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Making History - First-Ever Lacrosse State Championship
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Making History - First-Ever Lacrosse State Championship
Congratulations to the Raider Girls Lacrosse Team on Central Catholic's First-Ever Division 1 State Championship.
In the program's first appearance in a State Championship Game, they defeated #2 ranked Wellesley High School 14 - 8 at Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Our #1 Ranked, 24 - 2, State Championship, Raider Girls Lacrosse Team was led on the sidelines by Coach Vanessa Pino '15, Assistant Coach Deanna Savary '15. and Assistant Coach Emily Frocione '16.
Media Coverage of State Championship Game
Boston Globe
Boston Herald
The Eagle-Tribune
- Raiders Rejoice! Central girls lacrosse wins first-ever state championship in program history
- Central Catholic lacrosse celebrates a state title
Photo Album: State Championship Game
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Thank you to all those who joined us for the Raider Pregame Reception at Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill in Burlington.
Photo Album: Pregame Reception
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The Road to the Championship in Photos
Raider Girls Lacrosse, Final Four
11-7 Victory over Concord-Carlisle High School, June 10, 2024
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The Raiders defeated Concord-Carlisle High School to advance to the Finals (photos below).
Read more in the Eagle-Tribune:
Central Catholic girls lacrosse drops Concord-Carlisle, heading to state final
Raider Girls Lacrosse, Elite 8
15-11 Victory over Chelmsford High School, June 7, 2024
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Raider Girls Lacrosse, Sweet 16
20-6 Victory over Westford Academy, June 5, 2024
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Congratulations to Raider Softball, State Semifinalists!
Softball Photo Albums
Raider Softball, Final Four
1-0 Defeat Against Taunton High School, June 11, 2024
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Raider Softball, Elite 8
4-3 Victory over St. Paul Diocesan Jr. Sr. High School, June 8, 2024
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Raider Softball, Sweet 16
9-0 Victory over Arlington High School, June 5, 2024
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About Raider Athletics
Raider Athletics represents a proud tradition of teamwork and excellence that enriches the Central Catholic experience for both participants and spectators.
We offer 30 Varsity Sports in competitions governed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), the Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC), and the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association (MSSAA).
Our student-athletes bring home State, Sectional, and Conference Championships on a regular basis while representing the school community with pride.
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