Things were looking pretty dismal by halftime of the Canton-Foxboro game at Ahern Middle School in Foxboro on Wednesday night. The cold rain was falling hard and the Bulldogs found themselves down 2-0 with little signs of life. But an inspired group of young men took the field in the 2nd half and came out flying- exploding for goals and earning a huge 3-2 victory.
The wet field was an issue all night as the sloppy surface played a part in just about all of the goals in the game. But the Bulldogs came out in the 2nd half on the front foot, winning 50/50 battles and applying tons of pressure on the Warrior back four. Paul Corcoran got the Canton scoring going when he redirected a Griffin Roach corner kick off the bottom of the bar and into the back of the net. Corcoran would be the provider of the next two goal scorers as he found Ben Waterhouse on a great crossing ball from the left side and Waterhouse cleanly finished his first goal of the season. With just 3 minutes remaining, Corcoran laid a simple ball off to Paolo Ruggeri who couldn't find a shot with his strong left foot so he pulled it back and hit an arching ball with his right foot from 25 out that got by the Warrior keeper- icing the 3-2 win.
The win evens up the team's record at 3-3-0. It comes on the heals of a frustrating performance on Monday night at home as the team played great soccer but surrendered some tough goals against Sharon, falling 1-2. Corcoran scored the sole Bulldog goal on a great pass from Simon Cruz. Junior Chris Milne played his first minutes of the season in this two-game stretch and played two very strong full games. Kudos to Milne.
The team hosts high-scoring Stoughton High School (more goals than any other Hock team thusfar this season) on Saturday night at 7:00pm.
Information on the Canton High School Boys Soccer Program
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
'Dogs even up record with shutout victory
Sophomore Paolo Ruggeri's nifty little flick off of a Griffin Roach service in the 9th minute was all the Bulldogs would need to earn an important 1-0 home victory over Milford Saturday night. The Bulldogs had several chances in the early going but only managed to find the back of the SkyHawk goal once- but that was all that was needed.
The back four of John Agnitti, Matas Leveckis, Danny Hartnett and Patrick McLaughlin all played well in keeping Milford's creative players away for the Bulldog net. McLaughlin played his best game of the season- jumping on ball after ball to help the Bulldogs regain possession. The only time the 'dogs backs bent was with 8 minutes remaining when Milford's right forward snuck in and took a blistering, low, hard shot that goalkeeper Abe Garber stretched out to save- preserving his 2nd straight shutout.
Jake Verille was poised and in control of the midfield all day.
The victory comes on the heels of a win over NA earlier in the week and evens the team's record at 2-2. The team hosts Sharon on Monday night at 7:00pm
The back four of John Agnitti, Matas Leveckis, Danny Hartnett and Patrick McLaughlin all played well in keeping Milford's creative players away for the Bulldog net. McLaughlin played his best game of the season- jumping on ball after ball to help the Bulldogs regain possession. The only time the 'dogs backs bent was with 8 minutes remaining when Milford's right forward snuck in and took a blistering, low, hard shot that goalkeeper Abe Garber stretched out to save- preserving his 2nd straight shutout.
Jake Verille was poised and in control of the midfield all day.
The victory comes on the heels of a win over NA earlier in the week and evens the team's record at 2-2. The team hosts Sharon on Monday night at 7:00pm
Friday, September 23, 2016
Heading Back to Gillette Stadium!
The CHS Boys and Girls Soccer teams are heading back to Gillette Stadium to face the Mansfield Hornets for the 2nd straight year. The double-header will take place on Monday, October 24th with a 5:15 kickoff for the Boys and a 7:15 kickoff for the Girls. A battle of JV teams will take place during an extended halftime of each game.
We are hoping to get a huge Canton crowd there to enjoy the stadium and our soccer!
Tickets are available at the CHS Athletic Office. Email coach Erickson for details- ericksond@cantonma.org.
We are hoping to get a huge Canton crowd there to enjoy the stadium and our soccer!
Tickets are available at the CHS Athletic Office. Email coach Erickson for details- ericksond@cantonma.org.
Canton Youth Soccer Night at CHS Soccer Double-Header
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| Tessa Cudmore- '17 |
Varsity Boys Kick-Off- 5:00pm
Varsity Girls Kick-Off- 7:00pm
Both teams are looking to even off their record with wins over the SkyHawks. A strong showing of support from the local soccer community would be huge! JV teams kick off the action in the afternoon with the Boys JV team playing at 1:30 and the Girls JV playing at 3:00.
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| Paul Corcoran- '19 |
Ticket prices are $5 for adults and students and $3 for senior citizens...BUT If your young soccer player wears his/her Canton Youth Soccer Jersey, they get in for free!
We will also be taking orders for tickets to our games at Gillette Stadium on October 24th. Tickets are $25 and also get you a ticket to the last home game of the season for the New England Revolution on 10/23. Plan on heading to Gillette so catch some great high school soccer??? Plan on bringing your checkbook to our games Saturday night and secure your tickets! Thanks!
Come down and support the team!
Thanks and go Bulldogs!
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
'Dogs open homestand with victory
The Boys Varsity Soccer team earned its first win of the season on Tuesday night at home, 2-0 over North Attleboro. The game marks the first time the two teams have played as Davenport Division rivals.
The Bulldogs were on their front foot early but were unable to create too many full chances in the first 15 minutes before breaking through on the first of two goals by Paul Corcoran. The goal came on a great cross by Paolo Ruggeri that found the head of Griffin Roach who forced a save from the Red Rocketeer keeper. Jake Verille then forced another save and this time, Corcoran was there with a clean finish.
The game remained 1-0 for the rest of the half. Early in the second, Verille stepped up and won a ball in midfield and proceded to play a perfect ball to the feet of a streaking Corcoran who finished the breakaway with poise.
