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Boston Cannons advance to semifinals with defensive win over Whipsnakes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Boston Cannons advance to semifinals with defensive win over Whipsnakes

Summary

The Boston Cannons secured a place in the semifinals after defeating the Maryland Whipsnakes 9-7 in a quarterfinal match held in Minneapolis. The Cannons' defense held Maryland to seven goals, marking a significant improvement after a 1-4 start to the season. Coulter Mackesy led the offense with a hat trick in his playoff debut, while goalkeeper JC Higginbotham made crucial saves, stopping 70% of shots faced in the first half. Head coach Brian Holman praised his team's resilience despite their early struggles. Boston now prepares to face the Philadelphia Waterdogs in Salt Lake City on September 7.

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•Boston Cannons win 9-7 against Maryland Whipsnakes.
•Coulter Mackesy scores three goals in his playoff debut.
•JC Higginbotham shines in goal, stopping 70% of shots.
•Cannons face No. 1 seed Philadelphia Waterdogs on September 7.
•Team improves from a 1-4 start to reach semifinals.

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4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cannons defense delivers in playoff win as Boston advances to semifinals

What they're saying

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The Boston Cannons weren’t supposed to make it this far. But after starting the season 1-4 and facing plenty of criticism, Boston is now headed to the semifinals. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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