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Congratulations to Nathan Blanchette '24 on winning a National Championship, earning his second straight New England Wrestling Championship, completing an undefeated season, and being named the Eagle-Tribune Wrestler of the Year!
Nathan when 47-0 this year, surpassing 100 career wins.
In March, he traveled to Virginia Beach to become Central Catholic's first-ever National Champion.
A three-time Eagle-Tribune All-Star, Nathan was presented with the Dimmy Gavriel Memorial Award for the Eagle-Tribune Wrestler of the Year in April (for the second consecutive year).
Dimmy Gavriel Award Winners
Prior Raider Recipients
- 2022 Recipient: Nate Blanchette '24
- 2012 Recipient: Ryan O’Boyle '12
- 2005 Recipient: Shawn Fendone '06
- 2004 Recipient: Joey Fendone '04
- 2003 Recipient: Joey Fendone '04
Media Coverage: The Eagle-Tribune
- Unstoppable Force: Central's Blanchette steamrolls his way to top for second straight year
- Mr. Perfect! Unbeaten Blanchette finishes job, repeats as New England champ
- Nate the Great: Central's Blanchette looks to end perfect season with repeat New England title
About Nate
- Hometown: Methuen
- Junior, 182 pounds
- Season record: 47-0
- Season highlights: Lowell Holiday Champion; Division 1 North Champion; Division 1 State Champion; All-State Champion; New England Champion; National Champion
Congratulations, Nate, on another outstanding season on the wrestling mats!
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.
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