.  Bulldogs everywhere are so very proud and in awe of this young man.

Spring Sports Registration Now Open

Anyone interested in trying out for a spring 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. The first day of tryouts/practices is March 18th (week of April 1st for Unified Track and Field.)
Registration deadline to be eligible for the first day of tryouts/practices is Wednesday, March 13th at Noon. 

The following sports programs are offered at CHS in the spring:

Boys- Baseball (Varsity, JV, Freshmen), Lacrosse (Varsity and JV), Tennis (Varsity), Track and Field (Varsity)

Girls- Lacrosse (Varsity and JV), Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshmen), Tennis (Varsity), Track and Field (Varsity)

Co-ed- Unified Track & Field Team- This is a program, run in conjunction with the MIAA and the Special Olympics. It is designed to give more athletic opportunities to more of our student body. Registration deadline for Unified is Wednesday, March 27th. 

User Fees are due by April 5th. Click Here for User Fee Information  If registering for a sport that may have to make roster cuts after tryouts, please consider holding off on payment until teams have been named.

First Day Information for each sport will be updated at this blog as it becomes available.

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Boys Tennis Meeting

There will be a brief but important meeting for any BOY interested in playing tennis this spring on Friday, March 1st at 2:30 in the CHS Library.

Baseball Meeting- 2/27/19

There will be a brief but important meeting in the CHS Library on Wednesday, February 27th at 2:30pm for any returning Varsity Baseball players and seniors who played for JV last season.

Busy MIAA post-season Tournament Action- updated 3-5-19

MIAA State Tournament Info/Updates:

Next up---

Mike Staffiere- '19

Boys Ice Hockey- Seeded #1 in the D2 South Tournament with a record of 20-0-1. They defeated #16 seeded Medway in Round One- 6-0. They defeated #9 seeded Oliver Ames in the Quarter-Final Round- 2-0. They will face #5 seeded Norwood on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30pm at Gallo Arena in Bourne.

Ticket Prices- $8 adults and $6 students. 
D2 South Boys Hockey Bracket

This game will be streamed live. Here is how to watch it if you can't make it:

A. Go here https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/mhl/gam1a2d38779c  to register and watch MIAA Tournament games.

B. Enter user information and payment.    

C. Watch Game on your laptop, mobile device or big screen

ELIMINATED-

Boys Basketball- Seeded #16 in D2 South Tournament with a record of 13-9.  They defeated #17 seeded Somerset-Berkely in a preliminary round match-up 72-56. They fell to #1 seeded Randolph in the First Round, 64-58.  They finish the season with a Hockomock Davenport Championship and an overall record of 14-10. 

D2 South Boys Basketball Bracket

Girls Basketball- Seeded #10 in D2 South Tournament with a record of 14-6. They fell to #7 seeded Nauset Regional High School in the first round, 63-45. They finish the season with an overall record of 14-7. 

D2 South Girls Basketball Bracket

Cheerleading- Advanced to Regionals and did not advance further after a very good performance.

Girls Ice Hockey- Seeded #12 in D2 State Tournament with a record of 11-5-5.  They defeated #21 Norwood in a preliminary round game and fell to #5 seeded (defending state Champion) Wellesley in the first round- 5-0. They finish the season with an overall record of 11-6-5. 

D2 State Girls Hockey Bracket

This post will be updated throughout the State Tournament. 

School Scoring Record could fall Friday

Canton High School's Masciarelli Gymnasium is the place to be on Friday night at 6:30pm as the newly crowned Hockomock Davenport Champion CHS Boys Basketball team hosts divisional rival Milford with the Bulldogs looking to avenge an earlier season loss to the Scarlet Hawks.  

Brian Pendergast-
Class of 2000

Devin Foster- class of 2019

But there will be much more than revenge on the minds of Bulldog fans as team captain Devin Foster will be taking the floor needing to score just three points to become the new all-time leading scorer in the program's history.  Foster currently sits at 1,177 career points, just two behind the 1,179 mark set by Brian Pendergast in 2000.  Pendergast's record has stood for nearly 20 seasons- an incredible accomplishment. CHS will be honoring Pendergast and his 1,179 points in a brief pre-game ceremony Friday night.  It is always exciting to honor a new record-breaker, but it is also important to honor the record-holder. We will do that Friday. 

