Carthage downs Canton in non-league battle

The Carthage Comets defeated the Canton Golden Bears 56-52 Wednesday night in Canton in non-league high school basketball action. Both teams played excellent defense in the first quarter, holding each other to under 10 points. The active Carthage 2-3 zone made it challenging for the Bears to get the ball where they wanted it. Despite …

Bears Best Sandstoners in Boys Varsity Basketball

The Canton Golden Bears defeated Potsdam 66-51 in a NAC Central Division Matchup. Despite the victory, Canton got off to a slow start Tuesday night in Potsdam. The Bears came out cold from behind the arc in the first quarter connecting on only two three-pointers. Despite the slow start offensively, Canton battled defensively. The Bears’ …

Bears Top Wildcats in Boys Varsity Basketball

The Canton boys varsity basketball team beat the Gouverneur Wildcats at home by a score of 75-29 on Monday night. The Bears came out on fire building a large lead in the first quarter after beginning the game on fire from behind the arc. Canton brought this same energy to the second quarter, this time …

Bears outlast Larries in home opener

The Canton Bears boys varsity basketball team topped the St. Lawrence Central Larries by a score of 48-46 Monday night in Canton. After playing well in Massena in the first game of the season, the Bears did not appear to have the same energy against the Larries. Despite the slow start, Canton held a one-point …

How To Listen: Golden Bears Broadcast Schedule

Plaindealer Sports will publish a listing of any local broadcasts of Canton Golden Bears athletic events. Any live video or radio feeds will be listed and a link will be provided to make it easy to follow along with the action. Thursday, Dec. 5Boys Varsity Basketball – Away vs. Massena at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. …

Concession Stand Volunteers Needed For Winter Sports

The Booster Club is looking for volunteers! Join the fun and support Golden Bear Athletics at the same time.  Please consider signing up to work a shift or two at the winter concession stand in the High School. Click here to sign up for the Basketball & Wrestling Winter Concession Stand todayor follow this link: https://signup.com/go/pfPhZiY

Canton Basketball Team in 1939

Editor’s Note: Each week, Plaindealer Sports will add a new contribution to its History section, courtesy of Canton Historian Linda Casserly. These posts will contain photos and sometimes contextual information about a sports team from a time in Canton’s illustrious sports history. Be sure to check back with us each Tuesday for more Canton sports …

Booster Club Launches GoFundMe to purchase live streaming cameras

Watch your favorite Golden Bears live in action on the NFHS Network!   The Canton Golden Bears Booster Club is raising money to purchase two pixellot cameras to live stream sporting events at Canton High School.   The cameras will be mounted in the High School “Houli Dome” Gymnasium and at John Oliver Field.  All Canton Central …