Spring Sports First Day/Week info

It is not too late to register for spring sports, but it is too late to be eligible for the first day (3/17). See blog found at this link to register. 

For those already registered, here is important information for you to be ready for first day action on Monday, March 17th.  

See info on your sport below:

Boys Lacrosse - Boys lacrosse tryouts will begin on Monday March 17th at 6:30pm at the turf. Please arrive no later than 5:45 on Monday 3/17 for a quick meeting with Coach Galvin and to receive your pinnie. Please have all equipment, water and a reversible jersey if you have one. Teams will be chosen on Friday and Final Rosters will be announced AFTER our scrimmage on Saturday 3/22 @CHS. If you have any questions please email me at galvint@cantonma.org

Girls Lacrosse- Tryouts will begin Monday, March 17th. Please arrive at the turf by 4:15 PM, tryouts begin at 4:30 PM. Please have all equipment (stick, mouth guard, water bottle, goggles, and a reversible if you have one). Practice Tuesday and Wednesday will also be at 4:30 PM.  Teams will be chosen after Wednesday's practice. If you have any questions please email Jess Powers at powersj@cantonma.org

Boys Tennis. The boys tennis team will begin practicing on March 17 at 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The focus for the first week will be on assessment,  fundamentals and matches. We'll be alternating starting times with the girls team this season. For Week 2 we'll go from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an important Zoom meeting this weekend, for returning players and new players to discuss the first day of practice and should not be missed. I will share details on that as they develop. If you think Coach Donovan does not have your email address, send it to him at billdonovan@cantonma.org

Girls Tennis- Girls trying out for the tennis team should arrive at the CHS tennis courts on March 17 by 4:30 (end at 6:00), please bring a water bottle and tennis racket as the school does not provide rackets. For every day this week, the girls team will have the time slot of 4:30-6:00. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately for the temperature. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at durhamm@cantonma.org.

Softball-  Tryouts will be Monday March 17th and Tuesday March 18th from 3:30-5:30. All softball players should report to the Walsh field on Monday March 17th at 3:30. Please dress for the weather. In the event of rain, tryout times may change. Please listen to announcements and reach out to Captains with any questions. Let's go Bulldogs!!!

Baseball- If Weather and/or fields are not good to go:

Baseball Tryouts:

Monday, March 17th-Tuesday March 18th

• All Students report to Rodman Gym (3:00-5:00)
• Any changes will be sent out on the on Social Media

If we are outside:

Baseball Tryouts

Monday, March 17th-Tuesday March 18th

• All Students report to Gibson Field at CHS (3:00-5:00)
  Any changes will be sent out on the on Social Media

PLEASE be flexible as weather/field conditions could cause changes. 

Boys and Girls Track and Field- All student athletes registered for track and field should report to the high school track Monday March 17th  for our first practice. We will practice from 3:15 to 5:15. Make sure you are appropriately dressed for the weather, as we will be outside.

Detailed schedules will be handed out at our first practice. If you are not in the team’s google classroom please contact either Coach Amico amicoa@cantonma.org or Coach Gotsell briangotsell@cantonma.org

We are excited for a great season! 

Cheer team heading to States

The CHS Winter Cheer team performed amazingly well at the Regional Competition this past weekend, earning a qualifying score high enough to propel them to the States this upcoming Sunday!

The MSAA State Cheer Competition is a cheerleading competition where the best teams in the state are brought together to compete. The Bulldogs team is ranked 5th across the state in our division! We scored the highest at regionals that we have ever scored.

First year head coach Jenny O'Neill had this to say about the accomplishment-

"The immense pride I feel as a coach watching this team continuously improve and reach their goals is overwhelming. We have worked so hard to get where we are and continue to bring 100% effort to the mat- so well deserved.  Hard work pays off and we can't wait to represent CHS to the best teams in the state."

The team is expected to hit the mat at Worcester State University around noon on Sunday, March 9th. 

MIAA Hockey Tournament Info

On Saturday, February 22nd, the MIAA announced the brackets for their Hockey State Tournaments and our Boys and Girls Bulldogs are both in the mix. This blog entry will provide all important information regarding all upcoming games. It will be updated throughout our Bulldogs' tournament runs. 

BOYS HOCKEY- Seeded #3 in the MIAA D2 tournament

Previous Games-
Round of 32- Canton defeated #30 Masconomet, 7-1
Round of 16- Canton defeated #14 Falmouth, 7-1
Elite 8- Canton defeated #6 Milton, 5-2

Next Game- Final Four! vs. #2 seeded Woburn on Sunday, March 9th at Noon at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. 

