Catholic Central Athletics

🏈 STUDENT SECTION ENTRANCE FOR FOOTBALL GAMES 🏈

For our first home football game TOMORROW, students will enter through the NORTH gate of Cougar Stadium. Please be to there by 3:45pm for the run to the student section!

🏈 This week we begin a four week home stand for football. The intention of this special newsletter is to make sure all of our visitors have a great game day experience at these well attended home events. Our home varsity football games bring together our community in a large way and there are many logistical items to making each week a great experience for all involved. So whether you are brand new to Catholic Central or a multigenerational alumni, there is important information below for all.

Remember, game days are opportunities for us to come together as a community and set an example for our young people. We ask every Cougar fan to model mature behavior and sound decision-making so that our students learn what it means to cheer with pride, treat others with respect, and uphold the values of safety, sportsmanship, and hospitality.

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🌭 CONCESSIONS HELP NEEDED OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS 🥤

Frosh Volleyball 8/26 - volunteersignup.org/3KEPD

JV Football 8/29 - volunteersignup.org/TECP9

Varsity Football 8/29 - volunteersignup.org/Y3C4F

JV Soccer 8/31 - volunteersignup.org/LCY7L

Varsity Soccer 8/31 - volunteersignup.org/3XCY8

Varsity Volleyball 9/2 - volunteersignup.org/TPHYE

JV Soccer 9/3 - volunteersignup.org/PKDA3

Varsity Soccer 9/3 - volunteersignup.org/ALJFP

Varsity Football 9/5 - volunteersignup.org/8TETM

🚨 Do you want a reserved parking spot at the CAT for Friday Night (AND A FEW SATURDAY AFTERNOONS AS WELL) Night Football Games?!?! Well, we need your help! 🚨

We’re looking for volunteers to help run the football concession stand during our Friday Night Varsity Football games. 🍔🌭🥤

We could use a little more help in both concession stands!

👉 With the new signup system, we’ve moved to a Volunteer Signup for all future sign-ups for easy to read openings and signups needed!
📋 Check out the sheet and see where you can lend a hand!

💥 Bonus for the first 1 to sign up for each home Varsity Football Game: You’ll get 1 reserved parking spot in the CAT lot on game night – making it easier (and faster!) to get to concessions.

Your help makes game nights special – thank you for supporting our team and community! 💙🏈

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Our Cougar Honors recipients took center stage during Community Night! 🐾🏆

The Cougar Honors Program recognizes exceptional student-athletes, staff and supporters who have made a lasting impact on Catholic Central athletics and our community. This year, we were proud to honor:

Slide 1: Joseph “Joe” Host ’51 — A state champion distance runner and standout in both cross country and track & field, Joe left a lasting legacy as one of the most accomplished runners in Cougar history. His grandson, TJ VanSlooten, accepted the honor on behalf of the late Joe Host.

Slide 2: Dale T. Vanden Berg ’54 — A standout middle-distance runner, Dale captured the 1954 MHSAA Class A State Championship in the 880-yard run and became one of the first Cougars to break the two-minute barrier. CC senior and long-distance runner Mitchell Dunlap accepted the honor on Dale’s behalf.

Slide 3: Ed Wagner ’57 — A two-time All-City basketball player, Ed went on to dedicate his life to Catholic education, coaching and leadership, impacting generations of students throughout West Michigan.

Slide 4: David Gerrity ’93 — A state champion and record-setting pole vaulter, David continued his athletic career at the University of Notre Dame and remains one of the most accomplished track & field athletes in Cougar history. His father-in-law, Lew Clingman, accepted the honor on his behalf.

Slide 5: Sydney Liggins ’13 — One of the most decorated tennis players in Cougar history, Sydney was named the 2013 MHSAA Division 3 Miss Tennis and went on to become a four-time First Team All-BIG EAST selection at Xavier University.

Slide 6: Ben Olds ’88 — The recipient of the 2026 Larry Larsen Booster Award, Ben has spent decades giving back to Catholic Central through his leadership, volunteerism and unwavering support of Cougar athletics.

Congratulations to all of our honorees, and thank you for the lasting impact you have made on Catholic Central and generations of Cougar student-athletes. 💙

2026 Boys Lacrosse Summer Camp is Almost Here! 🥍

Calling all future Cougars in Grades 4-8! Join us for three evenings of skill development, competition, and fun with the Catholic Central Boys Lacrosse program.

📅 August 4-6
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
👦 Grades: 4th-8th
💲 Cost: $70

Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, this camp is a great opportunity to learn from our coaches and players while building confidence on the field.

🏃‍♂️ Sign up at: https://www.catholiccentralcamps.org

Support the Cougars. Celebrate the World Cup. Strengthen our community.

Join us Thursday at 4:00 PM at Uccello’s in Caledonia (the fundraiser works all all Uccello's locations) as France 🇫🇷 takes on Morocco 🇲🇦 in the FIFA World Cup!

Every meal makes a difference—15% of your purchase will be donated directly to the Catholic Central Boys Soccer Program, helping provide opportunities and resources for our student-athletes.

A huge thank you to the Uccello’s organization for their incredible generosity and for continually investing in our school, our athletes, and the greater community. Your support means more than you know.

Bring your family. Wear your blue. Enjoy a great match while supporting a great cause.

📍 Uccello’s – Caledonia
🕓 Thursday | 4:00 PM Kickoff

🎾 Boys Summer Tennis Camps (Incoming Grades 7-12)

🚨 There will no longer be any Open Tennis Camp Dates in August.

Coach Malloy will also be offering a series of summer tennis camps designed for incoming 7th-12th grade boys.

Camp Dates
July 6-9 (Monday-Thursday)
July 13-16 (Monday-Thursday)
July 20-23 (Monday-Thursday)
July 27-30 (Monday-Thursday)

Click for more information: https://www.catholiccentralcamps.org

Kids camp 2026 is just around the corner. We offer camp for kindergarten- 9th grade! Girls AND boys are welcome. Sign up link is in our bio and can be found on the catholic central athletic website as well!
We hope to see you there!

We're Hiring!

Catholic Central is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and mission-driven individual to serve as our Head Varsity Girls Swim Coach.

If you, or someone you know, has a love for coaching, mentoring student-athletes, and supporting our Catholic mission, we'd love to hear from you!

Click the link below for more information and to view the full job posting and application details.

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