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Congratulations to Kaitlin MacDonald '21, a captain of the Raider Girls Swimming & Diving Team, on being named a Commonwealth Motors Unsung Hero by The Eagle-Tribune. Kaitlin will be attending UCLA in the fall.
Athletic Hall of Fame
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 125 inductees and strives to honor individuals for “excellence in the ranks of those who wore the Central Catholic Red and Blue.”
Cross Country Team ~ 1935
Athletic Hall of Fame Categories and Eligibility
Baseball Team ~ 1948
Hall of Fame Members (by last name)
Hall of Fame Classes and Members (by year)
Hockey Team ~ 1948
Honoring Excellence Photos
News from Raider Athletics
![Uyi, with teammates, pointing at the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619702893/centralcatholicnet/hf7ycr6xr0an2jirkz2w/Uyi_Pointing_Methuen_Cropped_DSC1809.jpg","width":2100}])
Congratulations to Osamuyimen "Uyi" Osayimwen '21 on being named a Moynihan Scholar-Athlete! Uyi helped lead the Raider Football to an undefeated season and the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship Cup. In the fall, Uyi will compete at Williams College while pursuing a career in medicine.
![Quarterback takes the hike]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616527073/centralcatholicnet/p2npicfalsxol43ocqmk/114Cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616527073/centralcatholicnet/p2npicfalsxol43ocqmk/114Cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1616527073/centralcatholicnet/p2npicfalsxol43ocqmk/114Cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1616527073/centralcatholicnet/p2npicfalsxol43ocqmk/114Cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616527073/centralcatholicnet/p2npicfalsxol43ocqmk/114Cropped.jpg","width":1452}])
The Raider Football Team has opened the season with two convincing wins. Several members of the team have announced their commitments to study and compete at the collegiate level. Go, Raiders!
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Congratulations to Katharine Duren '21, National Champion in the 60 Hurdles at the AAU National Indoor Championship held March 12- 14 in Virginia. Katharine continues to break records and will compete in Division 1 Track & Field for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
![Dominic Tritto '21 signs his NLI]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615829917/centralcatholicnet/jqmrjqjc3eysf2yhloom/DominicTritto21.jpg","width":1920}])
Raider Athletics recently hosted two National Letters of Intent (NLI) signings for student-athletes who committed to compete in Division 1 or 2 collegiate-level sports. Congratulations to Mark Ciccarelli '21 (Football, Bentley University) and Dominic Tritto '21 (Track & Field, University of Hartford, pictured above).
![Ms. Katelyn Andrade coaching]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615406238/centralcatholicnet/cnriuqjhzmqhulth4iuc/CCGirlsSoccer_08Cropped.jpg","width":1800}])
Central Catholic is known for faculty members that care deeply about each student and fulfill numerous roles in helping them to grow, learn, and excel. Ms. Katelyn Andrade is just one example - she's taught in three academic departments, has coached for over 15 years (and eight championships), and moderates the Chess Club.
![Dom Keegan finioshes his swing during an at bat in th Super 8 Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615496998/centralcatholicnet/lhjxmtccrpewkxwsgenm/CCHSBaseball_40.jpg","width":1800}])
In 2018, Steven Hajjar '18 and Dominic Keegan '18 led Raider Baseball to the final round of the elite Super 8 tournament. In 2019, they faced off in the College World Series. And today, they're excelling for their respective college programs, both having overcome significant injuries to return to top form.
![Michael Dinges '21 on the ice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615833411/centralcatholicnet/h1ll34ni0tegvlageug5/MichaelDinges21-3.jpg","width":1800}])
Congratulations to Michael Dinges '21 on being named a Moynihan Scholar-Athlete! Michael helped lead the Raider Boys Ice Hockey Team to the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship Cup while excelling in the classroom.
![Player skating down ice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614192153/centralcatholicnet/kbqnxn6ndorpusaz1nyy/RaiderBoysHockeySkater.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614192153/centralcatholicnet/kbqnxn6ndorpusaz1nyy/RaiderBoysHockeySkater.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614192153/centralcatholicnet/kbqnxn6ndorpusaz1nyy/RaiderBoysHockeySkater.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614192153/centralcatholicnet/kbqnxn6ndorpusaz1nyy/RaiderBoysHockeySkater.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614192153/centralcatholicnet/kbqnxn6ndorpusaz1nyy/RaiderBoysHockeySkater.jpg","width":1562}])
Congratulations to Raider Boys Ice Hockey Team for winning the inaugural Merrimack Valley Conference Cup Title Tournament! They defeated Tewksbury Memorial High School by a score of five to two in the Division 1 Championship Game at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Sunday, February 21.
Anthony D'Agata '65
Casey Grange '03
Chris Lane '90
Alana McNeil '04
Robert Licare '84
Ashley Evangelista '09
Angus MacDonald '07