Athletics News

The CCHS Family celebrated Homecoming on Oct. 14 and 15, defeating Methuen HS and welcoming alumni home to re-experience Raider Spirit first-hand. Be sure to check out the many photos from the Pep Rally, the Homecoming Football Game & Barbecue, the Post-Game Raider Reception, and the Golden Raider Brunch.

Congratulations to Mr. Charles Adamopoulos, a beloved faculty member (39 years), on his 200th win as Head Coach of Raider Football (26 years). 

Three Raiders are playing key roles for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats Division 1 Football Team! Congratulations to Osho Omoyeni '18, who will be the starting center (pictured above, #65), Nick Mazzie '21, who will be kicking field goals as a redshirt freshman, and Brett Edwards '18, who is making a comeback at quarterback after back surgery.

Congratulations to Dominic Keegan '18, who was drafted in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. Dominic competed as a student-athlete at Vanderbilt University for four years, winning the College World Series in 2019.

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!

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!

Dominic Keegan '18 is positioning himself for this spring’s Major League Baseball Draft as he leads the Vanderbilt University baseball team on their quest to return to the College World Series and win another championship.

Congratulations to Central Catholic's Varsity Cheerleading Team on their National Championship at the Cheer LTD Nationals at CANAM in Myrtle Beach, SC!

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).

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.

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!

Claire Finney '22 has come back from a devastating knee injury to help lead the Raider Girls Basketball Team to a successful season! She has overcome two knee surgeries and a six-month recovery to excel on the court as a player and leader.

As many people look ahead to the NFL's Super Bowl being held this Sunday, we wanted to take the opportunity to recognize the Raider Football Team's own road to the Super Bowl this year as D1 State Finalists and MVC Champions!

This month, two Raiders achieved 100 career victories as head coaches at the varsity level! Congratulations to Ms. Casey Grange '03, Head Coach of Girls Varsity Basketball, and Mr. James Durkin '00, Head Coach of Varsity Wrestling.

Congratulations to All-Scholastic point guard Xavier McKenzie '22 on surpassing 1,000 career points for the Raider Boys Basketball Team!

Congratulations to nationally-ranked wrestler Jaclyn Dehney '23, who won the 115-pound weight class in the Super 32 Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Competition held in Greensboro, NC. Jaclyn is also a member of the Raider Varsity Wresting Team, the defending Merrimack Valley Conference Champions.