The 'dogs traveled to D1-tourney-bound Marshfield on Monday and came out with a big 2-0 win. The team played strong throughout the game, playing into a huge wind in the first half but controling much of the play. Chances were aplenty for the visitors throughout both halves and the 'dogs were able to convert one in each frame. Griffin Roach notched a first half tally on a hard-working, opportunistic chance while Paul Corcoran's 2nd half goal came on a beautiful through ball from Simon Cruz. Abe Garber, Alejandro Correal and Dylan Coyne combined for the shutout in net.
The team is awaiting MIAA seedings which come out on Wednesday morning. Games are expected to begin on Friday/Saturday.
Information on the Canton High School Boys Soccer Program
Monday, October 30, 2017
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Dog's blank Stoughton in final home game of year
Friday saw the Bulldogs host Stoughton in the final Hockomock League match of the year. The team exploded for a half-dozen goals and allowed almost no Stoughton chances in the 6-0 shutout win. The victory allowed the Bulldogs to complete a home game unbeaten regular season- posting a final record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses at CHS's WWII Veterans' Memorial Field.
Junior Paul Corcoran scored the first 3 goals on the game and added a goal and an assist early in the 2nd half en-route to a 5-point day- which appears to put him in the top-spot on the Hockomock League scoring list. Also finding the back of the Black Knight goal were fellow Juniors, Griffin Roach and Paolo Ruggeri. Senior Abe Garber and sophomore Alejandro Correal combined to earn the shutout in goal.
The victory, coming on the heals of a 1-1 draw at Foxboro earlier in the week, means that the Bulldogs finish in a tie for 2nd place with Foxboro in the Hockomock Davenport.
The team will travel to Marshfield on Monday afternoon at 4:00pm to conclude the regular season schedule.
Junior Paul Corcoran scored the first 3 goals on the game and added a goal and an assist early in the 2nd half en-route to a 5-point day- which appears to put him in the top-spot on the Hockomock League scoring list. Also finding the back of the Black Knight goal were fellow Juniors, Griffin Roach and Paolo Ruggeri. Senior Abe Garber and sophomore Alejandro Correal combined to earn the shutout in goal.
The victory, coming on the heals of a 1-1 draw at Foxboro earlier in the week, means that the Bulldogs finish in a tie for 2nd place with Foxboro in the Hockomock Davenport.
The team will travel to Marshfield on Monday afternoon at 4:00pm to conclude the regular season schedule.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Game time shifts this week
Both the JV and Varsity games scheduled on Tuesday at Foxboro will begin at 4:30pm rather than 4:00pm.
Varsity will play at Sam Berns Turf field at FHS
JV will play at the Igo School Field right before FHS
Both the JV and Varsity games scheduled on Friday vs. Stoughton will begin at 3:30 rather than 3:45pm.
Varsity at CHS turf
JV at JFK
Varsity will play at Sam Berns Turf field at FHS
JV will play at the Igo School Field right before FHS
Both the JV and Varsity games scheduled on Friday vs. Stoughton will begin at 3:30 rather than 3:45pm.
Varsity at CHS turf
JV at JFK
Friday, October 20, 2017
Qualified!
Thursday's 2-1 win at Sharon earned the boys a spot in the 2017 MIAA state tournament. The qualification marks the 11th time in 12 seasons that the Bulldogs have punched a ticket to the Big Dance!
The Bulldogs played a great first half against the Eagles which saw Avery Minkin notch his first career goal just 12 minutes in. He jumped on a loose ball in the box and beat a very good Sharon goalkeeper to the top corner. The 'dogs squandered many chances on the day but the good news was that they created so many.
The Eagles tied it up early in the second when a long throw-in skimmed off a Bulldog head and right to an Eagle striker who calmly passed it into the corner. Both teams created chances from that point on but Canton certainly had the better overall opportunities. With just 12 minutes remaining, Paul Corcoran took advantage of a missed Eagles clearance and hit a beautiful one-time strike to the far post- beating the Sharon goalkeeper. The 'dogs fought off a hungry Eagle attack for the final dozen minutes to earn the 2 points and the tournament qualification.
The back four of Nathan Achildyev, Chris Milne, John Agnitti and Mike Mazzola were very strong on the day.
The 'dogs travel to Foxboro on Tuesday for another key Davenport matchup.
The Bulldogs played a great first half against the Eagles which saw Avery Minkin notch his first career goal just 12 minutes in. He jumped on a loose ball in the box and beat a very good Sharon goalkeeper to the top corner. The 'dogs squandered many chances on the day but the good news was that they created so many.
