95th Thanksgiving Day Football game set for Thursday

The Bulldogs of Canton High will travel across the town line to face the Black Knights of Stoughton on Thursday, November 25th at 10:00am at Stoughton High School's new stadium.  This game will mark the 95th season when the two rivals will face off on the gridiron on Thanksgiving morning.  

TICKET available at the Gate on Thursday morning or in the CHS Athletic Office during the school day on Wednesday, November 24th. 

TICKET PRICES (Cash Only)

Adults- $10

Students- $

Senior Citizens- $5

Children under 8- Free

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

Winter Sports tryout/practice information

Our winter athletic season kicks off on Monday, November 29. Details for each sport are listed below.

It is NOT TOO LATE to register for a winter sport but the deadline to be eligible on the first day of practice/tryouts has passed. 

Click here to register today!

SPORT SPECIFIC Info:

Gymnastics-  The first week of practice and skill assessment will start on Monday, November 29 from 2:45-4:00. Practices will be held at Metro-South Gymnastics Academy at 255 Revere Street. On-time arrival and appropriate gymnastics attire is required. For any inquiries, please see Coach Abbott or Coach Reardon.

Winter Cheer- Tryouts will be held December 1, 2 and 3rd in the Rodman Gym from 3 to 4:30pm. Please come wearing shorts, a t shirt, sneakers, and a mask. If there are any questions please email Coach Parker at parkers@cantonma.org. Practice starts the following Monday December 6th for those who make the team. 

All Indoor Track and Field athletes should report to the CHS track on Monday November 29th, 3:15-4:45, for the first practice of the season.  Practice will be held outside as long as weather permits, please dress and plan accordingly.  Athletes should also bring their own water to every practice.  Please make sure you have been added to our team google classroom, if not email Coach Amico at amicoa@cantonma.org.  Information throughout the season will be posted there.  We are looking forward to a great season!

Wrestling- The first practice of the season is Monday, November 29th in the Rodman Gym from 6-8:00pm. 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 are as follows; Tuesday 6-7:30pm, Wednesday 7-9:00pm, Thursday and Friday: 6:00-8:00pm.  All practices in the Rodman.   These are NOT tryouts...we have room for anyone who wants to work hard and be on the team!

Boys Basketball- Practices/Tryouts begin on Monday, November 29th. Please bring a reversible jersey if you have one.

All Freshmen: Monday 11/29, 2:30-2:45 meeting in room 123 for paperwork/attendance, tryouts from 2:45-4:30.

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors- Monday 11/29, 4:00-4:15 meeting in room 123 for paperwork/attendance, tryouts from 4:30-6:30.

Player meeting/rosters announced after Wednesday's tryout 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.

Boys and Girls Swimming- Nov. 29th 3:45-5:30pm Blue Hills Regional School. 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.

Girls Hockey- TRYOUTS BEGIN AT PONKY ON 11/29/21 AT 4:50.  Check equipment bag twice the night before!  We will provide  both a light and dark colored jersey.  You will be told which to wear.  Be prepared to skate hard, sharpen your skates!  Relax and have fun!!!

Girls Basketball- Monday, Nov. 29th- All players in CHS Gym from 6:30-8:30pm. 

Tuesday, Nov. 30th and Wednesday, December 1st- JV/V- CHS Gym from 6:30-8:30pm and Freshmen from 3:30-5:00 at the Galvin. 

Boys Hockey- https://www.cantonhighschoolhockey.com/post/day-1-tryout-information

Boys Soccer heading to State Finals!

Members of the CHS Boys Soccer team celebrating Charlie McKinney PK goal that propelled the 
team to their first-ever state final game.            photo from Patriot Ledger- Jason Snow

For the first time in the program's 38 years, the CHS Boys Soccer team is heading to the State Championship game this weekend. 

For the fifth time in five MIAA tournament games, the #21 seeded Bulldogs will be underdogs on Saturday as they face #6 seeded West Springfield High School in the championship match. 

Game Details-

#21 Canton vs. #6 West Springfield

At Doyle Field in Leominster- 100 Priest Street, Leominster, MA

Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:30pm 

Tickets are EXCLUSIVELY DIGITAL.....NO CASH option. Please purchase tickets prior to arrival.  CLICK HERE for tickets. 

