Let's be great fans!

Hello Bulldog Nation.  It's that exciting time of year when our winter sports all begin their journeys. It's a season where not only our student athletes compete, but so many come to support them from the stands.  It is so important that we all do our part to help our Bulldogs compete and we do so while representing our town, school and ourselves with class and the utmost in sportsmanship. 

Some thoughts-

1. Respect the officials. We are currently in the middle of a huge game officials shortage in the state. It is serious enough that it threatens our ability to run our contests. The number one reason given in polls officials leaving the profession is that they are sick of the abuse from spectators.  Canton- let's be better! Please know that we will have a zero tolerance for fans at our contest who verbally berate officials. You will be asked to leave. 

2. Respect our opponents. The contest is on the playing surface...not in the stands. Fans should support our Bulldogs while not putting down our opponents.  Negative comments directed at individuals on our opposing teams will not be tolerated. "Our fans are not there to "get in the heads" of our opponents.  Have fun. Be proud. Be loud. Be classy. 

3. Respect fellow spectators. Fans of other teams are there for the same reason we are- to support their team. Please avoid any negative interaction with fans from other teams. 

4. Have fun! Enjoy the games! 

CLICK HERE to view Hockomock League Spectator Expectations. 

Go 'dogs!

Winter Sports Season set to begin with practices/tryouts Monday, Nov. 28th

Our winter athletic season kicks off on Monday, November 28th. 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:

Boys Basketball- Tryouts begin on Monday, November 28th. Please bring water & a reversible jersey if you have one.

All sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Mon 11/28-Wed 11/30 from 3-5pm. Be in the gym by 2:45pm on Mon for attendance/paperwork.

All freshmen: Mon 11/28-Wed 11/30 from 5:00-6:30pm at CHS. Meet in the gym lobby near locker rooms at 4:50pm for attendance/paperwork. 

Player meetings/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 up to an hour after your practice session ends on Wednesday. 

Boys and Girls Swimming- Nov. 28th 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.

Wrestling-  Our first practice of the season is Monday, November 28th from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Rodman Gym. All athletes are expected to wear athletic attire to practice (shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, etc.) along with running shoes and wrestling shoes. The practice schedule for the rest of the week will be Tuesday-Friday from 4:30-6:30, with an additional Saturday practice from 8:00-9:30 A.M. We do NOT have tryouts...we have room for anyone on the team who is willing to work hard and be a part of our program!

Winter Cheer- Tryouts will be held November 29, 30 and December 1 in the Rodman Gym from 3 to 4:30pm. Please come wearing shorts, a t shirt, and sneakers. Information about what the season commitment is will be provided at the first day of tryouts. If there are any questions please email Coach Parker at parkers@cantonma.org. Practice starts the following Monday December 5th for those who make the team. 

Girls Ice Hockey- Tryouts begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving and are all at Ponky. 

The schedule will be as follows:

11/28 4 PM AND 5 PM (all girls)

11/29 5 PM (all girls), Parents meeting afterwards 

11/30 5 PM (all girls), Team delegation meeting afterwards

Girls Basketball- Monday, Nov. 28th- All players/grades in CHS Gym from 6:30-8:30pm. 

Tuesday, Nov. 29th and Wednesday, Nov. 30th - JV/V- CHS Gym from 6:30-8:30pm and Freshmen from 4:15-5:45 at the Galvin.

Boys Ice Hockey- Click Here for Tryout info

All Indoor Track and Field athletes should report to the CHS track on Monday November 28th, 3:00-4:45, 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!

Gymnastics-  The first week of practice and skill assessment will start on Monday, November 28 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 Reardon

Feature: Reagan Vozzella, CHS Cheer Alumna Class of 2022

Submitted by CHS Cheer Coach- Stephanie Parker

Vozzella in action for
Assumption this fall 

Reagan Vozzella, former captain of the Canton High cheer team, is off competing at the collegiate level at Assumption! During her time at CHS, Reagan was a varsity member for four years, and competed with the Bulldogs at base position for three years.

 

This year, Vozzella attends Assumption University in Worcester as a freshman, and a college athlete on the varsity cheerleading team. She cheered during the fall football season, and is committed to cheering during the winter basketball season as well. Changing over her position to flyer, Reagan is now at the top of the pyramid and has improved her tumbling skills which has earned her a spot on the competition team, the only freshman to do so this year. She and her team are preparing to compete at the college national cheer competition which takes place in April.

