Congrats to Nathan Blanchette '24 on winning his second straight New England Wrestling Championship and completing an undefeated season while surpassing 100 career wins.
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame: Our 13th Induction Class
The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who distinguished themselves on the Raider playing fields or in endeavors associated with Raider athletics. Inaugurated in 1981, the Athletic Hall of Fame has 151 inductees and strives to honor individuals for “excellence in the ranks of those who wore the Central Catholic Red and Blue.”
The 13th Induction Class (listed below) was celebrated at the Honoring Excellence Champagnat Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner on May 5, 2022.
Mr. John M. Daileanes '88
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Basketball, Baseball
Mr. Cody P. Demers '14
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Football, Track, Baseball
Mr. Ernest DiFiore
- Category: Coach, Administrator
- Athletic Director, Coach, Teacher
Ms. Kayleigh E. Dugan '16
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Gymnastics, Cheer
Mr. James M. Durkin '00
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Football, Wrestling
Ms. Shilanna Gallo '10
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sport: Gymnastics
Atty. Timothy Hart '82
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sport: Basketball
Mr. Michael R. Jankowski '87
- Categories: Student-Athlete & Coach
- Sport: Hockey
Mr. Ronald W. Karcz '73
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Cross Country, Track
Mr. Joseph P. Leavitt '12
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sport: Golf
Dr. Steven Mattheos '93
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Soccer, Basketball
Ms. Hannah L. Mitchell '11
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sport: Swimming
Mr. Nelson Ovalles '97
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Mr. Jason M. Sechrist '04
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sport: Tennis
Ms. Courtney R. Walsh '14
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Track
Mr. James C. Zenevitch '11
- Category: Student-Athlete
- Sports: Basketball, Volleyball
The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who distinguished themselves on the Raider playing fields or in endeavors associated with Raider athletics.
Inaugurated in 1981, the Athletic Hall of Fame has 135 inductees and strives to honor individuals for “excellence in the ranks of those who wore the Central Catholic Red and Blue.”
The 13th Induction Class, highlighted above, will be recognized at Honoring Excellence on May 5, 2022.
Cross Country Team ~ 1935

Casey Grange '03
Athletic Hall of Fame Categories and Eligibility

Angus MacDonald '07

Baseball Team ~ 1948

Chris Lane '90

Anthony D'Agata '65
Hall of Fame Classes and Members (by induction year)

Alana McNeil '04

Robert Licare '84

Hockey Team ~ 1948

Ashley Evangelista '09
News from Raider Athletics
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.
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Announcing our 2022 Honorees & Inductees...
Honoring Excellence 2022 Champagnat Award Recipients & Hall of Fame Inductees
This year's Honorees will be celebrated at the Honoring Excellence Champagnat Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner on May 5, 2022.
Honoring Excellence - The Champagnat Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
- Thursday, May 5, 2022
- Social Hour: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Dinner & Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover, 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA