Athletics News

For the third time in four years, Raider Softball has advanced to the D1 Sate Semifinals on Tuesday, June 9, with a 6 - 3 victory over Malden Catholic HS. Good luck to the team as they pursue a State Championship!

Despite the rain, over 125 Raiders came together for the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership's 3rd Annual Networking Barbecue. The Barbecue followed a walk-off win by the undefeated, #2 ranked Raider Softball Team.

Now that all the post season accolades are in, we are excited to highlight and celebrate the success of our Winter Sports Teams and student-athletes - including an All-State Championship, six MVC Championships and 61 All-Conference Student-Athletes!

On April 15, 2026, we celebrated 20 Central Catholic student-athletes who have committed to continue their academics and to participate in collegiate athletics. They join seven of their classmates, who signed National Letters of Intent earlier in the year.

Congratulations to the Raider Boys Basketball Team on reaching the Division 1 State Finals! The team had an incredible season, winning the Merrimack Valley Conference and the Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic Championships on the way to a 21 - 3 record.

Cheer on the Raider Boys Basketball Team as they compete in the Division 1 State Championship Game at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 15! Alumni and friends are invited to a complimentary Raider Rally at Cobblestones of Lowell before the game, and all are invited to join with the Red Sea and root our Raiders on to victory!

Nine Raider Athletics Teams are competing in the MIAA State Tournament and for postseason Championships! Teams have already captured six MVC Championships and one State Championship (wrestling)!

Congratulations to Raider Wrestling on the MIAA Division 1 State Championship, including the most team points (224) in state history and FOUR individual State Champions!

As part of our National Girls & Women in Sports Day efforts, Central Catholic's Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership hosted a guest speaker, Susie Castillo, who discussed Power, Presence, and Purpose. Thank you to Ms. Castillo and to the Imprescia Center for offering this opportunity to our female student-athletes!

Congratulations to the four outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year: Caden Chase '26, Arianna DiPietro '26, Gianna DeMedeiros '26, and Abigalee Torres '26.

Congratulations to Javi Lopez '26, All-Scholastic guard and captain of the Raider Boys Basketball Team, on becoming the all-time leading scorer for Raider basketball! 

Now that most of the post season accolades are in, we are excited to highlight and celebrate the success of our Fall Sports Teams and Student-Athletes. Congratulations on successful and hard-fought seasons - including two Final Four Teams (state semifinalists) and three MVC Championships!

Congratulations to Sarah Tressler '27, who has been named an All-American for girls soccer! She is just the second All-American in program history (the first since 2016). Sarah excels on the field, in the classroom, and through her commitment to leadership and service.

Raider spirit and gratitude were on full display this Thanksgiving season! Thank you to everyone who participated in the abundance of blessings and activities - including the Annual Food Drive for Lazarus House, the Thanksgiving Prayer Service, the Coach O'Sullivan Alumni Race, the Thanksgiving Day Football Game, and Class Reunions!

Earlier this month, the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership hosted an interactive Fueling for Performance Nutrition Workshop with Amanda Feldman, MS, RD from Fuel Forward. Over 60 female student-athletes participated.

Congratulations to the three outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year: Lucy Irwin '26, Maddox Moscardini '26, Ally White '26.

Join us as we celebrate the Thanksgiving Season at Central Catholic High School! Events include the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Thanksgiving Prayer Service, the Coach O'Sullivan Race & Walk, Raider Reunions, and the Thanksgiving Day Football Game.

Raider Football has advanced to the D1 Final Four and is playing for a spot in the Super Bowl in their State Semifinal game on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM against St. John's Prep School at Burlington High School.

Seven Raider Athletics Teams will be competing in the MIAA State Tournament and Conference Championships this weekend through Monday!! Be sure to catch some playoff competition either in person or online.

Congratulations to all the Raider alumni who are competing in college athletics! There are currently 24 Raiders competing in collegiate football this fall.