Five Raiders Committed to College Athletics

Congratulations to the outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate-level sports next year!

• Ty Cannistraro '23

  • Football, University of New Haven

• Grace Cashman '23

  • Lacrosse, Assumption University

• Katherine Ciesielski '23

  • Track & Field, University of Tampa

• Matthias Latham '23

  • Football, Merrimack College

• Ava Pawlus '23

  • Crew, Dartmouth College

"We are so proud of the accomplishments of Ty, Grace, Kate, Matthias, and Ava and their commitments to continue their athletic and academic careers at exceptional institutions," said Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics and Activities.

"We wish them the best as they finish their high school careers and look forward to watching them succeed at the next level!"

Winter Signing Day Photo Album: February 1, 2023

Any student-athletes, including football players, that have committed to a Division I or Division II and have received an NLI since the November 9th session, will be recognized in this signing session.

Based on the NCAA’s recommendation, student-athletes with a commitment to a Division I or Division II institution that does not offer NLIs (for example, Ivy League Schools and Service Academies) will be invited to participate.
 

Ty Cannistraro '23

• Hometown: Chelmsford
• College: University of New Haven
• Sport: Football
• Activities
  • Track & Field
  • Football

Community Service

"I loved every second of it, helping out the Lawrence community.”

Faculty Impact

 "Coach A (Mr. Chuck Adamopoulos, Business and Technology Teacher, Former Varsity Football Coach) and the entire CCHS football staff has helped me tremendously become the athlete and man I am today. All of my teachers at Central Catholic were supportive."

The Future

Ty is committed to the University of New Haven to play football and study forensic science. “I hope to become a forensic scientist for a police department."

Grace Cashman '23

• Hometown: Dracut
• College: Assumption University
• Sport: Lacrosse
• Activities:
  • National Honor Society
  • Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Outside Activities

"I work at my club lacrosse organization, the New Hampshire Tomahawks in Bedford NH, and I am a part of the Haus Athletes gym in Methuen."

Community Service

"I really enjoy helping the least fortunate and putting a smile on their face. It brings me happiness knowing that I can make someone else’s day just by being present."

Faculty Impact

“Mr. Jowett (Mr. Robert Jowett, Science Teacher) was my freshman year biology teacher. He was the hardest teacher in the school, and I knew that going into his class. He pushed me to work and study harder every day and if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be the student I am today. Even after I didn’t have him as a teacher anymore, his door was always open for help with school work and personal issues. He is by far the best teacher I’ve ever had, and I am really going to miss seeing him in the halls every day after I graduate.”

The Future

Grace is committed to Assumption University for lacrosse (goalie) and plans to major in chemistry. "I find the subject itself interesting and would love to go into pharmaceuticals someday.”

About CCHS

"The community itself at Central Catholic is impossible to find anywhere else. All of the teachers and people are always so willing to help in any way and support you through anything. Everyone is so kind and goes to school with a smile on their faces."

Katherine Ciesielski '23

• Hometown: North Andover
• College: University of Tampa
• Sport: Track & Field

Matthias Latham '23

• Hometown: Salem, NH
• College: Merrimack College
• Sport: Football

Ava Pawlus '23

• Hometown: Andover
• College: Dartmouth College
• Sport: Crew

Click here to read more about Ava in the Raider News article, Rowing Her Way to the Ivy League.

About Raider Athletics

Raider Athletics represents a proud tradition of teamwork and excellence that enriches the Central Catholic experience for both participants and spectators.

We offer 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).

Our student-athletes bring home State, Sectional, and Conference Championships on a regular basis while representing the school community with pride.