After failing to earn a win in two road Davenport games, the Bulldogs were happy to be back at home Monday night as they blanked Sharon, 2-0 earning goalkeeper Abe Garber his first shutout of the season.
The Bulldogs came out flying early, putting a lot of pressure on the Eagles but lacked the finishing touch. That is until midway through the first half when Paul Corcoran quickly grabbed a ball that rolled over the touchline and hurled it 25 yards up the flank to Griffin Roach, who muscled his way to creating a shot from 10 yards out, beating the Sharon keeper to his near post. Roach would strike again in midway through the 2nd half when Jake Verille used some creative touches and lots of grit to get to the endline before slipping the ball to Roach who calmly backhealed the ball into the far post netting- an amazing goal. The 'dogs let down for much of the final 15 minutes allowing the Eagles to gain some momentum, but Garber and his backs- John Agnitti, Chris Milne and Mike Mazzola were clean in the box- shutting down each of the Eagles scoring chances.
The 'Dogs improve to 3-2-1 heading into back-to-back games with Norwood (Wednesday) and Foxboro (Thursday).
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Saturday, September 16, 2017
'Dogs draw in first Davenport match-up
Friday afternoon saw the Bulldogs head to North Attleboro to face the unbeaten Red Rocketeers and despite drawing first blood, the 'dogs would have to settle for a 1-1 draw.
The Bulldogs dealt with some early NA pressure before settling down and putting some pressure of their own on the home team. Midway through he 1st period, a John Agnitti free kick was perfectly sent into the box where Griffin Roach flicked it on to Paul Corcoran who calmly headed it past the NA keeper. But the Bulldogs then let down and less than a minute later, a giveaway in the middle third lead to a North Attleboro counter that ended with a goal, despite an initial save by Abe Garber.
The game would see chances for both teams the rest of the way but both teams appeared to be showing signs of a tough 3-game week.
Agnitti, Chris Milne and Mike Mazzola were very strong on the day in the Bulldog backline, routinely holding off a very effective NA counter-attacking style.
The team's record now stands at 2-1-1 with only one game on schedule this upcoming week- at Milford on Tuesday at 6:30pm
Thursday, September 14, 2017
'Dogs bounce back with big win
Wednesday night saw the Bulldogs earn a huge 2-1 win over defending Hock Kelley-Rex Champion King Philip. The visiting Warriors were able to keep the lion share of the possession on the day, but the Bulldogs were organized defensively and prevented the defending champions from earning many quality chances on the day.
Junior Griffin Roach knocked in a ball struck to the far post by classmate Avery Minkin in the 17th minute of the game, putting the home team on top- a lead they would carry into halftime.
The second half saw adjustments made by both teams but the scoreline remained the same until Paul Corcoran's throw-in found Roach with his back to the goal at the top of the box. After a touch to free himself up, he struck a laser into the upper 90, providing a two goal cushion with 11 minutes to play.
The Warriors attacked hard for the final 10 minutes, but Canton goalkeeper Abe Garber came up with a big save to keep the lead at 2-0. A KP goal with 7 minutes left kept Bulldog fans on edge, but the team buckled down and denied KP the game tying goal. Final Score- Canton 2, KP 1.
The win came off the heals of a disappointing performance at Mansfield Monday night that saw the Bulldogs surrender 4 goals. Roach scored both Bulldog goals in the loss- both assisted by Jake Verille.
The win came off the heals of a disappointing performance at Mansfield Monday night that saw the Bulldogs surrender 4 goals. Roach scored both Bulldog goals in the loss- both assisted by Jake Verille.
The team travels to face unbeaten North Attleboro on Friday at 3:45.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Season start off on right foot with big win
The season started off with a bang on Thursday night as the Bulldogs were not the most gracious hosts to the Attleboro- notching 3 goals in the first half before earning the 4-2 win over the talented Bombardiers.
Senior captain Jake Verille opened the season's scoring, calmly striking in a Paul Corcoran throw-in on a great turn and finish early in the game. Junior Simon Cruz, who seemed to be everywhere in Attleboro's box, buried two more goals before the half to give the Bulldogs a comfortable lead at the half. Perhaps too comfortable, as the 'dogs second half did not feature as much possession and purpose as the first half. But the team did more than enough in the second half to earn the win. A defensive mistake (perhaps the only one of the game) led to an Attleboro goal midway through the 2nd but a fantastic finish by junior Griffin Roach quickly restored the 3-goal lead for the Bulldogs. A final Attleboro goal with just 15 second left in the game was too little too late as the Bulldogs earned the 4-2 win.
Kudos to goalkeeper Abe Garber and backs- John Agnitti, Chris Milne and Mike Mazzola as they neutralized a dangerous Attleboro attack for most of the contest.
The Bulldogs have a busy week ahead as they head to Mansfield Monday night, host King Philip Wednesday night, and travel to North Attleboro on Friday afternoon.
Senior captain Jake Verille opened the season's scoring, calmly striking in a Paul Corcoran throw-in on a great turn and finish early in the game. Junior Simon Cruz, who seemed to be everywhere in Attleboro's box, buried two more goals before the half to give the Bulldogs a comfortable lead at the half. Perhaps too comfortable, as the 'dogs second half did not feature as much possession and purpose as the first half. But the team did more than enough in the second half to earn the win. A defensive mistake (perhaps the only one of the game) led to an Attleboro goal midway through the 2nd but a fantastic finish by junior Griffin Roach quickly restored the 3-goal lead for the Bulldogs. A final Attleboro goal with just 15 second left in the game was too little too late as the Bulldogs earned the 4-2 win.
