Athletics News

The fall 2018 sports season at Central Catholic has come to a close, and it proved to be an exciting and successful few months for both boys and girls varsity sports. From the Girls Varsity Field Hockey team becoming MVC Champions for the first time in school history to the Boys Varsity Football Team also being named MVC Champions, congratulations to all coaching staffs and to all the student-athletes who excel athletically while balancing rigourous academic schedules.

Congratulations to junior Kerrigan Hemp '20 on capturing two state titles, one in the 500 freestyle and one in the 100 backstroke, at the Division 2 State Meet. Kerrigan set a school record in the 500 freestyle and earned her third consecutive state title in the 100 backstroke.

Central Catholic alumnus and long-time assistant varsity baseball coach Mr. John Sexton '97 has been officially named the new Head Coach of the Varsity Baseball program at CCHS. Since 2003, Mr. Sexton has served as the assistant baseball coach under Mr. Marc Pelletier '79, who recently stepped down from the post as head coach after over 30 highly successful years leading the Raiders.

Four student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to compete in athletics at the Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate level. Congratulations to these outstanding young men and women!

Following an exhilarating win (23-20) on Friday, Nov. 2 over top-ranked football powerhouse Everett, Mr. Chuck Adamopoulos (more widely known as ‘Coach A’) is being deservedly honored as the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Central Catholic’s win over Everett secured a place for the Raiders in the Division 1 North Final against St. John’s Prep at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. John’s.

Congratulations to Madison Arndt '14 on being nominated for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Madison, a four-year standout on the Manhattan College track and field team, graduated in May with a degree in marketing and joined the NCAA as its Division II Governance Intern for 2018-2019 year.

Congratulations to Steven Hajjar ’18, who received a scholarship to play D1 collegiate baseball at the University of Michigan and was recently featured in The Eagle-Tribune for the interest he’s generating from Major League scouts.

Every three years, Central Catholic celebrates the annual Saint Marcellin Champagnat Awards Reception honoring alumni and community leaders who make an impact in our local communities and the wider world. The newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame are also inducted and recognized at this special event, which will be held on May 10 at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, MA.

Congratulations to seniors Bret Edwards '18 and Osho Omoyeni '18 on being selected as members of the All-State Super 26 Team. Osho and Bret are both multisport student-athletes and will be playing collegiate football at the University of New Hampshire next year.

Congratulations to Julia Worden ’18 on being named a Moynihan Scholar-Athlete. An exceptional student and an accomplished multi-sport athlete, Julia has committed to compete in track & field and potentially field hockey at Tufts University next year.

Congratulations to, left to right, Caitlin Regan ’18, Stonehill College; Marissa Greene ’18, St. Anselm College; Elayna Grillakis ’18, Providence College; Brooke Hernon ’18, Fairfield University; and Ashley Raphael ’18, Boston University; on signing their national letters of intent to play collegiate soccer next year! These exemplary student-athletes helped lead a historic run for girls soccer, including an undefeated, state championship season.

On Thursday, May 10, 2018, the Central Catholic community will honor the achievements of a select group of alumni, friends, and community members whose lives, acts of kindness, and contributions to Central Catholic and the wider world fully represent the best traditions of CCHS. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Champagnat Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame. Deadline: February 16.

Congratulations to Leah Faber '18 and Erin Faber '18. Leah and Erin, members of the Raider gymnastics team, were recently featured in The Eagle-Tribune for excelling in gymnastics and in the classroom.