Live Stream Available at NFHS Network- This is a pay service. 

The Bulldog's path to the final- 

Defeated #12 seeded Woburn, 3-1 in the First Round

Defeated #5 seeded Agawam, 4-0 in Round of 16

Defeated #20 seeded Amherst-Pelham, 1-0 in Quarterfinal

Defeated #1 seeded East Longmeadow, 2-1 (4-2 in pk's) in Semi-Finals

Go dogs!!!

The team after punching a ticket to the Final Four last week. 

This Week's Football, Cheer and Cross Country

This is the time of year the schedules are a bit in flux. Here is what's happening for Cheer, Football and XC this week.

Cheer- In Regionals this Sunday at Marshfield High School. Our squad takes the mat at roughly 3:00pm.

XC- Competing in the MIAA Cross Country Tournament on Saturday at Gardner Golf Course beginning at 10:00am. 

Football-

Varsity travels to New Bedford on Saturday at noon. 

Froshmore hosts Stoughton on Monday, November 15th at 4:00pm 

Go Dogs!

Winter Sports Registration Now open!

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. See link below.

The following sports programs are offered at CHS in the winter season:

Boys-
Wrestling (Varsity)

Indoor Track (Varsity)

Ice Hockey (Varsity, JV)

Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)

Swimming (Varsity)

Girls-
Cheerleading (Varsity)

Indoor Track (Varsity)

Ice Hockey (Varsity, JV)

Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)

Swimming (Varsity) 

Gymnastics (Varsity) 

User Fees- 
There are three ways to pay the User Fee for CHS Athletics:
1. Submit a check with the User Fee Form
2. Pay through the FamilyID registration process at the time you register. (You may not want to choose this option if you are not sure your child will be on the final rosters.)
3. Pay through the FamilyID site at a time after you register but prior to the deadline.

User Fee payment deadline for the winter is December 15, 2021. 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER to be eligible for the first day of tryouts/practices is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st. 

But Register early and cross it off the list!

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

Click here to Register today!

Bulldog Fall State Tournament Information- Updated 11/15/21 at 5:26 pm

The first ever MIAA state-wide tournament kicked off this week with the Bulldog Field Hockey, Volleyball, Girls Soccer and Boys Soccer teams all qualifying after successful regular season campaigns.  Below is all the info any Bulldog fan would need to keep up with the tournament action. 

BOYS SOCCER-

Canton (13-4-4) is seeded #21 in the D2 tournament and has advanced to the FINAL FOUR of the tournament. 

RESULTS-

First Round- defeated #12 Woburn, 3-1

Round of 16- defeated #5 Agawam, 4-0. 

Quarter-Finals- defeated #20 Amherst-Pelham, 1-0

NEXT GAME- State Semi-Final-

#21 Canton vs #1 East Longmeadow

AT Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School- 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA

Wednesday, November 17th at 5:00pm. 

Ticket Info- All tickets must be purchased digitally on the GoFan app or website.

CLICK HERE for link to ticket sales. Please purchase prior to arrival.  No cash tickets will be sold. 

CLICK HERE for D2 Boys Soccer Bracket

Season Complete:

VOLLEYBALL-

Canton (15-6) is seeded #9 in the D2 tournament and defeated #24 seeded Westfield High School in First Round action, 3-2, before falling to #8 Dartmouth, 3-1 in the Round of 16. 

Another great season for our Volleyball girls. Congrats to coaches and players. 

CLICK HERE for D2 Girls Volleyball Bracket

FIELD HOCKEY- 

Canton (16-4-0) was seeded #10 in the D2 tournament and defeated #23 seeded Leominster High School in first round action, 2-0, before falling to #7 Reading Memorial High School 2-1 in penalty strokes after an amazing 1-1 score through two overtimes. 

Congratulations to our girls and coaches on a great season- Hock Davenport Champs!!!!!

CLICK HERE for D2 Field Hockey Bracket

GIRLS SOCCER-

Canton (6-7-5) was seeded #22 in the D2 tournament and fell to #11 seeded Mansfield, 3-0 on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

Congratulations to our girls and coaches on a great season. 

CLICK HERE for D2 Girls Soccer Bracket