Cate – 57 Channel Islands – 27

December 15, 2025

Cate – 57 Channel Islands – 27

The Cate boys varsity basketball team opened their first game of the Thacher Tournament with a strong team win over Channel Islands.

The Rams showcased balanced scoring, with three players finishing in double figures: juniors Jackson Steele (16) and Braylin Glomah (13), and sophomore Michael Mumbo (10). Cate attacked the Raiders’ zone defense with unselfish ball movement, strong drives, and aggressive offensive rebounding.

The Rams also pushed the tempo effectively, using fast breaks to create high-quality scoring opportunities. Our real advantage, however, came on the boards, as the Rams consistently out-rebounded Channel Islands in all four quarters. On the defensive end, sophomore Kunqi Wang set the tone with aggressive help defense and appeared to be everywhere on the court. This game provided the team with valuable opportunities to work on key concepts that will benefit us as we head into back-to-back games in Ojai today and tomorrow.

The Rams face Santa Clara tonight at 6 p.m., aiming to secure a spot in tomorrow’s Tournament Championship. Cate won the tournament last year and is determined to defend the title.