 

When asked about her experience cheering in college Vozzella shared the following- 

Vozzella with CHS Cheer 
Coach Stephanie Parker

“I couldn’t picture what college would be like this far without having my teammates. I just feel really blessed to be able to further my cheerleading career with such amazing people at a university that could not be more perfect for me. Being in an entirely new stunting position this year has really taught me a lot about how much your mindset impacts your performance. I am just so excited to keep pushing myself and my team as athletes to really show others what we are capable of and am looking forward to competing with them this spring.”

 

As her high school coach, I am so happy to be a part of Reagan’s journey and watch her evolve into a college athlete. I could not be prouder of the improvements she’s made and her scoring a spot on the competition team her first year. I look forward to seeing her cheer throughout her time at AU.

 

Congratulations to Reagan on the completion of her first season and go hounds!

96th Thanksgiving Football game set for 11/24/2022

This Thanksgiving will mark the 96th meeting of the Canton Bulldogs and the Stoughton Black Knights in this nearly 100 year-old tradition. 

This year's game will be played at Canton High School's WWII Veterans' Memorial Field on Thursday, November 24th with a 10:00am kickoff. 

Both teams have worked hard all year and are now ready to face off on the gridiron in front of their communities. It is more than a football game. It is truly a community event. 

Please consider joining us in supporting the Bulldogs as they face their long-time rival in what should be a great game. 

Tickets for this event are DIGITAL ONLY.  THERE WILL BE NO CASH OPTION. 

TICKET PRICES- Kids under 8 Free

All tickets purchased by 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 23rd will be priced as follows-

Adults- $10

Students and Senior Citizens- $5

All tickets purchased after 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 23rd or at the gate will be $12 AND will likely involve a long wait at the gate. We encourage everyone to buy your tickets prior to 11/23. 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

NO BOOSTER PASSES ACCEPTED. 

Signing Day! Three Bulldogs sign NLI

The Canton High School Athletic Department is thrilled to announce that three of our student athletes signed a National Letter of Intent today in the CHS Masciarelli Gymnasium. In a brief ceremony surrounded by family, coaches and members of the CHS community, Ellie Bohane, Carolyn Durand and Emily McCabe each signed their NLI, which firms up their commitment to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Bohane with her parents and 
Grandfather

We are all so proud of these three Bulldogs.  

Please note that we will continue to recognize formal collegiate athletic announcements and any future NLI's as the school year moves on. 

Ellie Bohane-

Bohane is heading to Assumption University in Worcester to play for Coach Ann Lahey and her Greyhounds, who are currently 14-4 and defending NE10 champions. 

Bohane has been a dominant force for the Bulldogs having played for the varsity team the past four years. Her tenacious play combined with her ability to control the ball make her a threat anytime she is around the play. 

Durand and Bohane with CHS Field Hockey
Coaches Wheeler and O'Connor

Highlights- 

• Stats: 2022 19 goals, 15 assists
• Career: 43 goals, 34 assists
• Captain
• MSFHCA Best of 60 team select
• Hockomock League all star 2021, 2022
• 2021 Patriot Ledger All Star
• 2022 Canton Citizen player of the week

Bohane had this to say upon her signing-
"I love Assumption as a school and I'm so excited to becoming part of their field hockey program. I want to thank my coaches- Chrissy O'Connor, Kelly McGowan and David Wheeler.  I also want to think my parents for everything they have done for me."

 

Coach Chrissy O'Connor had this to say about Ellie's signing-
"Ellie is the most versatile player on the field.  She has been our playmaker in the center of the field and has been an offensive threat each year she has played.  Her competitiveness and mental toughness on the field has elevated the game of those around her."

Carolyn Durand-

Durand is also heading to Assumption University to join the Greyhounds where she is looking to study elementary education and join the Field Hockey team. She has minded the Bulldog cage as our goaltender for the past two seasons. If you have been to a Bulldog Field Hockey game, it's impossible not to notice how impactful her athletic goaltending is. She is also an accomplished Bulldog ice hockey goalie. 

Durand with her family members

Highlights-

• 2021: 15 shutouts, 10 GA, 140 saves, 0.69% GAA
• 2022:  10 shutouts, 22 GA, 131 saves, 1.12 GAA
• Career: 40 games played, 271 saves, 32 GA, 25 shutouts, 0.80% GAA
• Captain
• MSFHCA Best of 60 team select
• Hockomock League all star  2022

Durand had this to say upon her signing-

"I want to personally thank my three coaches Chrissy O'Connor, Kelly McGowan, and especially my goalie coach David Wheeler who taught me everything I know about being a field hockey goalie. I am very excited to continue my athletic and academic careers at Assumption. I also want to thank my parents for pushing me into the sport."

