Spring
Boys Tennis
The Cate boys tennis team, thanks to the guidance of former coach Robert Bonning, is committed to teaching life lessons that will serve players long past their time at Cate.
At Cate, tennis is built on sportsmanship, teamwork, and a commitment to success. Players respect their opponents and the game, taking inspiration from pros like Federer and Nadal, who compete fiercely but remain humble. Teamwork means putting the team first, whether helping new players improve or stepping into different roles for the team’s benefit. Success is achieved through daily dedication, with every practice focused on improving both individually and as a team.
2023 Division 3 Team Champions
2024 All League MVPs:
- Doubles: Nate Newlove ’25 and Harry Su ’25
- Singles: Kakeru Hirofuji ’27
2024 All League Awards:
Second Team:
- Singles: Ethan Bloom ’24
Coaches
Varsity
Lance Kronberg
Head Coach
Robbert Abbott ’95
Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity
Colin Donovan
Head Coach
Carter Ford
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 19-Feb | Postponed: St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Fri | 20-Feb | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue | 24-Feb | Santa Barbara High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 12 - 6 |
| Thu | 26-Feb | Dunn School | Away | 3:00 PM | |
| Thu | 19-Mar | Laguna Blanca School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Tue | 24-Mar | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Thu | 26-Mar | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Tue | 31-Mar | Camarillo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Thu | 2-Apr | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 8-Apr | San Marcos High School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Thu | 9-Apr | Foothill Technology | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Tue | 14-Apr | Carpinteria High School | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Sat | 18-Apr | Tri Valley League Prelims | Home | 11:30 AM | |
| Mon | 20-Apr | Tri Valley League Finals | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 22-Apr | Oak Park High School | Home | 3:30 PM |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 21-Feb | Thacher School | Home | 2:30 PM | |
| Tue | 7-Apr | Thacher School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 22-Apr | Oak Park High School | Home | 3:30 PM |
Boys Tennis Match Recaps
March 2, 2026
Cate Cruises past Dunn and into Spring Break
Season record: 3-0 Today, your Cate School boys varsity tennis team trekked to Los Olivos for a matchup against the Dunn School. Missing from our roster, was not one, not two, but four players, including one of our captains, the recently decorated athlete of the week. Only nine players were dressed for the match, the exact …
March 2, 2026
Winning Start over Santa Barbara HS
Today, your Cate School Boys Varsity Tennis team faced a formidable non-league opponent in the form of the Santa Barbara High Dons. This was a rematch of an unfortunately timed scrimmage from last season, held on the day between two tough CIF playoff matches. At full strength for the first time this season, the singles starting …
May 22, 2025
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 …