![View of the Peace Gardens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732030025/centralcatholicnet/dcqhqy45rfu35pp3n3gi/ChampagnatPeaceGardens-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732030025/centralcatholicnet/dcqhqy45rfu35pp3n3gi/ChampagnatPeaceGardens-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732030025/centralcatholicnet/dcqhqy45rfu35pp3n3gi/ChampagnatPeaceGardens-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732030025/centralcatholicnet/dcqhqy45rfu35pp3n3gi/ChampagnatPeaceGardens-11.jpg","width":1200}])
![Students in lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731969119/centralcatholicnet/qhjgihzy9uebarv4pn2j/20241107_092433.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731969119/centralcatholicnet/qhjgihzy9uebarv4pn2j/20241107_092433.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731969119/centralcatholicnet/qhjgihzy9uebarv4pn2j/20241107_092433.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731969119/centralcatholicnet/qhjgihzy9uebarv4pn2j/20241107_092433.jpg","width":898}])
Athletics News
Search Athletics News
![Football players in Fenway Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733256633/centralcatholicnet/nvbai7gn6t6nqel5oz9f/Thanksgiving2024-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733256633/centralcatholicnet/nvbai7gn6t6nqel5oz9f/Thanksgiving2024-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733256633/centralcatholicnet/nvbai7gn6t6nqel5oz9f/Thanksgiving2024-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733256633/centralcatholicnet/nvbai7gn6t6nqel5oz9f/Thanksgiving2024-9.jpg","width":1200}])
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, Raider Football at Fenway, and the Class Reunions!
![Group of students standing at signing table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732221427/centralcatholicnet/k3n3ksevqnxtfyt3gmtv/077.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732221427/centralcatholicnet/k3n3ksevqnxtfyt3gmtv/077.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732221427/centralcatholicnet/k3n3ksevqnxtfyt3gmtv/077.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732221427/centralcatholicnet/k3n3ksevqnxtfyt3gmtv/077.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the eight outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year.
![Football team runs through banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706224485/centralcatholicnet/bmb13scrs4vvh8x84plx/Football-ABE_4503.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706224485/centralcatholicnet/bmb13scrs4vvh8x84plx/Football-ABE_4503.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706224485/centralcatholicnet/bmb13scrs4vvh8x84plx/Football-ABE_4503.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706224485/centralcatholicnet/bmb13scrs4vvh8x84plx/Football-ABE_4503.jpg","width":1200}])
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Fenway! Raider Football will be participating in High School Football at Fenway, playing Lawrence HS on Wednesday, November 27. Join Raider Nation at Fenway Park.
![Students with Kelly Dostal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729531046/centralcatholicnet/hd9jbxfhjph1uh4vny1h/ImpresciaCenter-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729531046/centralcatholicnet/hd9jbxfhjph1uh4vny1h/ImpresciaCenter-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729531046/centralcatholicnet/hd9jbxfhjph1uh4vny1h/ImpresciaCenter-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729531046/centralcatholicnet/hd9jbxfhjph1uh4vny1h/ImpresciaCenter-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729531046/centralcatholicnet/hd9jbxfhjph1uh4vny1h/ImpresciaCenter-3.jpg","width":1400}])
On October 3, the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership hosted an inspiring and informative evening featuring Kelly Dostal.
![Ellen carrying oars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724434490/centralcatholicnet/ytehfmczqemibgk66oh6/Minzner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724434490/centralcatholicnet/ytehfmczqemibgk66oh6/Minzner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724434490/centralcatholicnet/ytehfmczqemibgk66oh6/Minzner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724434490/centralcatholicnet/ytehfmczqemibgk66oh6/Minzner.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations and good luck to Coach Ellen Minzner '84SM at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! Ellen was named the 2023 Paralympic Coach of the Year and serves as U.S. Rowing's Paralympic High Performance Director.