CHS Varsity Field Hockey Coach Chrissy O'Connor had this to say- 
"Carolyn is a well decorated ice hockey goalie that decided to play field hockey in her off-season.  She will now be attending Assumption to play field hockey.  She is a natural in the net with a real talent for tracking the ball. She is an absolute competitor."

McCabe with family members

Emily McCabe-

McCabe is heading to Merrimack College to join the Warriors who recently moved to NCAA Division 1 status. She will play for legendary Warrior coach Gabe Mejail- who has been at the helm at Merrimack for the past 39 years- earning Coach of the Year this season.

McCabe will be taking on the difficult task of playing a D1 sport while seeking a nursing major. She is up for the challenge as she is one of the grittiest and talented goal scorers to come through CHS in decades. 

Emily becomes the 2nd collegiate soccer player in her home as her sister Allie is currently playing for Ithaca College. 

Highlights- 

• 

  McCabe with CHS Girls Soccer 
  Coach Idris Senyonjo

  2022 Leading Scorer in Hockomock - 19 goals
• 2021 and 2022 Hockomock All-Star 
• EMASS All-Star in 2021 and 2022
• EMGSCA All-Star Team in 2021 and 2022
• Career points- 34 goals and 21 asssists
• Captain

McCabe had this to say upon her signing- 

"I am very excited to continue my athletic and academic careers at Merrimack and I want to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates who have supported me along the way!"

CHS Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Idris Senyonjo had this to say- "I have had the pleasure to watch Emily grow not only into an amazing athlete but also a great leader among her peers on and off the field. Always leading by example and her devotion to challenge herself had always been of her strengths. I am happy for her as she continues to play the sports at the collegiate level. I'm sure she has the tools to excel at that level."

Football and XC update

Two Bulldog fall teams remain in action beyond the four state tournament teams still alive- Football and XC. 

Upcoming XC action- 

MIAA D2A Meet- Sunday, November 13th at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Top 7 runners from each of our girls team and boys team will compete.. Girls Race- 1:00pm    Boys Race- 1:45pm

Upcoming Football action-

JV Football vs. OA at CHS on Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 5:00pm.

Varsity Football vs. Dennis-Yarmouth on Friday, Nov. 11th at 4:00pm. 

Froshmore Football vs. Stoughon at Stoughon on Monday, November 14th at 6:00pm. 

2022-23 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, possible JV)

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 14, 2022. 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER to be eligible for the first day of tryouts/practices is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th. 

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

MIAA Fall Tournament Information- updated 11-13-2022 at 12:26pm

It has been another great fall season for many Bulldog teams and four of them have earned spots in the Round of 32 of their respective state tournaments which kick off this week. 

This blog entry will be updated throughout the tournament with next round information. Be sure to visit here often to keep up with all developments!

NO BOOSTER PASSES ACCEPTED for any tournament game. 

All four teams now eliminated. Great season for all!

BOYS SOCCER-

Seeded #14 in MIAA D2 State Tournament.
Lost in Round of 16- to #3 Bedford, 2-0

Previous Rounds- Round of 32- Defeated #19 Nashoba Regional, 3-1. 

Click Here for D2 Boys Soccer Bracket information 

GIRLS SOCCER-

Seeded #9 in MIAA D2 State Tournament. 
Lost in Round of 16- to #8 Duxbury, 3-2

Previous Round- Round of 32- Defeated #24 Scituate, 2-0

Click here for D2 Girls Soccer Bracket information

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL- 
Seeded #13 in the MIAA D2 State Tournament. 

Lost in Round of 16 to #4 seeded Dartmouth, 3-0. 

Previous Rounds- Round of 32- Defeated #20 seeded Hopkinton 3-2 (22-20 in 5th!) 

Final Record- 14-8

Click Here for D2 Girls Volleyball Bracket Information

FIELD HOCKEY-
Seeded #10 in the MIAA D2 State Tournament.
Lost in Round of 16 to #7 Falmouth, 2-1
Previous Rounds- Round of 32- Defeated #23 Norwood, 1-0. 

Click Here for D2 Field Hockey Bracket Information 

Unified Basketball and Girls JV Soccer postponed today

Due to unavoidable issues, today's Unified Basketball game and Girls JV Soccer game have been postponed. We are working on reschedule dates for both. 

Sorry for late notice!

Galvin named Head Boys Lacrosse Coach

The CHS Athletic Department is thrilled to announce that Tom Galvin will be taking over the reigns of our Boys Lacrosse program beginning this spring.

Coach Tom Galvin in action
back in the day for the Bulldogs!

