Following a recent fund drive by the Canton Booster Club to purchase two automated cameras the Canton Central Athletic Department is pleased to announce that all events held in the High School Gymnasium will be live-streamed and recorded to be played On Demand. To watch an event such as a volleyball or wrestling match or […]
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Butterfield Signs with Morrisburg Lions of NCJHL
Golden Bear Alumnus Easton Butterfield ’19 recently signed with the Morrisburg Lions of the National Capital Junior Hockey League. Butterfield, a forward, was instrumental in Canton’s Section X Championship and its run to the Final Four during the 2018-19 boys hockey campaign. Butterfield tallied three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 22 games […]
Martin Tallies Assist in Collegiate Hockey Debut for SUNY Canton
Canton Alumnus Sam Martin ’19 notched an assist in his first collegiate hockey game for the SUNY Canton Kangaroos men’s hockey team Tuesday night in its 5-3 win over Route 11 Rival SUNY Potsdam. Martin assisted on SUNY Canton’s first goal of the game, scored by sophomore defenseman Kyler Matthews at the 6:43 mark of […]
In High School Sports, “Commit" is a Verb, Not a Noun
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director When is “commit” not a verb? According to Webster’s never – that is unless the reference is to where the high school’s star quarterback is headed to college. Even in game stories, the “top” players on high school teams are often referred to as a “(name of college) […]
Practice Makes Permanent
The first few weeks of the season provide coaches with an opportunity to stress fundamental habits that they wish to see their athletes develop.
Paul Mitchell Welcomes Submissions to Plaindealer Sports
Plaindealer Sports is proud to announce that Paul Mitchell has joined our efforts to continue to bring his decades of local news knowledge to our platform.
Veteran Officials ‘Hanging it Up’ Because of Unruly Behavior by Parents
Editor’s Note: This press release was sent in by Athletic Director Bill Porter, who added the following comment: “This article, although disturbing, is unfortunately true even in Section X. We have a shortage of officials in many sports and parent or fan behavior is often cited as the number one reason for not getting involved… or […]
Wrapping up the Fall Season, and an Intro to Winter Sports Coverage
It’s been a great start for Plaindealer Sports, and we want to let you know what to expect from us this winter.
A New Energy
This year it seems as though the winter weather has come fast and furious. Along with the weather comes the beginning of the winter sports season for high schools across the North Country.
Canton Golden Bears Booster Club, A Solid Foundation and a Strong Future!
Proudly Serving All C.C.S. Athletic Teams Since 1992!! Formed in the Fall of 1992 by a small group of Golden Bears who had the dream of enhancing the overall athletic experience for C.C.S. Athletes, the Booster Club was developed to support all Varsity teams and individuals. Founding members included Nellie Coakley, Gail and Tim Abplanalp, Agnes […]
