Salem, Plymouth Earn Big Week 1 Victories

Prep roundup: Salem routs Ann Arbor Huron at home; Plymouth trounces Lansing Sexton.

Last season, Salem hoped a close Week 1 win against Ann Arbor Huron would be a sign the fledgling football program was about to turn a page. The Rocks, however, failed to capitalize on its momentum, struggling through an injury-plagued season en route to a disappointing 3-6 record. After Friday's 41-17 win over the River Rats in a Week 1 rematch of last 2011's season-opening matchup, Rocks coach Kurt Britnell feels his team is better poised to have the kind of breakout year that has eluded Salem, which shares a campus with football powerhouses Canton and Plymouth. "This year, we're expected to make that next step," Britnell said after his team's win. "Last year, injuries kind of bit us in the butt a little bit. This year, we're healthy. …

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Chiefs Drop Wild OT Game at Home vs. Midland in Week 1

Chiefs' comeback falls short Thursday night against Chemics.

2012 Canton Chiefs Football Schedule

Here's a look at the Chiefs' 2012 football schedule.

The Canton Chiefs are getting ready to kick off their 2012 football season. Check back with this page throughout the season to upload and view game photos and check on results. Scores and links to game coverage will be included on this page. Here is a look at the Chiefs' schedule this season:

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Captains Lead the Chiefs to Regional Trophy

Canton's varsity soccer team advances to the MHSAA Division 1 semifinal against Troy.

The captains led the way for the Canton Chiefs, who defeated the host Saline Hornets 2-0 in Friday’s regional final. The ever-dangerous Allyson Krause broke a 0-0 tie on a pretty goal on the second half, and Megan Trapp iced it on a corner kick deflection. Danielle Schendel made several saves in the shutout victory, but was never really tested. Krause spent the game’s first 55 minutes putting the Hornets on their heels. Finally, with 14:50 to play, Krause broke free of the Hornets defense and beat goalie Hayley Reynolds with a terrific shot. The goal came after about 90 seconds of Saline pressure in Canton’s end. “Megan Trapp put a great ball into the left corner. I had two players on my back. I pulled the ball back with one foot and …

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Chiefs Blank Pioneers, Advance to Regional Final

The Chiefs will play Saline at 7 p.m. Friday at Saline High School.

The Canton Chiefs advanced to Friday’s MHSAA regional soccer final with a 4-0 win over Dearborn Tuesday at Saline High School. Megan Trapp converted a corner kick 16 minutes into the game to give Canton a 1-0 lead and the Chiefs never looked back. Alexandria Dryden scored just a few minutes later and Allyson Krause scored before the end of the first half to give Canton a 3-0 lead. Taylor Dalian completed the scoring in the second half. Canton head coach Jeannine Reddy said her team lacked intensity early. “We picked up after about 10 or 15 minutes and started shooting,” said Reddy. Dearborn coach Armen Alabakoff said he knew his team was in for a tough game. “We wanted to beat these guys, but what the heck, they beat Northville, man. We …

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Chiefs Coach Headed to Michigan Hall of Fame

Canton football coach Tim Baechler to be inducted into Hall.

Boys Basketball: Rocks Rout Chiefs, 54-38

Salem's rebounding leads way in hoops victory over Canton.

Canton's Kevin Buford Commits to Iowa

Chiefs cornerback who had previously committed to Toledo flips to Hawkeyes after Iowa visit.

Canton Boys Soccer Team Heads to State Finals

Chiefs' Griffin Parks scores game's lone goal for shutout win over Warren DeLaSalle.

The wins continue for Canton Chiefs. The Canton High boys soccer team beat Warren De La Salle 1-0 in a state semifinal at Farmington High Wednesday night. Sophomore Griffin Parks scored the lone goal, with an assist from sophomore Ken Krolicki. Senior goalkeeper Steven Murphy picked up the shutout while handing DeLaSalle its first loss of the season. ESPN's Fab 50 Poll had ranked De La Salle (14-1 overall) No. 15 in the country and Canton (23-1-2 overall) No. 20. The Chiefs now face Grand Haven (18-1-3 overall) for the Division 1 State Championship scheduled for Saturday, but time and place of the final game won't be announced until sometime Thursday. Check back on this page for updates.

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Five Things You Need to Know, Oct. 31, 2011

Tell Michigan lawmakers about Ford Road at I-275 and Haggerty, help Heidi Klum and a Canton Charity, book lunch with the Canton Chamber of Commerce.

Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. Tuesday, when the Michigan Senate's transportation committee will host a hearing at Summit on the Park on proposed improvements to the Ford Road-I-275-Haggerty intersection — considered one of the most dangerous in the state. For details call Canton Township Supervisor Phil LaJoy's office at 734-394-5185. Today is the big day for taking photos to enter in the Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge! Winners chosen from Canton will be entered for a grand prize — a trip to New York or Los Angeles and chance to meet Heidi Klum — plus a donation of $1,031 to the Canton charity of your choice. Plymouth-Canton Marching Band, fresh from hosting Saturday's Great Lakes Invitational competition, will head toMichigan Competing…

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