The Eagles tied it up early in the second when a long throw-in skimmed off a Bulldog head and right to an Eagle striker who calmly passed it into the corner. Both teams created chances from that point on but Canton certainly had the better overall opportunities. With just 12 minutes remaining, Paul Corcoran took advantage of a missed Eagles clearance and hit a beautiful one-time strike to the far post- beating the Sharon goalkeeper. The 'dogs fought off a hungry Eagle attack for the final dozen minutes to earn the 2 points and the tournament qualification.
The back four of Nathan Achildyev, Chris Milne, John Agnitti and Mike Mazzola were very strong on the day.
The 'dogs travel to Foxboro on Tuesday for another key Davenport matchup.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Dogs earn win and draw in two crucial Davenport games
Two home games in 24 hours saw the Bulldogs earn a scoreless draw with first place North Attleboro and earn a 4-3 win over Milford.
Abe Garber earned the shutout for the Bulldogs in the 0-0 draw with NA in front of a huge crowd on Saturday night. It was also a special night as the 1997 Hockomock Championship team was honored at halftime.
The Milford win saw the Bulldog fall behind early before storming back with 2 quick goals- one Paul Corcoran on a great pass by Alejandro Correal. Corcoran's first touch was brilliant before calmly finishing it off. Just a minute or so later, Simon Cruz chased down another great ball from Correal in the box. At first, a Milford back had the ball but Cruz persisted and regained possession and expertly finished his earned chance. Two second half goals by Corcoran, both provided by Griffin Roach, would prove to be too much for the visiting Scarlett Hawks. Milford would score twice late, but the 'dogs held on for the 4-3 win. Corcoran's hat trick was his second of the season.
The games followed up a hard fought 0-1 defeat at Kelley-Rex leading Oliver Ames last Wednesday.
The team travels to Sharon on Thursday to face the Eagles in yet another key Davenport matchup.
Abe Garber earned the shutout for the Bulldogs in the 0-0 draw with NA in front of a huge crowd on Saturday night. It was also a special night as the 1997 Hockomock Championship team was honored at halftime.
The Milford win saw the Bulldog fall behind early before storming back with 2 quick goals- one Paul Corcoran on a great pass by Alejandro Correal. Corcoran's first touch was brilliant before calmly finishing it off. Just a minute or so later, Simon Cruz chased down another great ball from Correal in the box. At first, a Milford back had the ball but Cruz persisted and regained possession and expertly finished his earned chance. Two second half goals by Corcoran, both provided by Griffin Roach, would prove to be too much for the visiting Scarlett Hawks. Milford would score twice late, but the 'dogs held on for the 4-3 win. Corcoran's hat trick was his second of the season.
The games followed up a hard fought 0-1 defeat at Kelley-Rex leading Oliver Ames last Wednesday.
The team travels to Sharon on Thursday to face the Eagles in yet another key Davenport matchup.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
'Dogs explode for 5 goals on the road
Monday saw the Bulldogs kick-off a big week with a convincing 5-1 road win over Stoughton. Paul Corcoran scored the first three goals of the game- all coming in the first half. All three goals were some form of a breakaway where Corcoran (5g, 5a) was able to calmly beat the Black Knight goalkeeper. Fellow forward Simon Cruz (3g, 2a) assisted on two of the goals while a big punt by goalkeeper Abe Garber led to the other.
The second half started right where the first half had ended except this time it was Cruz's turn as he coolly tucked in a left-footed shot to the inside of the far post. This time, Corcoran was the provider of the pass- paying back Cruz's selfless first half play. The Black Knights would take advantage of a Bulldog give-away in their defensive 1/3 to briefly cut the lead to 3 goals before Griffin Roach (8g, 3a) scored the Bulldogs' 5th goal of the game off a nice pass from Dillon Anderson.
Interesting tid-bit- Roach's goal was the 600th Bulldog goal this century!
Other players contributing greatly on the day were Nate Achildyev, TJ McCabe, Nathan Rousseau, and Noah Konzal.
The Bulldogs face Franklin on Wednesday night on the road at 6:30 and host Taunton on Saturday night at 6:30pm
The second half started right where the first half had ended except this time it was Cruz's turn as he coolly tucked in a left-footed shot to the inside of the far post. This time, Corcoran was the provider of the pass- paying back Cruz's selfless first half play. The Black Knights would take advantage of a Bulldog give-away in their defensive 1/3 to briefly cut the lead to 3 goals before Griffin Roach (8g, 3a) scored the Bulldogs' 5th goal of the game off a nice pass from Dillon Anderson.
