On May 5, 2022, over 400 members of the Central Catholic Family gathered for the Honoring Excellence Champagnat Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover. Congratulations to our Champagnat Award Recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
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
We are excited to celebrate our 2022 Champagnat Award Honorees and our Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees at the Honoring Excellence Dinner on May 5, 2022. Learn about this year's honorees and purchase your event tickets by 9:00 AM on Monday, April 25.
Congratulations to Central Catholic's Varsity Cheerleading Team on their National Championship at the Cheer LTD Nationals at CANAM in Myrtle Beach, SC!
Congratulations to the four outstanding Central Catholic student-athletes who recently committed to play Division 1 or Division 2 collegiate-level sports in Fall 2022: Briana M. Farrell '22 (pictured, on right), Adrianna M. Marinello '22, Kaiden J. Nobrega '22, and Kate M. Reagan '22 (pictured, on left).
Congratulations to Nathan Blanchette '24 on being crowned New England Champion in the 160-pound division at the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Tournament on March 5, 2022, at the Providence Technology and Career Center.
Congratulations to Ashley Dehney '24, who was crowned State Champion of the 136-pound division at the MIAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament, and to Jimmy Glynn '22, who was crowned State Champion of the 138-pound division at the MIAA Boys State Wrestling Tournament.
Twenty Central Catholic students have been carving up snow-covered mountainsides as members of Central Catholic's first-ever Varsity Alpine Ski Team. Good luck, Raiders!
Congratulations to outstanding student-athlete Preston Zinter '23 on his commitment to continue his academic and football career at the University of Notre Dame! Preston, we're proud of your hard work and accomplishments.
Claire Finney '22 has come back from a devastating knee injury to help lead the Raider Girls Basketball Team to a successful season! She has overcome two knee surgeries and a six-month recovery to excel on the court as a player and leader.
As many people look ahead to the NFL's Super Bowl being held this Sunday, we wanted to take the opportunity to recognize the Raider Football Team's own road to the Super Bowl this year as D1 State Finalists and MVC Champions!
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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