Trio of Raiders Commit to D1 & D2 Collegiate Athletics

Congratulations to the three outstanding Raider Student-Athletes who recently committed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or 2 level next year: Camryn Donlan '25, Jefferson Morales '25, and Franchesca Thurston '25.

Photo caption, left to right: Franchesca Thurston '25, Jefferson Morales '25, and Camryn Donlan '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 & Activities.

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

• Camryn Donlan '25
  • Lacrosse
  • Bentley University
• Jefferson Morales '25
  • Football
  • Saint Anselm College
• Franchesca Thurston '25
  • Track & Field
  • Bryant University

They join eight classmates who signed their National Letters of Intent in November.

 

Photo Album: February Signings

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Meet the Student-Athletes

 

Camryn Donlan '25

Hometown: Pelham, NH

Middle School: The Birches Academy (Salem, NH)

Sport: Lacrosse

School: Bentley University

Sports & Activities

• Raider Girls Lacrosse (2024 State Champions)
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Alumni Association
• Club Lacrosse

Commitment to Service

"I love being able to coach the less fortunate and baking food and donating food for those in need."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"Mr. Sully Grella '92 (Mathematics Teacher) has always been there to support me and be there for me. Mr. Joseph Welch '90 (English Teacher) has helped me so much as a student and has taught me so much."

The Future

"I will be playing lacrosse at Bentley University."

Why is CCHS so special?

"The family feeling makes Central so special." 

 

 

Jefferson Morales '25

Hometown: Atkinson, NH

Middle School: Hampstead Middle School (Hampstead, NH)

Sport: Football

School: Saint Anselm College

Sports & Activities

• Raider Football
• Raider Hockey, Team Manager

Commitment to Service

"I enjoyed working with kids, giving them a friend and being able to be a good role model for them."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"Mr. Pastore (Mr. Vincent Pastore, Mathematics teacher) has made an impact on me since sophomore year geometry. He has been a role model to me and always a person I could talk to. He has always had my back and pushed me to be the best version of myself."

The Future

"I will be attending Saint Anselm College and playing football there. I would like to run a business in the future, maybe even my own, and I would also like to work in real estate."

Why is CCHS so special?

"The sense of community is what makes Central special. We all come from different places and backgrounds but when we come to Central, we become a family."

 

 

Franchesca Thurston '25

Hometown: Newton, NH

Middle School: St. John the Baptist School (Peabody)

Sport: Track & Field

School: Bryant University

Sports & Activities

• Raider Field Hockey
• Raider Indoor Track & Field
• Raider Outdoor Track & Field
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Advisory Council, The Imprescia Center for Female Sports Leadership
• Club Indoor Track & Field
• Club Outdoor Track & Field

Commitment to Service

"I volunteered time at a food pantry and I enjoyed serving my community and those in need."

Faculty & Staff Inspiration

"I would like to thank Coach DiFiore (Mr. Ernest DiFiore), Coach Dumas (Mr. Shawn Dumas), and Coach Welch (Mr. Joseph Welch '90) who have all pushed me to be the best version of myself on and off the track and academically as a student.

The Future

"I am going to continue my athletic and academic career at Bryant University competing in track and field and studying entrepreneurship."

Why is CCHS so special?

"The way Central Catholic is special to me is the environment created by all the teachers and students - it feels like a second home to me. Each person that I have met throughout my journey here has pushed me to be the best version of myself and has helped me be successful in my goals."

 

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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.