CANTON, MA — After a 10-day layoff, top-seeded Canton shook off some early rust and delivered a commanding performance, blanking No. 32 Agawam, 8-0, in its Division 2 playoff opener.
Senior Shannon Lane led the Bulldogs’ offensive attack with a hat trick, while sophomore Violet Penders contributed two goals as Canton showcased its scoring depth and postseason readiness.
Canton gradually found its rhythm in the second quarter, breaking the game open with three goals to take a comfortable 4-0 lead into halftime. Cassidy Lyons and the rest of the Bulldogs’ offense helped fuel the surge, putting Agawam under increasing pressure.
The Bulldogs carried that momentum into the second half, adding four more goals to extend their advantage and put the game firmly out of reach.
Lane’s three-goal performance highlighted a balanced offensive effort, while Penders’ two goals provided another spark for a Canton team that continued to find scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
With an emphatic 8-0 victory, the top-seeded Bulldogs advanced in the Division 2 postseason, setting the tone for their playoff run.