Galvin has served as an assistant coach with the program since the 2021 season and has made a major impact on the team and our student athletes since that time.  He also is part of our fall coaching staff where he has been an assistant football coach for the past two seasons.  A 2015 graduate of Canton High School, Galvin was a great player and leader for the Bulldog boys lacrosse team before heading off to a four-year lax career at Assumption College.  He is currently a guidance counselor at Quincy High School. 

Galvin had this to say upon the announcement of his hiring-
"I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach Varsity Lacrosse for Canton High School. As a lifelong athlete of Canton, I am invested in the program and its core values. I look forward to sharing what I have learned with my platers and creating a successful program at CHS."

Galvin bring a ton of passion and energy to our program- not to mention a very high lacrosse IQ.  His ability to build strong relationships while being a great role model makes him a great person to hold this important role on our coaching staff.  The Bulldog athletic staff is thrilled to see him as our next head coach. 

Upcoming schedule changes

Today's Boys and Girls JV Soccer games with Sharon today have been postponed. 

Next Tuesday's XC meet at Medfield has been postponed to next Wednesday. 

Reminder that tonight's Varsity Field Hockey game at Norwood is at 7:00pm. 

Nick Matt named Head Varsity Wrestling Coach

Newly appointed CHS Head
Wrestling Coach Nick Matt

The CHS Athletic Department is proud to announce the hiring of CHS alumnus Nick Matt as our new Varsity Wrestling Coach. 

Matt served as an assistant coach to Coach Dave DelPico during the 2021-22 season. He was a three-year wrestler at CHS who served as a captain during his senior year.  Matt brings with him to this position, a passion for the sport and a great appreciation of the history and tradition of CHS Wrestling.  During his days on the Bulldog mat, he was a sectional finalist and placed at the States and was the first heavyweight in CHS Wrestling history to qualify for the All-State Tournament. 

Matt, who is currently a senior at Bridgewater State University, had this to say upon the official announcement- "I am both honored and ecstatic, to be named the new head coach of the Canton High School Wrestling program. I look forward to carrying on the traditions and legacy of the Canton wrestling program while creating new ones."

The CHS Athletic Department wishes coach Matt and the entire CHS Wrestling team, the best of luck in helping to write the next chapter in this program's proud history. 

Weather-related changes to Bulldog schedule- Monday- Sept. 19

• Girls JV Soccer has been postponed. 
• Girls JV Field Hockey at CHS at 3:30pm is still ON.
• Girls Varsity Soccer at CHS will kick off at 5:30pm. Note earlier time. 
• Boys Varsity Soccer at Stoughton High will kick off at 5:30pm. Note earlier time. Bus leaves CHS at 4:15pm

WWII Veterans' Memorial Field Bleacher update

The CHS Athletic office is thrilled to announce that the new bleachers installed at WWII Veterans' Memorial Field are cleared for our use beginning this afternoon with our home Field Hockey game! After the Field Hockey game wraps up we will host our first home Football game of the season. 

Reminders as we fully open our facility-

1. The Press Box and permanent sound system is not yet operational. Thank you for your patience with us as we navigate major events without it. 

2. The site is still an active construction site. We ask that when attending games, you stay away from temporary construction fences, any areas marked off limits and watch your step at all times. 

3. Gates will not be open for tonight's football game until 6:15pm. Purchase your tickets early at this link on your cell phone- https://gofan.co/app/events/683975?schoolId=MA14531

Go Dogs!

Friday Volleyball matches postponed

The Volleyball matches (all three levels- V, VJ, Fr.) scheduled with Stoughton for Friday, September 16th have been postponed. 

Check the CHS Athletic website for updates to the schedule. 

Volleyball matches postponed

All three Volleyball matches (V, JV, F) scheduled for today with Taunton, have been postponed. 

Stay tuned for reschedule updates. 

Tuesday- September 13th Schedule updates

Due to the current conditions of the race course, golf course and soccer fields from today's rain, the following changes have been made to the CHS Athletic Schedule today-

Golf vs. Sharon has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 7th

Cross Country vs. Foxboro has been postponed until tomorrow- Wednesday, Sept. 14th.

Boys Varsity and JV Soccer games vs. Sharon at Sharon have been postponed until tomorrow- Wednesday, Sept. 14th. 

Captains Workshop set for September 23rd

Positive Coaching Alliance will be holding a Captains' Workshop for CHS Varsity captains of all three seasons on Friday, September 23rd in the CHS Cafeteria immediately after school.  Please note that 9/23 is an early release day. 

This event is mandatory for all of our captains.  It must be a priority for all. If you are a captain with a conflicting commitment, you must bring that to Mr. Erickson's attention asap. 

