Eight Raiders Commit to D1 & D2 Collegiate Athletics

Congratulations to the eight outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year.

Photo caption, left to right: Olivia Moeckel '25, Kerri Finneran '25, Sophia Tressler '25, Isabella Boyer '25, Muriel "Molly" Smith '25, and Ava Perrotta '25. Missing from photo: Ashlyn Pinet '25 and Olivia Rondeau '25.

"We are so proud of the accomplishments of these student-athletes and their commitments to continue their athletic and academic careers at exceptional institutions," said Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics and Activities.

"We wish them the best as they finish their high school careers and look forward to watching them succeed at the next level!"

• Isabella Boyer '25
  • Softball
  • Saint Anselm College
• Kerri Finneran '25
  • Lacrosse
  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst
• Olivia Moeckel '25
  • Softball
  • Fairfield University
• Ava Perrotta '25
  • Softball
  • University of Massachusetts at Lowell
• Ashlyn Pinet '25
  • Acrobatics & Tumbling
  • Quinnipiac University
• Olivia Rondeau '25
  • Lacrosse
  • Wingate University
• Muriel "Molly" Smith '25
  • Rowing
  • Boston College
• Sophia Tressler '25
  • Gymnastics
  • Brown University

 

Photo Album: November Signings

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Meet the Student-Athletes

 

Isabella Boyer '25

Hometown: West Newbury

Middle School: Pentucket Regional Middle School

Sport: Softball

Saint Anselm College

Sports & Activities

• Save the Children
• SafeBae
• National Honor Society
• Student Alumni Association
• Student Advisory Council, The Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership
• Varsity Softball 
• Travel Softball (Rip City Gold National 18U)

Commitment to Service

"During my community service I was able to help a group of kids in an after-school program for a series of weeks. Getting to know and work with these children inspired me and touched me in many ways. This experience helped me to realize that I want to work with children when I'm older and helped to develop my dream of becoming a pediatrician."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"Not only was Ms. Ciccolo (Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, Social Studies Faculty & Softball Coach) an amazing teacher, but an amazing coach as well. She has pushed me and inspired me to be a better student and athlete. Her endless support and kindness has made an impact on my life I will never forget. I am so happy to have her as a coach and I thank her for all her hard work and commitment to me and the team."

"Moreover, Mr. Welch (Mr. Joseph Welch '90, English Faculty) has been an amazing support for me since the time I had the pleasure of meeting him. Not only in the classroom did he challenge me and encourage me, but in the weight room and in my athletics. He has changed my life and inspired me immensely and I thank him for his never ending support and kindness towards me."

The Future

"I am continuing my academics at Saint Anselm College where I will be playing softball. After that I wish to move on to medical school and pursue a career in the medical field."

Why is CCHS so special?

"What makes Central Catholic special is the amount of support and community that you can find within the school. I have met some of the most important people in my life from this school and the amount of kindness and love I have received from the people and the community is astounding."

 

Kerri Finneran '25

Hometown: Andover

Middle Schools: Doherty Middle School (6th and 7th), Austin Preparatory School (8th)

Sport: Lacrosse

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Sports & Activities

• Field Hockey
• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Student Ambassador
• Student Alumni Association
• Student Advisory Council, Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership
• National Honor Society
• Travel Lacrosse

Commitment to Service

"One experience that I have enjoyed with community service and volunteering is with my basketball team as we served food to those in need in Lawrence. I specifically remember one year we got to sing karaoke and play games with them also."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"One staff member who has impacted me and my experience at Central Catholic is Mr. McCarthy (Mr. Kevin McCarthy, Director of School & College Counseling). He has always supported me and congratulated me on everything.”

Raider Legacy

Kerri’s brothers Ryan Finneran '19, Michael Finneran '20, Connor Finneran '20; Uncles Brendan Finneran '93, Edward Finneran '96, Neil Finneran '97, Robert Finneran '88, Sean Finneran '91, Thomas Finneran '85; Cousins Caitlin Finneran '21, Sean Finneran Jr. '23, Madison Finneran '28.

Why is CCHS so special?

"Whether you play sports or not, you have a group and a place at Central Catholic."

 

Olivia Moeckel '25

Hometown: Windham, NH

Middle School: Windham Middle School

Sport: Softball

Fairfield University

Sports & Activities

• Softball
• Field Hockey
• Student Alumni Association
• Student Ambassadors
• Outside CCHS: Travel Softball Club

Commitment to Service

"I enjoyed helping out at a kindergarten during their Christmas performance."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"Mr. Sansoucie (Mr. Matthew Sansoucie '06, Mathematics, Business & Technology Faculty) because he taught me how to make correct financial plans now and for the future."

Why is CCHS so special?

"I feel welcomed and appreciated in the community."

