Canton field hockey came from behind to defeat King Philip 2-1, creating a tie for first place with the regular season title now set to be decided Wednesday.
Senior midfielder Shannon Lane was the difference-maker for Canton, scoring both of the Bulldogs’ goals in the comeback victory. The two-goal performance also brought Lane’s career total to 197 goals.
The win puts Canton and King Philip at 16 points apiece, setting up a dramatic finish to the race for the top spot.
Canton will host Milford on Wednesday, while King Philip will face Attleboro at home. With both teams tied in the standings, Wednesday’s results will determine the regular-season champion.
For Canton, the victory over King Philip not only kept its title hopes alive but also provided a major boost heading into the decisive final games of the season.
