Below is a press release from Malden Catholic:
Malden, MA — Athletic Director William Raycraft is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Garrity as the next Head Coach of the Malden Catholic Varsity Boys Basketball program.
Garrity, who has served as the program’s Interim Head Coach and Head Varsity Assistant, brings more than sixteen years of high school and collegiate coaching experience to the position. His extensive coaching background, commitment to student-athlete development, and deep understanding of the Malden Catholic basketball culture made him the clear choice to lead one of the state’s premier basketball programs.
“Mark has been an integral part of our basketball program’s success over the past several years,” said Athletic Director William Raycraft. “His leadership, basketball knowledge, and ability to build meaningful relationships with our student-athletes have helped establish and sustain a championship culture. He understands what makes Malden Catholic special, and we are excited for him to lead our program into its next chapter.”
Since joining the Malden Catholic coaching staff in 2020, Garrity has helped guide the Lancers to a remarkable 94-19 record as Head Varsity Assistant, including three state championships, one state finalist appearance, and two Catholic Conference championships. During that time, he played a key role in the development of numerous All-Scholastic players and helped eleven student-athletes continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level.
As Interim Head Coach during the 2025-26 season, Garrity led the Lancers to a 15-7 record, including an impressive 11-0 start and a No. 1 ranking in the Boston Herald in their first year in Division I. Under his leadership, the team earned multiple individual honors while continuing the program’s tradition of excellence on and off the court.
Throughout his coaching career, Garrity has been associated with some of the most successful programs in Massachusetts. His experience includes coaching stints at Danvers High School, Fitchburg State University, Central Catholic High School, Middlesex Magic AAU, and Mass Rivals AAU. Through those programs, he has helped develop more than 50 student-athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.
“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Head Coach of Malden Catholic Basketball,” said Garrity. “Having been part of this program’s success and growth, I have developed a deep appreciation for the tradition, commitment, and culture that make Malden Catholic unique. I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with our student-athletes, fostering a championship mindset, and helping our players reach their fullest potential both on and off the court. I am excited for the future of our program and thankful to Athletic Director William Raycraft and the administration for their confidence in me.”
A former standout player at Somerville High School and collegiate athlete at Anna Maria College, Framingham State University, and Salem State University, Garrity combines a strong basketball background with a passion for mentorship, leadership, and player development.
The Malden Catholic community welcomes Coach Garrity and looks forward to the continued success of the Boys Basketball program under his leadership.
ABOUT MALDEN CATHOLIC
Since 1932, Malden Catholic High School has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Laureate, a Senator, two ambassadors and countless community and business heads among its alumni. Annually, graduates attend some of the nation’s most renown universities including Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, University of Chicago, Georgetown, Cornell, Brown, Tufts, Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Notre Dame, Northeastern, Boston College and College of the Holy Cross. Foundational to student success is Malden Catholic’s codivisional model which offers the best of both worlds, single-gender academics during the day and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. Malden Catholic is known in the community for its rigorous academics, SFX Scholars Program and award-winning STEM program. Malden Catholic curricula is designed to improve individual growth mindset, leadership principles and success outcomes along with integrating the Xaverian values of trust, humility, compassion, simplicity and zeal.
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