Athletics News

Congratulations to the Raider Gymnastics Team on its second straight Merrimack Valley Conference D1 Championship, the North Sectional Championship, an undefeated season, and the 2022 MVC Meet Championship. Congratulations to Camryn Rueda '23, All-Around State Champion!

Congratulations to the outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate-level sports next year: Ty Cannistraro '23, Grace Cashman '23, Katherine Ciesielski '23, Matthias Latham '23, and Ava Pawlus '23.

Nine Raider student-athletes participated in the first-ever Merrimack Valley Conference Student-Athlete Leadership Summit in January at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. The summit brought student-athletes from all member schools together for presentations and discussions to further strengthen the league as one of the top high school leagues in the state. 

This past fall, Stephen J. Kelley '64 retired after 56 years at the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence, where he's transformed the lives of countless children. Central Catholic was proud to celebrate Steve and his impact on Lawrence and the wider world at Steve Kelley '64 Night at Raider Boys Basketball.

We are excited to announce that Mr. John Sexton '97 has been named the next Head Coach of Raider Football after an extensive search that began after Mr. Chuck "Coach A" Adamopoulos stepped down in November. Coach Sexton is well positioned to lead Raider Football after serving as a coach for over 20 years.

Members of the Raider Ski & Snowboard Club spent Sunday, January 15, at Waterville Valley - the second of several ski outings this winter and one of several ways Raiders can explore their love of skiing and the great outdoors!

Congratulations to the outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play Division 1 collegiate-level football next year: Sean Mercuri '23 at Merrimack College, Jaden Wiggins '23 at the University of Massachusetts, and Preston Zinter '23 at the University of Notre Dame.

Every year on the day before Thanksgiving, the Central Catholic Family comes together for the Coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67 Memorial Alumni Race & Walk. Thank you to everyone who came out on November 23, 2022 for this great event.

Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. He will continue to serve as a member of the CCHS Faculty.

Congratulations to the outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play Division 1 collegiate-level sports next year: Janessa A. Duren '23, Olivia R. Guillet '23, Nathan R. Kearney '23, and Alexandra G. Paglia '23.

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).