 

Ava Perrotta '25

Hometown: Methuen

Middle School: Comprehensive Grammer School

Sport: Softball

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Sports & Activities

• Field Hockey
• Indoor Track & Field
• Softball
• Student Ambassadors
• Peer Leaders
• Travel Softball: Polar Crush

Commitment to Service

"I completed my Community Service Hours and volunteered at a learning center called Wonder Years Learning Center in Salem, NH. Every time I would walk into the building I would be greeted at the door by children who were excited to learn and spend time with me. It made me happy that I could help children learn things I have been taught in years past."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"My softball coach Stacy Ciccolo (Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, Social Studies Faculty & Softball Coach) has made an impact on my experience here at CCHS. She has taught me lessons not only on the softball field but in school, too. She has made Central feel welcoming and I know I can always go to her about anything that is causing me discomfort or when I have success in my life. I will remember Coach Ciccolo for her amazing ability to make school fun in and out of the classroom."

The Future

“I am committed to play softball at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, (UML) and am deciding between majoring in Human Resources, Accounting, and Business. My goal is to get an internship in college so I am able to get a job right out of college.”

Raider Legacy

Anthony Perrotta '97 (father), Thomas Perrotta '69 (grandfather), Jeremy Perrotta '17 (uncle), Isabella Perrotta '22 (aunt)

Why is CCHS so special?

"Central Catholic makes me feel special because I can not only be myself but I can find ways to improve my knowledge in and out of the classroom."

 

Ashlyn Pinet '25

Hometown: Haverhill

Middle School: Sacred Hearts School, Bradford

Sport: Acrobatics & Tumbling

Quinnipiac University

Sports & Activities

• Cheer
• Gymnastics

Commitment to Service

"I helped out with gymnastics in the Special Olympics, and it was so amazing to teach kids how to do gymnastics."

The Future

"I am committed to Quinnipiac University for nursing."

Raider Legacy

Glenn Pinet '89 (father), Aiden Pinet '24 (brother), Marilyn Pinet '86^SM (aunt)

Why is CCHS so special?

"I believe that CCHS truly cares about every student."

 

Olivia Rondeau '25

Hometown: Windham, NH

Middle School: Windham Middle School

Sport: Lacrosse

Wingate University

Sports & Activities

• Lacrosse
• Student Ambassadors
• Club Lacrosse (HGR)

Commitment to Service

"I love being able to make someone’s day better or at least just make them smile!"

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

Ms. Jowett (Ms. Lanie Jowett '12, Science Faculty), Mr. Jowett (Mr. Robert Jowett '80, Science Faculty) and Mr. Vaughn (Mr. Timothy Vaughan, Science Faculty)

Why is CCHS so special?

"It was the best decision I made to transfer here, and I've met friends that I’ll have forever."

 

Muriel "Molly" Smith '25

Hometown: Andover

Middle School: Wood Hill Middle School  

Sport: Rowing

Boston College

Sports & Activities

• Hockey
• National Honor Society
• Peer Leaders
• Art Club
• Outside CCHS: Community Rowing Inc. (CRI), Brighton, MA

Commitment to Service

"I have been helping at Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Chatham, MA on Cape Cod, where we raised money towards various recent issues in the world such as wildlife disasters or those affected by war. In this experience, I was able to bring joy to those around me by having a fun form of fundraising towards a much bigger goal of helping those truly in need. Being involved in an experience like this gave me a greater perspective on the world around me in a way that I could truly enjoy!"

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"Mrs. Smith (Mrs. Kathleen Smith, Mathematics Faculty), my AP pre-calculus teacher, really helped me have a solid foundation to feel so prepared for the AP test at the end of the year, with such a great base in calculus. Along the way, she was so encouraging in my rowing journey and really encouraged me finding the right school for me to further my education. Thank you so much!"

The Future

“I plan on studying biology at Boston College next year, with my intended future career as a dermatologist.”

Why is CCHS so special?

“I think the true sense of community that Central Catholic fosters makes it a special place. You truly feel the love of the school within it, from teachers, staff and students alike. Everyone is excited to support each other in their various endeavors, making an environment aimed toward success and inclusion."

 

Sophia Tressler '25

Hometown: Andover

Middle School: St. Simon Parish School, Los Altos, CA

Sport: Gymnastics

Brown University

Sports & Activities

• Gymnastics
• Student Ambassadors
• National Honor Society
• Peer Leaders
• Student Alumni Association
• Student Advisory Council, Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership
• Outside CCHS: Level 10 gymnast for Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Club.

Commitment to Service

"I am a volunteer coach for the Special Olympics Program and the TOPS Program where I currently coach soccer and gymnastics. In the past, I have coached flag football, soccer, and track and field for the Special Olympics. I also volunteer at Lazarus House."

The Future

“I intend on attending Brown University, where I hope to study medicine and plan to be on the gymnastics team.”

Why is CCHS so special?

"The community of teachers, students and faculty at CCHS makes everyone feel welcome and seen while also creating an engaging academic and social environment."

 

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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.