The dismissal bell on that day will ring at 11:15am. At that time, all captains will report immediately to the CHS Cafeteria where lunch will be served.  We will then roll up our sleeves and get to work with our trainer from PCA.  Bring your championship mindset with you!  Great opportunity to grow and make our teams and school better!

The workshop should be concluded by 1:30 at the latest.

We look forward to 9/23! 

 

CHS Athletics partners with PCA

The CHS Athletic Department is excited to announce that we have partnered with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) for the 2022-23 school athletic year. 

PCA is a national non-profit developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building sports experience.  The partnership provides CHS Athletics access to PCA’s training for coaches, sports parents, student-athletes and administrators, through live group workshops, online courses, books by PCA Founder Jim Thompson and additional online resources, such as follow-up tips and reminders.

PCA has partnered with roughly 3,500 schools, districts, conferences, youth sports organizations and park-and-rec departments to create a Development Zone^® culture, where the goal is using youth and high school sports to develop Better Athletes, Better People. “We look forward to working with Canton High School to create the best possible experience for the student-athletes," said Positive Coaching Alliance CEO, Chris Moore.  “Our research-based materials combine the latest in sports psychology, education and practical advice from top pro and college coaches and athletes that help improve athletic performance while also ensuring kids take life lessons from sports that will help them throughout the rest of their lives.”

CHS Athletics is so excited to re-establish this relationship with PCA. The organization has continued to grow and make a  huge positive impact on the high school sports experiences of so many. 

A big shout out to the CHS Booster Club for supporting this important initiative.

Our partnership kicks off with two big workshops this month-

Friday, September 23rd at 11:30- Captains Workshop during early release time. 

Tuesday, September 27th- Coaching Workshop for all CHS Coaches. 

We are very excited for both of these!

Fall Athletic User Fees now due

Reminder to our fall student athlete families that User Fees for our fall sports are now due. 

Many of our fall athletes paid the fee at the time they registered.  If you did so, you are all set! If not you now have two options-

1. Submit a check with the form found at this link-  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rXw2PWdC9NFdGSPbty_n8DDIrxOLVNwT/edit

2. Go back into our FamilyID registration system...log-in....go into the registration you submitted for this fall for your student athlete....go to end of and select pay.  If you pay with a credit card there is a significant fee. 

Please note that if you qualify for free and/or reduced lunch, the fee is completely waived. 

Any questions? Please email ericksond@cantonma.org. 

Go Dogs!

Memorial Field Bleacher project

The CHS Athletic Office would like to let all student athletes, parents/guardians, opponents and fans know that the CHS WWII Veterans' Memorial Field home-side bleachers have been replaced this summer in a town-funded capital project.  Yet another example of this town supporting our student athletes.  Thank you!

The bleacher replacement project is NOT YET COMPLETE and therefor the home side bleachers are NOT YET available for use.  We are optimistic that they will be open for use by 9/15/2022. 

In the meantime, if you are attending a CHS event at the field, please plan on watching from the visitor-side bleachers or from along the fence line. 

Thank you for your understanding!

Game Tickets will be Digital this School Year

After experimenting with digital ticketing during the 2021-22 school year, the CHS Athletic Department is excited to announce that game day tickets to Bulldog home game will be exclusively digital beginning this fall season. That means purchasing our tickets will only be possible through GoFan- a digital platform on your smart phone.  

This move allows the CHS Athletic Department to track ticket purchases in a format which accounts for all purchases in a much more organized fashion. It also embraces the reality that fewer people are carrying cash with them these days. Moving to digital ticketing provides an easy, quick way to purchase your tickets and gain entry at our gates. 

Tickets this fall will be on sale for the following events-

• All Home Varsity Football games
• Evening/Night Soccer Games 
• All home tournament games for Football, Soccer, FH and Volleyball

The CHS Athletic Office is fully aware of the fact that some of our fans may initially struggle with the move to digital ticketing.  People who struggle with the system, will NOT be turned away from our games.  We also ask that you are patient with us as we implement this new procedure. We will make sure Bulldog event staff is present to assist. 

It is important to note that our prices are not changing. A general admission ticket is typically $5 and a senior citizen ticket is typically $3. That is what it will cost our fans to attend. 

There is no need to upload the GoFan app to your phone but it may make the process a little simpler for you. 

Here are the ways to purchase tickets moving forward:

1. Pre-purchasing tickets- This is the way to go!!!! Visit our page on GoFan and follow instructions to purchase tickets. Link to CHS GoFan page  Your tickets will be emailed to you. You must have access to that email on your smartphone when you arrive at the gates. 

