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Athletics
Raider Athletics represents a proud tradition of excellence that enriches the Central Catholic experience for both participants and spectators.
More than half of our student body compete on at least one of these teams, an experience that fosters teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, lessons that carry over into all aspects of life.
Our student-athletes bring home State, Sectional, and Conference Championships on a regular basis while representing the school community with pride.
Central Catholic offers thirty (30) Varsity sports in competitions governed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), the Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC), and the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators' Association (MSSAA).
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What sports are offered at CCHS?
Do all teams have cuts?
Can I play multiple sports?
When are tryouts?
What do I need to play a sport?
When do the seasons start?
Today's Athletic Events
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News from Raider Athletics
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Raider Girls Lacrosse completed an undefeated regular season, winning the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship and advancing to the Elite Eight State Quarterfinals for the first-time in the history of the program!
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On May 5, 2022, over 400 members of the Central Catholic Family gathered for the Honoring Excellence Champagnat Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover. Congratulations to our Champagnat Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
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Congratulations to Central Catholic's Varsity Cheerleading Team on their National Championship at the Cheer LTD Nationals at CANAM in Myrtle Beach, SC!
![Kate M. Reagan '22 and Briana M. Farrell '22 signing their commitments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647889443/centralcatholicnet/khok7w7i3xcdmchfbb2e/JOE_3975.jpg","width":1800}])
Congratulations to the four outstanding Central Catholic student-athletes who recently committed to play Division 1 or Division 2 collegiate-level sports in Fall 2022: Briana M. Farrell '22 (pictured, on right), Adrianna M. Marinello '22,Kaiden J. Nobrega '22, andKate M. Reagan '22 (pictured, on left).
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Congratulations to Nathan Blanchette '24 on being crowned New England Champion in the 160-pound division at the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Tournament on March 5, 2022, at the Providence Technology and Career Center.
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Congratulations to Ashley Dehney '24, who was crowned State Champion of the 136-pound division at the MIAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament, and to Jimmy Glynn '22, who was crowned State Champion of the 138-pound division at the MIAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.
![Skier coming downhill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1644877039/centralcatholicnet/upvnswlva8bs9qjcv53y/_DSC3800.jpg","width":1800}])
Twenty Central Catholic students have been carving up snow-covered mountainsides as members of Central Catholic's first-ever Varsity Alpine Ski Team. Good luck, Raiders!
![Preston in Notre Dame uniform with committed graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644591885/centralcatholicnet/h3lidgvzbzpsk7kmxlju/PrestonZinterUND41.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644591885/centralcatholicnet/h3lidgvzbzpsk7kmxlju/PrestonZinterUND41.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1644591885/centralcatholicnet/h3lidgvzbzpsk7kmxlju/PrestonZinterUND41.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1644591885/centralcatholicnet/h3lidgvzbzpsk7kmxlju/PrestonZinterUND41.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to outstanding student-athlete Preston Zinter '23 on his commitment to continue his academic and football career at the University of Notre Dame! Preston, we're proud of your hard work and accomplishments.