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A New England Champion, Two State Champions
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A New England Champion, Two State Champions
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.
Photo above: Cole Glynn '25
Nate, who has earned automatic entry into the New England Wrestling Hall of Fame due to his three New England titles, has committed to compete at Rutgers University.
Read more in the Eagle-Tribune:
Central's Blanchette, Hillies Nicolosi deliver New England wrestling titles
Read more in the Boston Herald:
Blanchette, Brown extend dominance at New England Wrestling Championships
Raider Wrestling: Merrimack Valley Conference Championship
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.
Read more in the Eagle-Tribune:
Waller-Reitano plays the heavy; freshman's pin delivers victory, MVC large title for Central
Read more in the Boston Globe:
Photo Album: Wrestling Senior Night
Victory vs. Andover, January 31, 2024
Click here to view and download photos on SmugMug.
Photo Album: Wrestling Meet
Victory vs. Lawrence, January 17, 2024
Click here to view and download photos on SmugMug.
Photo Album: Wrestling Meet
Vs. Chelmsford, January 3, 2024
Click here to view and download photos on SmugMug.
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.
Raider News
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