Kudos to goalkeeper Abe Garber and backs- John Agnitti, Chris Milne and Mike Mazzola as they neutralized a dangerous Attleboro attack for most of the contest.
The Bulldogs have a busy week ahead as they head to Mansfield Monday night, host King Philip Wednesday night, and travel to North Attleboro on Friday afternoon.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Good luck to our Graduating Seniors
The Canton High School Boys Soccer program proudly congratulates and wishes future successes to our ten graduating seniors- all of whom walked the stage to receive their diplomas tonight. I'm sure they are all destined for great things! We will always be proud to call you CHS alumni!
Below is a list of their future plans. May they all enjoy the next chapters in their lives. They will be missed!
Matt MacKay- University of Vermont
Muhammad Sambo- Wentworth Institute of Technology
Cole Duserick- Mass Bay CC
Pat McLaughlin- Mount Ida College
Matas Leveckis- UMass Amherst
Ben Waterhouse- Syracuse University
Marco Mendes- University of Arizona
Sean Mitchell- Springfield College
Sammy Papakonstantino- Providence College
Danny Hartnett- University of Rhode Island
Go Bulldogs!
Friday, May 26, 2017
2017 Schedule Released
The Canton High School Boys Varsity Soccer 2017 game schedule has been released. The league schedule includes 16 games- home and away against each of the other 5 Davenport schools and 1 each against the 6 Kelley-Rex schools. The two non-league games on the schedule this fall are with Marshfield and Norwood.
Below is the schedule. Dates and times are subject to change. Updated schedules are maintained on Canton High School's page on the the MIAA website and the MIAA app.
Thursday, Sept. 7- Attleboro at Canton at 6:45pm
Monday, Sept. 11- Canton at Mansfield at 6:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 13- King Philip at Canton at 6:30pm
Friday, Sept. 15- Canton at North Attleboro at 3:45pm
Tuesday, Sept. 19- Canton at Milford at 6:30pm
Monday, Sept. 25- Sharon at Canton at 5:15pm
Wednesday, Sept. 27- Canton at Norwood at 3:45pm
Monday, Sept. 28- Foxboro at Canton at 3:30pm
Monday, Oct. 2- Canton at Stoughton at 3:45pm
Wednesday, Oct. 4- Canton at Franklin at 6:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 7- Taunton at Canton at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Oct. 11- Canton at Oliver Ames at 3:45pm
Friday, Oct. 13-North Attleboro at Canton at 3:45pm
Monday, Oct. 16- Milford at Canton at 4:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 19- Canton at Sharon at 6:45pm
Tuesday, Oct. 24- Canton at Foxboro at 4:00pm
Friday, Oct. 27- Stoughton at Canton at 3:45pm
Monday, Oct. 30- Canton at Marshfield at 4:00pm
Below is the schedule. Dates and times are subject to change. Updated schedules are maintained on Canton High School's page on the the MIAA website and the MIAA app.
Thursday, Sept. 7- Attleboro at Canton at 6:45pm
Monday, Sept. 11- Canton at Mansfield at 6:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 13- King Philip at Canton at 6:30pm
Friday, Sept. 15- Canton at North Attleboro at 3:45pm
Tuesday, Sept. 19- Canton at Milford at 6:30pm
Monday, Sept. 25- Sharon at Canton at 5:15pm
Wednesday, Sept. 27- Canton at Norwood at 3:45pm
Monday, Sept. 28- Foxboro at Canton at 3:30pm
Monday, Oct. 2- Canton at Stoughton at 3:45pm
Wednesday, Oct. 4- Canton at Franklin at 6:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 7- Taunton at Canton at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Oct. 11- Canton at Oliver Ames at 3:45pm
Friday, Oct. 13-North Attleboro at Canton at 3:45pm
Monday, Oct. 16- Milford at Canton at 4:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 19- Canton at Sharon at 6:45pm
Tuesday, Oct. 24- Canton at Foxboro at 4:00pm
Friday, Oct. 27- Stoughton at Canton at 3:45pm
Monday, Oct. 30- Canton at Marshfield at 4:00pm
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Mandatory Meeting for all interested in joining CHS Boys Soccer 2017
The CHS Boys Soccer Program will be hosting an important meeting for any incoming 9th-12th grader interested in joining our program in the fall. The meeting will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 2:45-3:30 in the Distance Learning Lab at CHS.
The meeting will include distribution of important information about the 2017 season, summer opportunities and other important information.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Consider being a part of one of the proudest Soccer programs in Massachusetts!
Record over the past 175 games (9 seasons)- 101 wins, 31 ties, 43 losses.
Recipient of the Hockomock League Sportsmanship Award- Nine of the past Twelve seasons!
Guiding Principles- We are at TEAM. We are RESILIENT. We are FEARLESS. We are HONORABLE. We are ALL IN. We are the BULLDOGS.
Any questions or unable to attend? email coach ericksond@cantonma.org
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| Avery Minkin- '19 |
The meeting will include distribution of important information about the 2017 season, summer opportunities and other important information.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend!
Consider being a part of one of the proudest Soccer programs in Massachusetts!
Record over the past 175 games (9 seasons)- 101 wins, 31 ties, 43 losses.
Recipient of the Hockomock League Sportsmanship Award- Nine of the past Twelve seasons!
Guiding Principles- We are at TEAM. We are RESILIENT. We are FEARLESS. We are HONORABLE. We are ALL IN. We are the BULLDOGS.
Any questions or unable to attend? email coach ericksond@cantonma.org
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