Arianna Whittaker, daughter of Jennifer and Erik Whittaker, recently committed to run Cross Country and Track and Field at SUNY Geneseo. Arianna has run for Canton Central School since the 10th grade when she transferred in from the Little River School in Canton. Arianna has had an amazing career as a Canton Golden Bear. She […]
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Golden Bear Trio Launches JNS Golf, Turn to Trick Shots During Quarantine (VIDEO)
Using their new, golf-focused Instagram account and plenty of creativity, three Canton Central School freshmen have found a way to keep practicing their short game and having fun with the game they love. From left, Nate Romano, John O’Neill and Sam Sieminski pose for a picture after O’Neill aced the Par 3 15th hole at […]
Walk or Run!
‘I have two doctors, my left leg and my right’ – George Trevelyan IF you choose not to read any further, please consider watching this YouTube video and PLEASE do not think that you cannot run!! This gentleman’s story is another example of evidence that WE ALL CAN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7v9S02Y4cs The above is a quote which has inspired me […]
March Melancholy
I can’t believe that it has been almost two weeks now without sports. There are no students playing badminton in physical education class, there are no teams getting ready for their practices, no one is on the gymnasium or the fitness center and even the television is letting me down with no March Madness Basketball […]
Saluting High School Seniors as Spring Sports and Activities Remain on Hold
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director A visitor to the local high school in late March would normally find boys and girls engaged in track and field, baseball, softball and lacrosse practices. Inside the building, some students would be involved with speech or debate activities. Unfortunately, this is not a normal year – far […]
Banford Physical Education Launches New Website
The Banford Elementary School Physical Education team of Coach Mike Wentworth and Coach Jeff Meyers have expanded their online footprint to include a new website, full of photos and videos of Banford students staying active. The website stems from the Banford Physical Education staff’s efforts to keep kids active during the closure of Canton Central […]
You Can’t Out Train a Bad Diet!
I found this title quote in an article by NFL All-Pro Lineman LeCharles Bentley and it is hanging on the door of the fitness center at C.C.S. There are many fit individuals out there who are addicted to the increased dopamine and serotonin levels in their brains caused by intense exercise. They are able to […]
NYSPHSAA Winter Championships Postponed Indefinitely
Latham, NY-The NYSPHSAA winter regional and state championships will be postponed indefinitely. It is certainly understood that postponing the remaining winter state championships is disappointing, however the opportunity to participate in a NYSPHSAA championship event does not outweigh our responsibility and obligation to ensure students participate in a healthy and safe environment. The impacted events […]
Chisholm Named Jan Reetz Award Winner, Sieminski a Finalist
Katie Chisholm stands with Coach Jim DiSalvo Wednesday night after being named the 2020 Jan Reetz Award winner. After a victory over St. Lawrence Central in the Section X Overall Semifinals, Canton Central Senior Katie Chisholm was recognized by the NNY Officials Board as the 2020 recipient of the Jan Reetz Award. The Jan Reetz […]
Chisholm Reaches 1,000 Points
Canton girls varsity basketball senior Katie Chisholm reached the 1,000 point mark for her career on Wednesday night.