Interesting tid-bit- Roach's goal was the 600th Bulldog goal this century!
Other players contributing greatly on the day were Nate Achildyev, TJ McCabe, Nathan Rousseau, and Noah Konzal.
The Bulldogs face Franklin on Wednesday night on the road at 6:30 and host Taunton on Saturday night at 6:30pm
Sunday, October 1, 2017
1997 Hock Championship Team to be honored at halftime- Oct. 14th
Members of the 1997 Boys Varsity Soccer team will be honored at a ceremony during halftime of the October 14th game vs. North Attleboro. Kick-off is 6:30pm.
The 1997 team was the first in the history of the program to win the Hockomock Championship. The team earned an overall record of 17-3-1 and advanced to the South Sectional Semi-Final before falling to perennial power Duxbury, 2-1.
The season stands as the 3rd best record recorded in the history of the program- and that is stacking up against some other great teams. (See history of the program for great stats about the program.)
On a personal note- So much of that season is forever etched in my brain. I will never forget those rainy day games against Old Rochester and Duxbury and the OA win:
- Brendan Ryan's "old school MLS" shootout saves (and fist pump)
- Michael Quin's near post goal on the corner kick (just like I drew it up!)
- AJ MacDonald's bomb from the right flank skimming off the post
- Keith Conroy's calmness in the back
- Richie Daniel's frenetic ferocity up front
- George Thomas leaping into AJ's arms after his amazing header goal
- The CHS stands filled with a loud, proud crowd
- TOO Many to list them all!
The team established so much for the CHS Boys Soccer program- not the least of which is that hard work can lead to great improvement- as is evidenced by the fact that the 1996 team had posted only three wins. Great resiliency. A core principle of our current program!
The season also started a 7-year run of tournament qualification and firmly planted the Bulldogs as a top-notch program in the state. In the twenty years since the historic season, the team has amassed some amazing successes thanks to the foundation laid by this group:
- 17 tournament appearances in 20 years
- 9 tournament runs to the Sectional Semi-Finals
- Overall record of 208-114-69
We are doing our best to locate and notify as many members of the team as possible. If you know anyone from this squad- please share this with them.
The ceremony will take place at halftime of the game on 10/14. A get-together of the team and any family members, after the game. It would be great if members of the team who are planning on attending could reach out to me at ericksond@cantonma.org.
Home draw wraps up unbeaten week
The Bulldogs hit the field twice in two days to end a busy week of action after starting the week off with a big 2-0 win over Sharon. Just two days later, the 'dogs headed to Norwood where they earned their first road win of the season- another 2-0 result. The week ended with a home 2-2 draw with Foxboro that would see the home team go up 1-0 early before falling behind 2-1 late and then earning the final goal very late.
The Foxboro draw on Thursday certainly showed the effects of playing at Norwood in 90 degree heat just 24 hours earlier. The legs were tired which certainly led to some less than great execution on the day. But the team showed lots of character in the draw and kept their home unbeaten streak alive. Goals on the day were scored by Jake Verille and Paul Corcoran.
The Norwood win came on two goals in the first 15 minutes- one on a penalty by Verille and the other on a great volley by freshman TJ McCabe- his first career goal. Many great performances were had on the day including ones put in by Nate Achildyev, Matt Giglio, Cooper Ashcraft and Noah Konzal.
The team has another 3-game week coming up as they travel to Stoughton on Monday (3:45), and Franklin on Wednesday (6:30) before returning home on Saturday night vs. Taunton at 6:30.
The team currently sits at 4-2-2 on the season.
The Foxboro draw on Thursday certainly showed the effects of playing at Norwood in 90 degree heat just 24 hours earlier. The legs were tired which certainly led to some less than great execution on the day. But the team showed lots of character in the draw and kept their home unbeaten streak alive. Goals on the day were scored by Jake Verille and Paul Corcoran.
The Norwood win came on two goals in the first 15 minutes- one on a penalty by Verille and the other on a great volley by freshman TJ McCabe- his first career goal. Many great performances were had on the day including ones put in by Nate Achildyev, Matt Giglio, Cooper Ashcraft and Noah Konzal.
The team has another 3-game week coming up as they travel to Stoughton on Monday (3:45), and Franklin on Wednesday (6:30) before returning home on Saturday night vs. Taunton at 6:30.
The team currently sits at 4-2-2 on the season.
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