![Team lifting a teammate in the air]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/fdr3sjownojx8nkkjw6v/StateChampion-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/fdr3sjownojx8nkkjw6v/StateChampion-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/fdr3sjownojx8nkkjw6v/StateChampion-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/fdr3sjownojx8nkkjw6v/StateChampion-1.jpg","width":1200}])
Now that all the post season accolades are in, we are excited to highlight and celebrate the success of our Spring Sports Teams and student-athletes. Congratulations on successful and hard-fought seasons.
![Group photo of students in bleachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720022215/centralcatholicnet/fwrshngdqabiuf5ycyhe/002.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720022215/centralcatholicnet/fwrshngdqabiuf5ycyhe/002.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720022215/centralcatholicnet/fwrshngdqabiuf5ycyhe/002.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720022215/centralcatholicnet/fwrshngdqabiuf5ycyhe/002.jpg","width":1178}])
On May 14, 2024, 25 Central Catholic student-athletes committed to continue their academics and to participate in Division 1, 2 & 3 collegiate athletics. Congratulations and good luck to these accomplished Raiders!
![The State Champion Girls Lacrosse Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/wzvaoi7zr69ibxbzfraa/StateChampion-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/wzvaoi7zr69ibxbzfraa/StateChampion-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/wzvaoi7zr69ibxbzfraa/StateChampion-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718388225/centralcatholicnet/wzvaoi7zr69ibxbzfraa/StateChampion-4.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Girls Lacrosse Team on Central Catholic's First-Ever Division 1 State Championship. They defeated #2 ranked Wellesley High School 14 - 8 at Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
![Player poised to attack]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718220226/centralcatholicnet/wvzdpxwqy6gz4n0kovj0/GirlsLacrosseStates-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718220226/centralcatholicnet/wvzdpxwqy6gz4n0kovj0/GirlsLacrosseStates-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718220226/centralcatholicnet/wvzdpxwqy6gz4n0kovj0/GirlsLacrosseStates-7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718220226/centralcatholicnet/wvzdpxwqy6gz4n0kovj0/GirlsLacrosseStates-7.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to Raider Girls Lacrosse on their Final Four Victory! Join us in rooting them on at the State Championship Game on Thursday, June 13! Pregame Reception at Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill in Burlington.
![Player with stick running through intro line]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718036516/centralcatholicnet/h9zrciy7etdddiflxnxl/FinalFour-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718036516/centralcatholicnet/h9zrciy7etdddiflxnxl/FinalFour-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718036516/centralcatholicnet/h9zrciy7etdddiflxnxl/FinalFour-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718036516/centralcatholicnet/h9zrciy7etdddiflxnxl/FinalFour-4.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations and good luck to Raider Girls Lacrosse and Raider Softball as they compete in the Division 1 State Semifinals! Raider Girls Lacrosse will play at 7:15 PM on Monday, June 10, and Raider Softball will compete at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11. Go, Raiders!
![Attendees gathered on Raider Plaza]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717431657/centralcatholicnet/pqcqebhitf2irsp21jew/ImpresciaKickOff-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717431657/centralcatholicnet/pqcqebhitf2irsp21jew/ImpresciaKickOff-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717431657/centralcatholicnet/pqcqebhitf2irsp21jew/ImpresciaKickOff-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717431657/centralcatholicnet/pqcqebhitf2irsp21jew/ImpresciaKickOff-4.jpg","width":1200}])
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebratory Kick-Off of the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership at CCHS. Over 100 supporters came together on May 15 to publicly launch this important initiative to better serve our students and alumni.
![Skier jumping in air]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708109045/centralcatholicnet/pfxbztxwoulewceeaq0c/AlpineSki24-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708109045/centralcatholicnet/pfxbztxwoulewceeaq0c/AlpineSki24-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708109045/centralcatholicnet/pfxbztxwoulewceeaq0c/AlpineSki24-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708109045/centralcatholicnet/pfxbztxwoulewceeaq0c/AlpineSki24-6.jpg","width":1200}])
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. Congratulations on successful and hard-fought seasons.