2. Purchasing at the gate- If you wait to purchase tickets at the gate, the process will take a bit longer. CHS Athletic event staff will be present at the gate to assist in these purchases. You will need a credit card to make the purchase.  A smart phone makes the purchase much easier. 

Student-Athlete/Parent Presentation set for Tuesday, September 6th

Bulldogs- Please mark your calendars!

The CHS Athletic Department, with the support of the CHS Athletic Booster Club- will be hosting an amazing experience for our student athletes and parents on the evening of Tuesday, September 6th. 

Boston Marathon race director- Dave McGillivray
Our featured speaker on September 6th

The evening will feature a presentation by Dave McGillivray.   McGillivary is the race director for the Boston Marathon, where, over the decades, he has transformed the historic race to new heights.

His story of achievement is inspiring and is an important one to hear. It showcases humility, gratefulness, dedication, hard-work and selflessness. His story should be heard by everyone!

Click Here for more information on McGillivray and his foundation. 

Here are the need-to- knows about the presentation- 

Who should attend?  Any CHS student currently playing a sport or planning on playing a sport at any point this year is required to attend this event. We also ask that each student brings at least one parent. You will not regret attending!

When is the event?  The event will be held on Tuesday, September 6th from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Please arrive early enough to be seated by 7:00pm. We want to get you out of there by 8:15 at the latest!

Where is the event? The event will take place in the Morse Auditorium at Canton High School.  

We ask that parents/guardians sit with their student athlete and experience the presentation together. 

Evening Agenda-

7:00-7:15- Welcome to CHS Athletics 2022-23- CHS Athletic Director, Danny Erickson

7:15-7:20- CHS Booster Club presentation

7:20-8:00- Dave McGillivray- Featured Speaker

8:00- Dismissal and words of support- Principal, Jeff Sperling 

Banner Day!

A panoramic view of many of the new banners and locations- including the State Championship Wall!

The CHS Athletic Department is excited and proud to announce that after many delays and curve balls over the past several years, the championship banners that hang in our gym- The Ralph Masciarelli Gymnasium- have been updated, rearranged, and installed in a way that will make any Bulldog fan happy!

The new design includes a Basketball 1,000 point
banner for both the Girls & Boys programs

The new layout includes a "State Championship Wall" that proudly displays the ten Bulldog teams that have won state championships over the years. This dates back to 1979 with a Football Super Bowl Championship and a Field Hockey State Championship. It also includes the most recent State Championships of the Boys Hockey and Girls Hockey teams in 2020. 

Beyond team state titles, there are so many impressive Bulldog accomplishments- both team and individual- now acknowledged on those four walls. It embodies everything we expect in all of our Bulldogs- perseverance, sportsmanship, and hard work as well as daring and achieving greatly!

Thank you to all those who helped to make this happen including the financial support of the CHS Athletic Booster Club.  

Be sure to check them out the next time you visit us!

Change at the top of Bulldog Cross Country program

Exciting times in the CHS Cross Country program as long-serving coach, David Hiltz, is moving on to pursuit other opportunities in educational leadership.  His successor is Brian Gotsell, who comes to CHS from Oliver Ames where he has been a coach and teacher for several years. 

Bulldog Nation is sad to see Coach Hiltz go. He has been a key member of our fall coaching staff since taking over the Cross Country program a decade ago.  During that time, the Bulldog Cross Country program made huge strides forward including establishment of a new home race course at Pequitside Farm- an accomplishment spearheaded by Hiltz. His effort, care and commitment to his student athletes was always clear.  His impact here has been significant. 

Taking the reigns from Hiltz, Gotsell brings a great deal of energy, knowledge and passion for the sport to CHS XC. His experience includes-

• Four years as Assistant Cross Country Coach at OA
• Seven years as both an indoor and outdoor Assistant Track & Field Coach at OA
• 1 year as Track & Field Coach at Easton Middle School

Newly appointed XC 
coach- Brian Gotsell

Originally from Winchester, Massachusetts, Gotsell graduated from Stonehill College before moving on to be a History teacher at Oliver Ames High School- where he has been for the past ten years. He ran the Chicago Marathon in both 2019 and 2021 and is currently training to run the Philadelphia Marathon this fall. 

He had this to say upon his official appointment to the role of Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach-

"I am excited for the opportunity to become the Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach at Canton High School.  Canton Athletics has such a strong legacy and history.  I cannot wait to join it. I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and passion for the sport to the harriers of Canton Cross Country."

CHS Athletics wishes the best to both Coach Hiltz and Coach Gotsell as they begin these next chapters in their journey in education/athletics. 

