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