Central Catholic High School is a private

Private school

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, Roman Catholic high school

High school

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 in Modesto, California

Modesto, California

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. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton

Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton

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Background

Central Catholic was established in 1966. The first year of its existence had only a freshmen class, with each subsequent year adding a new class until its first graduating class of Seniors in 1970. From its inception the school has maintained a high academic standard with many of its graduates attending and attaining college degrees. The school is also well-known for its football program and basketball program who recorded a record of 38–1 in league between the years 1999–2003.

Sports

Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Swimming, Boys Tennis, Girls Tennis, Water Polo,
Track, and Cheer-leading.

Notable alumni

• Chris Pritchett
  Chris Pritchett
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  , former baseball player
• Byron Storer
  Byron Storer
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  , football player for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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