Petrich named new Head Girls Varsity Hockey Coach

Nikki Petrich during her playing
days at Northeastern University

The CHS Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the hiring of Nikki Petrich as our new Head Girls Varsity Ice Hockey coach. 

Petrich comes to CHS with a wealth of hockey experience- both coaching and on the ice.  Her most recent coaching position has been as the associate head coach of Austin Prep's Girls Hockey team.  During her time with AP the team has advanced to the MIAA D1 State Championship game at the Garden three times (2019, 2020, 2022) and has taken home the top prize twice (2020, 2022).

Petrich takes over a program at CHS that has plenty to be proud of as well- advancing to the Garden for 4 of the past 6 seasons under retiring coach Dennis Aldrich. 

Although originally from the Midwest, her hockey playing career brought her to Boston where she played for Northeastern University's Women's Hockey team. She was awarded a full athletic and academic scholarship to play and attend NU where she ultimately served as team captain. She was awarded NU's coveted Reggie Lewis Award for academic and athletic excellence. 

Coach Petrich (right) with on ice after the State
Championship at Austin Prep

Petrich had this to say upon her appointment to the coaching position-

“With a dream women’s ice hockey season cemented in the record books forever at Austin Prep and after being part of such a special group of players and families for more than 5 years, I am forever grateful to the AP community, but beyond excited for my next opportunity. Canton Bulldogs, I am bringing my knowledge, experience, passion and love for the game to the women’s ice hockey team to continue and move forward the success of the program. Canton community, let’s goooooo!!!”

CHS could not be more excited to welcome coach Nikki Petrich to our community.  We look forward to seeing what the next chapters for the CHS Girls Hockey program will bring. 

Hockomock League announces Winter and Spring All-Stars

The Hockomock League recently announced its winter and spring sports all-stars and several Bulldogs were among those being honored with all-star status.

We are proud of all of our student athletes- a special shoutout to those earning this honor:

WINTER SEASON

Gymnastics- Jacob LaBollita, Honorable Mention- Jenna Morgan

Boys Basketball- Lance Dorcelus, Honorable Mention- Matt Chafin

Girls Basketball- Fay Gallery, Kiara Cerruti- MVP, Honorable Mention- Sydney Gallery

Girls Ice Hockey- Carolyn Durand, Maya Battista, Audrey Koen, Tess Khoury, Allie McCabe- MVP, Honorable Mention- Payton McDonough

Boys Ice Hockey- Sean Connolly, Eamon Kelly, Brennan Pecararo, AJ Thomas, Honorable Mention- Brendan Tourgee

Boys Indoor Track- Honorable Mention- Andy Butler

Girls Indoor Track- Kiley Hanlon, Honorable Mention- Katherine Oliver

Wrestling- Honorable Mention- Luke Jones

Girls Swimming- Shauna Harney, Honorable Mention- Annie McLean

Boys Swimming- Austin Lee, Honorable Mention- Matt Hart

SPRING SEASON

Boys Tennis- Max Kupferman- MVP, Suraj Ramanathan, Honorable Mention- Kevin Moltenbrey

Girls Tennis- Camila Cutter, Laura Correal, Honorable Mention- Olivia Maloney

Boys Track & Field- Favor Ugah, Honorable Mention- Kyle Downing

Girls Track & Field- 4x100 relay team- Talya Degraw, Syriah McCruse, Katherine Oliver, Kiley Hanlon, Honorable Mention- Emma Massih

Boys Lacrosse- Sam Carlino, Honorable Mention- Pat Drury

Girls Lacrosse- Emily McCabe, Devan Spinale, Honorable Mention- Allie McCabe

Baseball- Jack Digirolamo, Andy Butler, Sean O'Leary, Honorable Mention- Sean Sullivan

Softball- Honorable Mention- Jessica Wright

2022 Fall Sports Information- Sport Specific

Anyone interested in trying out for a fall athletic program MUST have a parent register you prior to the following deadlines:

• Football- Monday, August 15th at noon
• Unified Basketball- TBA but some point in September
• Cheer-deadline past
• All other fall sports- Wednesday, August 17th at noon

Meeting these deadlines and providing the Athletic Office with a copy of a recent physical (good for 13 months), will make you eligible for the first day of tryouts/practices. 

The easiest way to register is to visit the CHS Athletics website and complete the online registration available there.

Click here to Register now!

Sport Specific information:

Boys and Girls Cross Country-All candidates interested in running Cross Country in the Fall of 2022 need to register online via the CHS Athletics website. The first day of practice is Thursday August 25th 2022 at 8 AM at the CHS Field House. Any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Coach Hiltz-email hiltzd@cantonma.org. Hope to see you there!

