I am writing this article to dispel some of the confusion surrounding the “Fall 2” season. When the school year began and the virus was forcing decisions to be made regarding higher risk sports, the NYSPHSAA decided to create a fourth season. Several sports were placed into this category and moved to the timeframe of …
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“MorWrestling” Interviews Clark
Head Coach of the Canton Golden Bears wrestling program Dylan Morrison has continued to follow his passion for wrestling despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 Pandemic. He has found a new outlet to satisfy his hunger for the sport which he loves by developing Podcast which he has named “MorWrestling” utilizing Anchor. His mission …
A Look Back
If you have any old photos to share, please send them to Bill Porter at wporter@ccsdk12.org to be archived at C.C.S. Thank you. (Left) Frank Pitts, Karl Mayhew, Red Thomas, & Bob Coakley (Right) standing outside of the Brewer Bookstore on the campus of SLU. Photo provided by Tom Coakley (Left) Ollie Audet, Bill Hayden, …
XC Battle Beside the Bridge
With the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge as the backdrop, the Canton Golden Bears distance running crew set out to run their fastest times of the season…….so far! The meet today in Ogdensburg which is held at the Bridge and Port Authority is a favorite course for many who tighten the spikes. Running the short and extremely …
The Canton Fall Athletic Landscape
It’s been a long haul but I am pleased to announce that fall sports are here!! Having taken just about a half of a year off from competitive athletics has been exceptionally difficult for athletes, coaches, officials, parents and families and fans alike. The decision to move forward was announced last evening by Section X …
Haycook Selects Clarkson
A recent Instagram Post from clarksonwomenssoccer stated, “We are happy to introduce you to Jenni Haycook from Canton, NY.Jenni was a 3 year varsity starter and a 3x Section X All-Northern Selection. In 2019 she was also named a Watertown Times First Team All-North selection and the 2019 Sectional MVP. Jenni plays her club soccer …
Work Works
Having been socially distanced now for more than 8 weeks I am appreciating more and more the value which I am personally deriving from physical labor. I have dug extensively in my garden, filled countless holes in my driveway, moved and stacked over a dozen cords of wood, hand pounded a good number of cedar …
Music and Movement
We have now been away from school for over a month. I have personally been out of the building for the longest stint of my professional career and frankly speaking……. I miss the place. Prior to this, the longest I have been out of the building was a couple of weeks during summer vacation. I …
What to Say and What to Do
The track ahead is unclear. This article by Jim Taylor Ph.D. has some interesting points to consider…. The Coronavirus has thrown the sports world into a tailspin. Here’s how to respond. Source: CCO We humans don’t like disruptions in our lives. We like to feel safe, secure, and comfortable. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; …
Whittaker Commits to Geneseo
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 …