Goalkeeper Abe Garber made a couple of key saves down the stretch in preserving the first shutout of his season. The two center back tandem of Matas Leveckis and Danny Hartnett were excellent all night long.
The victory moves the team's record to 1-2. They host Milford High School at 5:00pm on Saturday Night for Canton Youth Soccer Night.
The Bulldogs were on their front foot early but were unable to create too many full chances in the first 15 minutes before breaking through on the first of two goals by Paul Corcoran. The goal came on a great cross by Paolo Ruggeri that found the head of Griffin Roach who forced a save from the Red Rocketeer keeper. Jake Verille then forced another save and this time, Corcoran was there with a clean finish.
The game remained 1-0 for the rest of the half. Early in the second, Verille stepped up and won a ball in midfield and proceded to play a perfect ball to the feet of a streaking Corcoran who finished the breakaway with poise.
Goalkeeper Abe Garber made a couple of key saves down the stretch in preserving the first shutout of his season. The two center back tandem of Matas Leveckis and Danny Hartnett were excellent all night long.
The victory moves the team's record to 1-2. They host Milford High School at 5:00pm on Saturday Night for Canton Youth Soccer Night.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
'Dogs fall to Attleboro 1-0 in final minutes of opener
It wasn't the start to the season that Canton Boys Soccer fans were hoping for, as the team showed some signs of what could be great play, but surrendered a late goal to a tough Attleboro side, falling 1-0.
The Bulldogs managed to maintain the edge in possession on the day, but only took the edge in territory after halftime. Despite a great combination of possession and control of territory in the 2nd half, the Bulldogs struggled to create quality chances. With just six minutes remaining, Attleboro took advantage of a dangerous free kick in the Bulldogs' back 1/3 and found the back of the Canton goal on a beautiful header. The Green and White would threaten a couple of times in the waning minutes of the game but failed to find the back of the goal, with the game ending with a 1-0 loss.
Abe Garber played well in net for the Bulldogs while his two central backs- Danny Hartnett and Matas Leveckis were strong on the day. Jake Verille came alive in the 2nd half to really help the Bulldogs find their way but the goal scoring chances were too few to really threaten the Blue Bombardiers' goal.
The team can rest and regroup as they don't hit the pitch again until next Friday when they travel to King Philip (1-0-0).
The Bulldogs managed to maintain the edge in possession on the day, but only took the edge in territory after halftime. Despite a great combination of possession and control of territory in the 2nd half, the Bulldogs struggled to create quality chances. With just six minutes remaining, Attleboro took advantage of a dangerous free kick in the Bulldogs' back 1/3 and found the back of the Canton goal on a beautiful header. The Green and White would threaten a couple of times in the waning minutes of the game but failed to find the back of the goal, with the game ending with a 1-0 loss.
Abe Garber played well in net for the Bulldogs while his two central backs- Danny Hartnett and Matas Leveckis were strong on the day. Jake Verille came alive in the 2nd half to really help the Bulldogs find their way but the goal scoring chances were too few to really threaten the Blue Bombardiers' goal.
The team can rest and regroup as they don't hit the pitch again until next Friday when they travel to King Philip (1-0-0).
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Pre-Season done. Next up -- Trip to Attleboro Saturday
A long off-season came to an end with a successful pre-season of training and scrimmage this past week. More than 45 boys came out to be a part of the program and now make up a JV team and a Varsity team.
The varsity squad features 17 returning players from last year's roster- all are fired up and ready to improve on the 2015 season. Joining the Varsity team this year for the first time are--- Senior Muhammad Sambo, Juniors- Chris Milne & Dillon Anderson, Sophomore Mike Mazzola and Freshman Alejandro Correal. Captains of this year's team are Jake Verille, Ben Waterhouse, Sammy Papakonstantino and Danny Hartnett. Click here for a full roster.
There are some new faces around the sidelines as well. Chris Murray (2012) comes back to help coach the team he led to 4 Hockomock Championships. Murray has just completed a fabulous 4 years at WPI where he studies engineering and captained the soccer team. Back to help for a 2nd year is Jake Shapiro (2007). Shapiro played and graduated from MIT. He brings with him this fall a fellow MIT soccer alum to assist in coaching our goalkeepers- Dylan Rankin.
This year's JV team is being coached by Nick Saraf (2007). Saraf was a key part of the Bulldog's resurgence in the mid-2000s and looks to put his own stamp on the program this fall.
Both teams begin their 2016 season on Saturday night, September 10th at Attleboro at 5:30pm
The varsity squad features 17 returning players from last year's roster- all are fired up and ready to improve on the 2015 season. Joining the Varsity team this year for the first time are--- Senior Muhammad Sambo, Juniors- Chris Milne & Dillon Anderson, Sophomore Mike Mazzola and Freshman Alejandro Correal. Captains of this year's team are Jake Verille, Ben Waterhouse, Sammy Papakonstantino and Danny Hartnett. Click here for a full roster.
There are some new faces around the sidelines as well. Chris Murray (2012) comes back to help coach the team he led to 4 Hockomock Championships. Murray has just completed a fabulous 4 years at WPI where he studies engineering and captained the soccer team. Back to help for a 2nd year is Jake Shapiro (2007). Shapiro played and graduated from MIT. He brings with him this fall a fellow MIT soccer alum to assist in coaching our goalkeepers- Dylan Rankin.
This year's JV team is being coached by Nick Saraf (2007). Saraf was a key part of the Bulldog's resurgence in the mid-2000s and looks to put his own stamp on the program this fall.
Both teams begin their 2016 season on Saturday night, September 10th at Attleboro at 5:30pm
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