![Teammates celebrating with trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709924185/centralcatholicnet/t6oia2qhzbxsy1hyt249/GStateChampions1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709924185/centralcatholicnet/t6oia2qhzbxsy1hyt249/GStateChampions1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709924185/centralcatholicnet/t6oia2qhzbxsy1hyt249/GStateChampions1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709924185/centralcatholicnet/t6oia2qhzbxsy1hyt249/GStateChampions1.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Gymnastics Team, on winning their second straight New England Championship, in addition to the Merrimack Valley Championship and their first-ever State Championship as part of a historic season.
![Wrestlers facing off]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/hpnj0l9xkyr20wex9lyz/Wrestling-Senior-Night-103.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/hpnj0l9xkyr20wex9lyz/Wrestling-Senior-Night-103.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/hpnj0l9xkyr20wex9lyz/Wrestling-Senior-Night-103.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/hpnj0l9xkyr20wex9lyz/Wrestling-Senior-Night-103.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to wrestlers Nathan Blanchette '24 (pictured above), who won a State Championship and his third straight New England Championship, and Cole Glynn '25, who won a State Championship.
![Division 1 State Championship track team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709922507/centralcatholicnet/zbfdhukeoxy3b9uiflqv/TrackChampions.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709922507/centralcatholicnet/zbfdhukeoxy3b9uiflqv/TrackChampions.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709922507/centralcatholicnet/zbfdhukeoxy3b9uiflqv/TrackChampions.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709922507/centralcatholicnet/zbfdhukeoxy3b9uiflqv/TrackChampions.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Girls Indoor Track & Field Team on winning the Division 1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP after winning the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship for the second consecutive year.
![Mrs. Olivia (Imprescia '14) Burger with Female Student-Athletes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709589887/centralcatholicnet/zjqpehemzpm69yallwgl/006.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709589887/centralcatholicnet/zjqpehemzpm69yallwgl/006.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709589887/centralcatholicnet/zjqpehemzpm69yallwgl/006.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709589887/centralcatholicnet/zjqpehemzpm69yallwgl/006.jpg","width":1200}])
Central Catholic High School is excited to launch the Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership – an exciting new initiative to encourage strong, powerful women through athletics.
![Team with trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709830716/centralcatholicnet/m9hecpkwdkekgnfb5i93/WinterCheer_6469.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709830716/centralcatholicnet/m9hecpkwdkekgnfb5i93/WinterCheer_6469.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709830716/centralcatholicnet/m9hecpkwdkekgnfb5i93/WinterCheer_6469.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709830716/centralcatholicnet/m9hecpkwdkekgnfb5i93/WinterCheer_6469.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Cheerleading Team for winning the Merrimack Valley Conference Championship for the Winter 2024 Season.
Congratulations to the Raiders Girls Alpine Ski Team for winning the Mass Bay West - Alpha League Championship for the first time in just the third year of the Raider Alpine Ski Program.
![Girl running on indoor track]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707852849/centralcatholicnet/m95xugeylasxoitxtwch/RaiderTrack.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707852849/centralcatholicnet/m95xugeylasxoitxtwch/RaiderTrack.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707852849/centralcatholicnet/m95xugeylasxoitxtwch/RaiderTrack.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707852849/centralcatholicnet/m95xugeylasxoitxtwch/RaiderTrack.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Girls Indoor Track & Field Team on back-to-back Merrimack Valley Conference Championships after a dominating team performance at the MVC Girls Track Championship Meet on February 9.
![Wrestlers face off]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/qpqur4zghgeddp5mrzr9/Wrestling-Methuen-22.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/qpqur4zghgeddp5mrzr9/Wrestling-Methuen-22.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/qpqur4zghgeddp5mrzr9/Wrestling-Methuen-22.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707930247/centralcatholicnet/qpqur4zghgeddp5mrzr9/Wrestling-Methuen-22.jpg","width":1200}])
Congratulations to the Raider Wrestling Team on winning the Merrimack Valley Conference Large Division Championship with a victory over Methuen High School to wrap up a successful regular season.