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Cate Wins CIF Title in Tennis Thriller
The Cate Rams defeat the San Marcos Royals to capture the Division 3 tennis championship, their second in three seasons. On a beautiful afternoon at the Claremont Club, Cate and San Marcos did the Santa Barbara tennis community proud with a championship contest that came down to the last 10 minutes of a three hour …
Rams Fall in 3-2 Playoff Heartbreaker
The Cate baseball season came to a heartbreaking end this afternoon as the Rams fell on the road to the La Quinta Aztecs by a 3-2 score. The two sides played an even game all afternoon long. Each squad scored in the first inning. La Quinta jumped ahead with two runs in the third. Cate …
Extra-Inning Thriller Sends Rams to Round Two
The Cate baseball team advanced to the 2nd round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs with a dramatic, heart stopping 3-2 over Azusa in 9 innings this afternoon. After the Aztecs got on the board in the 2nd inning, the Rams answered with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to a 2 …
Head of School’s Notebook: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Next Monday will be the last day of classes for our seniors. Somehow, this school year seems to move faster as May arrives. But, when I pause and look back, I’m struck by how much we’ve seen together – new beginnings, joyful milestones, and real, meaningful growth. Here are a few of my most cherished …
This Week in Athletics
As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate Athletics is riding a wave of momentum across multiple sports. From historic playoff runs to league titles and record-breaking performances, Rams athletes have made their mark in every arena. While some teams have wrapped up memorable seasons, others—like boys’ tennis and baseball—are still battling in CIF …
This Week in Athletics
Final Scores, First-Time Stars, and Postseason Momentum As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate athletes are rising to the occasion with grit and grace. On the Mesa, teams are showcasing the results of months of hard work—racking up win streaks, breaking records, and locking in playoff spots. Whether led by seasoned seniors or …
Head of School’s Notebook – On Alignment
I’m always so grateful to see parents when they return to the Mesa during Family Weekend. The small interactions, the warm hugs, and casual conversations are a delightful reminder of our important, interconnected work of raising young people together. During my talk over the weekend, I shared insights and observations about this very connection …
2025 Spring Family Weekend Celebration of Writing Winner
Winners of the Golden Box Contest “Occupying The Now: A Response to ‘The Contrafactual Traveler’” By Flora Adair, Class of 2026 “All Angels are Transexual” by Mags Albrecht, Class of 2025 “Coyote” by Coco Kliman, Class of 2026 “It’s Beneath the Fig Tree” by Elise Tsai, Class of 2026 “Southern Gentleman” by Elliott Paige, Class of 2026 “Prince of Fish” by Alison Wang, Class …
Rams Edge Dunn to Clinch League Title
Lehman shines on the mound, Meyer’s squeeze bunt seals thrilling 1-0 win The Cate baseball team clinched the Frontier League championship with a thrilling 1-0 victory at Dunn this afternoon. The game was a pitchers duel all game long and was locked at 0-0 until the top of the 7th inning. With Dunn’s big and …
Rams Rally to Victory Over Carpinteria in Final Match
Freshmen shine in impressive varsity debuts as Cate sweeps the next three sets for a 3-1 win Cate High School defeated Carpinteria High School 3–1. After a narrow loss in the first set, the team responded with resilience, sweeping the next three sets to secure the win. Freshman JV player Sam Lambiotte made an impressive …
Rams Shine at Historic Russell Cup Meet
Personal records and podium finishes highlight a strong showing for Cate Track & Field Last weekend, the Cate Track & Field program went to Carpinteria High School to compete in the 105th annual Russell Cup Track Meet—the oldest small school track meet in California. Cate brought 20 athletes to the meet, and several Rams delivered …
Rams Rally Past Santa Barbara to Clinch Playoffs
Davidson, Mast, and Thorne lead gritty team effort as Cate avenges early-season loss. In a hard-fought matchup full of intensity and momentum swings, the Cate Rams came out on top against Santa Barbara, to avenge their early season loss and secure a trip to the playoffs. Cate opened the scoring with a slick connection between …
This Week in Athletics
As spring sports hit full stride, Cate athletes are delivering standout performances across the board—from dominant win streaks to record-breaking feats. On the Mesa, where Cate’s teams compete with pride and purpose, the recent stretch featured program-defining moments, including five new swim records at the Tri-County Invitational, a five-game win streak for baseball, and key …
Head of School’s Notebook: Pacing and Pause
Last week, the pace on campus shifted. We moved into April, and everything started to move faster. End-of-year projects, exams, planning for Commencement – all of it now feels just around the corner. My inbox is full of questions about the years ahead: 2026, 2027, 2028. This time of year always comes with urgency. But …
Cate Rallies Late to Edge Dos Pueblos
Ospina and Holmes Lead Fourth-Quarter Comeback Victory, 14-13 The Cate girls lacrosse team earned a thrilling 14–13 win over Dos Pueblos in a hard-fought, high-energy battle marked by resilience and grit. Cate opened strong, winning the first two draws and jumping out to an early 2–0 lead. Dos Pueblos responded quickly, evening the score …
Lehman Shines as Rams Defeat Santa Clara
Lehman Dominates on the Mound as Rams Roll Past Santa Clara, 16–1 The Cate Rams traveled to Oxnard and delivered a commanding 16–1 victory over the Santa Clara Saints, improving to 5–3 overall and 3–1 in Frontier League play. Senior captain Peter ‘25 was dominant on the mound, tossing a complete game with 15 strikeouts over …
This Week in Athletics
Cate Athletics is off to a thrilling start this season, with teams across multiple sports making their mark through impressive performances, record-breaking achievements, and hard-fought battles. From the volleyball court to the lacrosse field, the Rams have showcased skill, resilience, and determination, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. With key players stepping up …
Head of School’s Notebook
Today, we welcomed a record number of newly admitted students and their parents for Revisit Day. The influx of nearly 250 visitors is a rare and wonderful event here on the Mesa, made even more special by the purpose of their visit. Like so many of the milestones we experience and expect each school year …
Spring Break Bahamas Trip
By Lucy ’25 Earlier this month, during the first week of spring break, a group of Cate students embarked on a week-long trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas. After a 3-hour bus ride to LAX, 2 flights with a 5-hour layover, and another 4-hour layover in Nassau before our short flight to Eleuthera and 30-minute shuttle to …
Meet Round Square Exchange Student Jenna ’27
By Tatiana ’28 Jenna van Niekerk, from Dainfern College in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently joined Cate as an exchange student for the entire Spring trimester. I sat down with Jenna a week into her exchange to learn about her experience at Cate so far. Jenna had many options to choose from, and with the help …