Tickets- CLICK HERE for tickets- Note- Tickets are NOT available on GoFan....just the Tsongas Center site. 

CLICK HERE for the MIAA D2 Boys Hockey Bracket

GIRLS HOCKEY- Seeded #18 in the MIAA D2 Tournament

Previous Games-

Round of 32- Canton defeated #15 King Philip, 2-1
Round of 16- Canton lost to #2 Duxbury, 1-4
Season Complete- GREAT YEAR!

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. 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 spring season (subvarsity levels are anticipated based on previous years):

Boys-
Tennis (Varsity)

Track & Field (Varsity)

Lacrosse (Varsity, JV)

Baseball (Varsity, JV, Froshmore)

Girls-

Tennis (Varsity) 

Track & Field (Varsity)

Lacrosse (Varsity, JV)

Softball (Varsity, JV)

COED-

Unified Track and Field (An MIAA and Special Olympics program)

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 spring season is April 9, 2025. 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER to be eligible for the first day of tryouts/practices is SUNDAY, March 9th. 

The first day of Spring sports is Monday, March 17th. (Unified Track begins in April)

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!

Baseball & Boys & Girls LAX Meetings

Boys LAX- Coach Tommy Galvin will be hosting an informational meeting for any boy looking to play lacrosse this spring. This meeting will take place on Thursday, March 6th at 2:30 in the CHS library. This will be a brief but important meeting. 

If you hare interested in being a part of the 2025 CHS Boys Lacrosse program you should attend. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Coach Galvin- galvint@cantonma.org

Baseball- 

Coach Dave Walsh will be hosting an informational meeting for any boy looking to play baseball this spring.  This meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 4th at 2:30 in the CHS library. This will be a brief but important meeting.

If you are interested in being a part of the 2025 CHS baseball program you should attend. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Coach Walsh- walshd@cantonma.org

Girls LAX-

Coach Jess Powers will be hosting her first informational meeting for any girl looking to play Lacrosse this spring. This meeting will take place on Thursday, February 27th at 3:00pm in the CHS gym. This will be a brief but important meeting. 

If you are interested in being a part of the 2025 CHS girls lax program you should attend. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Coach Powers- powersj@cantonma.org

Spring Coaching Vacancies

The CHS Athletic Department is currently accepting applications for the following coaching positions-

Assistant Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach-https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4970602

JV Girls Lacrosse Coach- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4970568

Boys JV Lacrosse Coach- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4993259

Spring Track Coach- Throws Coach preferred- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=4946969

Please spread the word!

NO Athletic activities today

 Due to the weather conditions today, ALL CHS Athletics activities are canceled/postponed. Student athletes should check in with their coaches on any changes for tomorrow. 

Enjoy the day off!

Softball and Girls Tennis hosting informational meetings

The CHS Athletic Department is hosting a couple of upcoming informational meetings for student athletes looking to join our Girls Softball or Girls Tennis teams this spring season.   

Any female CHS student athlete who is interested in joining either of these two programs this spring, should attend these important meetings. These meetings are not long but are important to attend if possible. 

New players welcome!

Can't make it but still want to play? Email the coach and let them know.

Softball & Girls Tennis Meetings- Thursday, February 13th in the CHS Library.  Girls Tennis at 2:45 and Softball at 3:30.

Powers takes reins of Girls Lacrosse program

The CHS Athletic Department is thrilled to welcome Coach Jessica Powers as our new Girls Varsity Lacrosse coach. 

Coach Jessica Powers

Powers is no stranger to CHS, graduating a proud Bulldog in 2018. During her time as a student here, she was a four-year varsity lacrosse player, serving as captain her senior season. She joined the CHS Girls Lacrosse coaching staff as an assistant last spring and has served as Bulldog JV Girls Basketball coach for the past two seasons.

Powers is an educator for her "day job" as well, teaching at the Galvin Middle School for two years before moving on to teach History at Stoughton High School. 

Bulldog Nation is thrilled to have Coach Powers taking the lead role in the Girls Lax program.  She brings with her a love of the game and a passion for coaching.  She is a great role model for all of our team members. 

Coach Powers had this two say upon her official appointment-

"I am honored and excited to be the Varsity Girls Lacrosse coach at Canton High School. This program has a special place in my heart from my experiences as a player, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this team as head coach. I look forward to working with the players and to continue building CHS Girls Lacrosse as a strong, successful program. Go Bulldogs!"

Boys Tennis Team info meeting

On Friday, Jan. 31 at 2:45 p.m. there will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining the boys tennis team this spring. This is a meeting with Coach Donovan for returning players and new students and will be held in the school library.

