Rams Win Big on Senior Day
April 20, 2026
Cate 16 Santa Barbara 2
It was a celebration of leadership on the Meldman Field, as the girls’ lacrosse team honored its seniors with a commanding 16-2 victory over Santa Barbara. In the opening quarter, the Rams struggled to find the back of the net. And, Cate held a modest 2-0 lead. However, the floodgates opened in the second quarter. Led by a relentless senior class, the Rams exploded for 10 goals, effectively putting the game out of reach by halftime with a 12-1 advantage. The Rams’ dominance was rooted in their control of the center circle again with Carmen, Lauren and Posie, winning 15 of 19 draws to maintain a suffocating possession advantage. Defensively, the Rams were nearly impenetrable- thanks to the strong communication from Lorelei Roof, Amelia Riepe and Maree Hawkins. Goalkeeper Chelsea Newlove anchored the backline, and the defensive unit limited Santa Barbara to just two goals across four quarters of play. After the early jitters of the first quarter, the Rams played nearly flawless lacrosse, finishing the third quarter up 14-2 before cruising to the 16-2 final.
The scoring effort was remarkably balanced, showcasing the depth of the Cate roster:
- Maia Holmes led the point tally with 3 goals and an assist while splitting time on defense and attack.
- Harper Halbardier and Lauren Hubbs each notched hat tricks with 3 goals apiece and led the pace of the field and attack.
- Claire Bianchi and Carmen Lack fueled the offensive surge with 2 goals each and impressive transitions down the field.
- Sofi Ridgeway contributed a goal and an assist, while Jasper Shelmerdine and Posie Hexner each added scores. Serena Ratcliff added her first varsity point with an assist. Overall it was a great day!