Golf- Mandatory meeting on Thursday, August 18th at 10:00am in the CHS Distance Learning Lab to discuss the tryout process/schedule. Times and locations for tryouts on Monday, August 22nd will be distributed at that time. Any questions? Email coach Mike Barucci- baruccim@cantonma.org

Girls Field Hockey- Tryouts for Field Hockey will begin at 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, August 22nd). Please be at the CHS turf field on time and ready to play.  Please bring stick, mouthgaurd, goggles (must be FH approved), shinguards and water bottle. Be prepared for both track and turf workouts by bringing both sneakers and turf shoes. Make sure you are registered and have passed in your physical prior to attending.  Tryouts will also be held on 8/23 from 6:30-8:30pm and 8/24 from 4:00-6:00pm. If you have any questions contact coach Chrissy O'Connor. rsd.oconnor@gmail.com

Boys Soccer- All boys interested in playing soccer should report to the turf/track on Monday, August 22nd for a 6:00pm session.  We will be spending the first half of the session on the track doing a 2 mile run and core/upper body work followed by on-field soccer activity.  The session will conclude at 9:00pm. Please wear running sneakers for the run and cleats for play. Click Here for full pre-season schedule. Need more info? contact coach Danny Erickson- ericksond@cantonma.org

Football- Equipment Handout will be Sunday, August 14th. Seniors at 9:00am, Juniors at 9:45pm, Sophomores at 10:30am and Freshmen at 11:30am. Our first practice will be August 19th starting at 9:00am. 

Volleyball- We welcome all girls interested in playing volleyball (no experience necessary) to join us for tryouts in the CHS gym.  We field three teams: varsity, JV and freshman. 

Tryouts are as follows: 

Monday, August 22; Tuesday; August 23 and Wednesday, August 24 - 4:00pm-7:00pm.

Practices for all three teams will start on Thursday, August 25th. 

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Bring plenty of water and some snacks for break time. Any questions? Contact coach Pat Cawley- 781-910-7597, Patriciabcawley@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

Fall Cheer- Practice will start on Monday, August 22 from 3:00-5:00pm in the Rodman Gym. Team was selected in June. 

Girls Soccer- All girls interested in playing soccer should report to the turf/track on Monday, August 22nd at 5:00pm for a fitness test including the Cooper. Please bring sneakers and cleats for the session. Goalkeepers will NOT be running the Cooper but will do a separate fitness test. Please plan for a full week of practice with a day off on Saturday. Need more info? Contact coach Idris Senyonjo- idrissenyonjo@cantonma.org

Praik making CHS Cheer proud at UCONN

Submitted by Stephanie Parker- CHS Cheer coach

Elissa Praik was an integral part of the CHS Cheerleading team during her years here. Elissa’s cheer story is a little unusual as her cheer career was interrupted by both personal life challenges as well as the challenges of the pandemic. During Elissa’s junior year she was awarded the unsung hero. Her unusual senior year when cheer ran during “wedge” and spring seasons, she represented Canton cheer as captain. Praik showed tremendous perseverance and tenacity and was a role model to her younger teammates on and off the mat. 

This year, Praik attended the University of Connecticut as a freshman, and a college athlete on the varsity cheerleading team. She cheered for during both the UCONN football and basketball seasons, even cheering at games during The Elite Eight of March Madness. Praik is an incredible leader; she is a hard worker, has the kindest heart, and always looking to help others and give back to others.

When asked about her experience cheering in college Elissa shared the following: “UConn Cheerleading has been a once in a lifetime experience. I’ve made so many connections and best friends while getting to continue my passion for cheer. I cheered at numerous March Madness games and traveled with the basketball teams. Being a part of a collegiate team is a special opportunity that has taught me so much more teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.” 

 

As her high school coach, I am so proud to have had Elissa on our bulldog team and love seeing her excel at the collegiate level. I look forward to seeing her on the UCONN sidelines for the years to come.

 

Congratulations to Elissa on the completion of her first year! Go Huskies!

Canton High School Athletic Department Vacancies

The Canton High School Athletic Department is currently looking for great candidates for many positions working with our teams. 

Are you or someone you know interested in joining us? If so, click on the link below.

We are currently looking to fill the following vacancies-

• Special Assistant to the Athletic Director
• Head Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Coach
• Head Wrestling Coach
• Assistant Fall Cheer Coach
• Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
• Assistant Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
• JV Girls Soccer Coach
• Freshmen Girls Volleyball Coach

CLICK HERE for application information