Pendergast played four years for the Boys Varsity squad (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)- his first two under coach Glen Grafton and his second two under coach Dave Aldrich. He led his team to the MIAA State Tournament in both his junior and senior seasons. Also very notable is that Pendergast wasn't alone in the 1000 point club from the class of 2000.  Classmate Adam Jablonski also scored 1,000 points during his time as a Bulldog. As a matter of fact, Jablonski finished his career with 1,162 points, just 17 behind Pendergast. Foster past Jablonski's mark Wednesday night at North Attleboro, moving Jablonski to #3 on the all-time scorer's list. 

The Bulldogs currently sit at 11-8 with 3 games remaining as they tune up for the D2 State Tournament which begins after vacation week.  

In celebration of the big night, the CHS Athletic Department invites all of Foster's classmates (members of the class of 2019) to attend the game for a special $1 ticket. Let's pack the gym to support Devin Foster!

Basketball games postponed

Due to poor weather forcast for Tuesday, February 12th, all Boys and Girls Basketball games scheduled with North Attleboro have been postponed to the following dates/times:

Boys and Girls Varsity games will be played on Wednesday, February 13th. Girls at Canton at 6:30pm and Boys in North Attleboro at 6:30pm.

Boys and Girls JV and Freshmen games will be played on Thursday, February 14th.  Girls at Canton at 3:45 and 5:00pm and Boys in North Attleboro at 3:45 and 5:00pm.

The early call of the postponement assures us referees on Wednesday.

Malloy headed to St. Anselm

Maggie Malloy with her father Terry, mother
Marie and sister Rose. 

The CHS Athletic Department held a signing ceremony Friday where CHS Bulldog Maggie Malloy officially committed to playing Field Hockey at St. Anselm College in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Malloy's parents- Terry and Marie, and her younger sister Rose were all in attendance as well as CHS principal- Derek Folan, and CHS athletic director Danny Erickson.

Malloy has made an amazing mark here in Bulldog Country over her four years here. A three-sport standout during her time here, in recent years she has focussed on helping to lead our Field Hockey team and Girls Ice Hockey team.  She has helped both of those programs to amazing successes over her time here.

As of today, the combined record of her Field Hockey and Ice Hockey teams since Maggie joined them is 101 wins, 38 losses and 24 ties. Pretty amazing record. During that time she has been a big part of leading the Ice Hockey team to two trips to the Boston Garden for the State Finals and several deep runs into the Field Hockey state tournament.

Her Field Hockey coach- Chrissy O'Connor, had this to say about the Bulldog standout- "Maggie has set a great example of how hard work and sacrifice pay off. We are so proud of her many accomplishments and and look forward to watching her continue at the collegiate level."

Maggie signing with the St. Anselm Hawks
to play Field Hockey

Here are just SOME of her personal accolades/stats/awards as Bulldog: 

Field Hockey- 

• 66 Goals, 18 Assists
• 3-time Hock All-Star
• 2-time Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic
• Boston Globe All-Scholastic
• Patriot Ledger Player of the Year
• Canton Citizen Player of the Year
• Massachusetts Coaches Association Best of 60 All-State

Ice Hockey-

• 56 Goals, 40 Assists (so far!)
• Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic
• Boston Herald All-Scholastic
• 2-time League All-Star (Hock/SEMGHL)
• Shriners All-State
• Career (+/-) +67

Good luck as a Hawk!

Bohane named Head Softball Coach

The Canton High School Athletic Department is happy to announce the naming of Dave Bohane as our new Head Varsity Softball coach.  Bohane takes the reigns from coach Jen Robillard who was at the helm of the Bulldog Softball program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

Coach David Bohane

Bohane has been a fixture in the Canton community since the early 1990's when he began his teaching career in Physical Education at the Hansen School before moving to the Wellness Department at Canton High School.  He has had two stints as Head Varsity Football coach for the Bulldogs- one in the 1990s.  He returned to the Bulldog gridiron sidelines in 2011 and has overseen a huge resurgence in the program, culminating in the  League Championship in 2018- the first in nearly 30 years.

Bohane served under Robillard in the 2017 season as assistant coach of the Softball team. He has extensive experience in working with young softball players and prospects and has become a true student of the game over the past several years.  David is a true program leader.  He is just what our Softball team is in need of at this point.  He will bring a high-intensity, high-energy winning attitude to the program right away.  We are so happy to for both coach Bohane and the Softball program.

Bohane had this to say about his appointment:

"I am excited and ready to get started.  It is a great opportunity.  This program can take off.  I teach great student athletes in my Wellness classes every day.  Many of them are involved in the Softball program. It is really a privilege to be named their coach. I look forward to building a championship caliber program."

The Softball team is coming off an 8-13 season last year but hopes are high moving forward.

Click Here for the 2019 Varsity Softball Schedule.