Boys Swim win Davenport Title

For the first time since 2017, the CHS Boys Swim team has won the Hockomock League Davenport Championship.  The title was secured last night as the Bulldogs improved to 6-0 this season with a great win over Oliver Ames. 90-57.

Coach Cavanaugh praised her entire team but highlighted the following-

2024-25 Hockomock Davenport Champions!

We had quite a few talented new freshmen added to our team this year.  Among them were Ronin Ricks, Maddox Carbone, Neil Ericson, Brendan Holloran, Elmustafa Kosta and Ben Caccioppo. Ronin and Maddox made the biggest splash in their debut season.

Some other underclassmen who contributed to the Davenport Championship were Tim Tseng, Aidan Pham, Ryan Hickey, Alvin Neih, Nick Murphy, Minh Hong, Jayden He, Maris Veidis, Mahn Vu and Ben Nguyen.

Many senior members of the team were critical to the team's success as well. Devin Townsend graduates as a CHS swimmer who could not swim when he first joined the team. He has served as an inspiration to our team for kindness, team spirit and being the first in the pool for each practice. Ben Howe and Ali Kosta- team captains have been great role models and great leaders as well as exceptional swimmers. 

A big shout out to the Girls Swim team as well. They came up just short in their quest to win a 6th straight Davenport Title of their own. Four girls have qualified for the upcoming sectional and state meets- Annie McLean, Caitlin Reynolds, Julianne Gilchrist, and Amy Murphy. 

Spring and Fall season- save the dates!

 Some important CHS Athletics dates to get on your calendar. Save the dates!!!!  

Spring Sports Season-

• Registration begins in late February. 
• Many teams will be having informational meetings in February and early March. Keep an eye on this blog for info. 
• First Day of practice/tryouts will be Monday, March 17th. Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

Fall Sports Season (2025-26 school year)-

• Registration begins in June. 
• Many teams will be having informational meetings in May/June. Keep an eye on this blog for info. 
• First Day of practices/tryouts will be Monday, August 18 for all sports except Football....which will start on Friday, August 15th. 

Morgan's Message comes to CHS on 1/17/25

 On Friday, January 17th, Canton High School’s mental health club (SWAG) will be hosting its first-ever Morgan’s Message dedication night at the boy's basketball game at the Masciarelli Gym at CHS. Morgan’s Message is an organization that is centered around addressing student-athlete mental health at both the high school and colligate level. It is named after a Duke lacrosse player named Morgan Roberts, who tragically lost his life to suicide in July of 2019.  

Morgan was a talented lacrosse athlete, who was known for her hard work and dedication to the sport. Beyond the field, she was a gifted artist and a loving friend to all. In January 2017, just before her sophomore season, she suffered a major knee injury. She spent the next 12 months determined to get back onto the field, which required her to get surgery and have intense rehab. During this, she was silently suffering with her mental health due to the isolation and the fear of not living up to the expectations created within her head. 

Morgan’s Messages allows CHS athletes to address student-athlete mental health concerns. All donations will go straight to the organization. For more information, check out https://www.morgansmessage.org/

Submitted by Kayla Walsh and Chloe Guerschuny

Fall Sports Hockomock League All-Stars

The Hockomock League recently officially released the names of those who earned All-Hockomock honors this past fall season. 

These awards are presented to student athletes based on the votes of the head coaches in the league. These are not to be confused with the HockomockSports.com awards that are selected by the website-  Hockomocksports.com. Check those out too!

Bulldogs named to the Official Hockomock League All-Star teams for the fall of 2024:

Girls Volleyball- Soley Rodriguez Martinez Erin Bigham, Sally Hoban, Honorable Mention- Charlotte Clyve

Golf- Huck McCready, Travis Thomas, Honorable Mention- Joey Ryan

Girls Soccer- Paige Sullivan, Honorable Mention- Katherine Powers

Boys Cross Country- Honorable Mention- Bharat Ramanathan

Boys Soccer- Vlad Franoeur, Corry Bien-Aime, Honorable Mention- James Howard

Field Hockey- Davenport MVP- Carolyn Schiavo, Shannon Lane, Cassidy Lyons, Honorable Mention- Shealyn Murphy

Girls Cross Country- Lauren Raffetoo, Natalie Hales, Alexa Piazza, Adileh Azar, Honorable Mention- Klara Redquest

Football- Kareem Chaplin, Luke Laguerre, Luke Richards, Jake Marcell, Honorable Mention- JT Norton