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Boys Water Polo
The Cate boys water polo program is on the rise.
Calling the state-of-the-art Emmett Horowitz Aquatic Center home amidst the backdrop of the Los Padres Mountains, there may not be a more inspiring training environment in the area. The location allows the team to challenge each member to be their best in a supportive and instruction-based program.
Boys learn the fundamentals of the game while emphasizing teamwork and camaraderie in an effort to build a strong foundation rooted in consistency, self-discipline, and sportsmanship.
These lessons learned through sport are important and easily applied in the classroom and in life.
2024 CIF-SS Division 4 (Finalist)
2025 CIF-SS Division 2 (Playoff Appearance)
2024 All-CIF Division 4
- First Team: Baye Breene ’25, Fletcher Prince ’28
- Second Team: Jae Wykoff ’26
- Third Team: Sebastian Brine ’26
2025 Tri-Valley League Award Winners
- Coach of the Year: Jesse Morrison
- Player of the Year: Jae Wykoff ’26
- First Team: Andrew Sheshunoff ’27, Sebastian Brine ’26
- Second Team: Liam Moes ’29, Fletcher Prince ’28
- Honorable Mention: Elliott Paige ’26, Emmanuel Brine ’28
2024 Tri-Valley League Award Winners
- Coach of the Year: Jesse Morrison
- Co-MVP: Baye Breene ’25
- First Team: Fletcher Prince ’28, Jae Wykoff ’26
- Second Team: Elliott Paige ’26, Sebastian Brine ’26
- Honorable Mention: Christian Busse ’25, Andrew Sheshunoff ’27
Current Active Collegiate Players
- Cyrus Symington ’23 at Harvard University
- Baye Breene ’25 at Pomona Pitzer
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Sebastian Brine ’26 at Occidental
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Jae Wykoff ’26 at MIT
Coaching Staff
2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Tri-Valley League Coach of the Year
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
MA, Concordia University Irvine
Appointed: 2021
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Jesse Morrison has been a key part of the Cate community since 2021 as the head coach for both boys’ and girls’ varsity water polo teams. A former collegiate athlete at UC Santa Barbara, Jesse played Division I water polo, earning recognition as a four-time Academic All-American and USA Water Polo All-American.
In addition to his work at Cate, Jesse has coached and worked in administration for the Channel Islands United water polo club and co-founded an athletic recruiting business (PCAA) to help high school athletes pursue collegiate athletic opportunities. A three-time Tri-Valley League Coach of the Year (2021, 2022, 2024,2025), he emphasizes mentorship, character development, and relationship building.
Jesse currently plays semi-professional water polo, and also enjoys spending time outdoors and being with family and friends in Santa Barbara.
Renee Mack has served in a variety of roles during her 20+ years at Cate and currently teaches the 9th Grade Seminar as an instructor in the Human Development Department. She is a certified EMT and Athletic Trainer, becoming Cate’s first Athletic Trainer in 2003. She has also taught in the Science Department and worked at Portsmouth Abbey before arriving on the Mesa.
In the summer of 2002, she received a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship to study molecular genetics at Princeton. She has presented on “The Sport and Neuroscience of Building Great Minds” at TABS in both 2019 and 2021.
As the head coach for girls varsity lacrosse, she has led the Rams to two Southern California championships, coached 13 All-Americans, and secured 11 league titles. She lives on campus with her husband, Pete, their three children – Theo ’20, Emmett ’23, and Reagan – and their dog, Rizzo.
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 14-Aug | Newbury Park High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 20 - 7 |
| Tue | 18-Aug | Righetti High School | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 17 - 10 |
| Thu | 20-Aug | Royal High School | Home | 5:15 PM | (W) 12 - 7 |
| Wed | 26-Aug | Thousand Oaks High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 17 - 7 |
| Fri | 28-Aug | Ventura High School | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 8 - 6 |
| Wed | 2-Sep | Nordhoff High School | Away | 3:45 PM | (W) 19 - 4 |
| Fri | 4-Sep | Malibu High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 9 - 4 |
| Wed | 16-Sep | Hueneme High School | Away | 3:45 PM | (W) 20 - 1 |
| Wed | 23-Sep | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 17 - 3 |
| Fri | 25-Sep | Foothill Technology | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 13 - 2 |
| Tue | 29-Sep | Carpinteria High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 15 - 6 |
| Wed | 30-Sep | Malibu High School | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 5 |
| Fri | 2-Oct | Camarillo High School | Away | 2:00 PM | (W) 11 - 6 |
| Fri | 2-Oct | Royal High School | Away | 6:00 PM | (L) 6 - 10 |
| Sat | 3-Oct | Porterville High School | Away | 10:00 AM | (W) 13 - 12 |
| Sat | 3-Oct | Redwood | Away | 12:00 PM | (L) 9 - 10 |
| Wed | 7-Oct | Carpinteria High School | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 18 - 9 |
| Fri | 9-Oct | Hueneme High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 21 - 5 |
| Wed | 14-Oct | San Marcos High School | Home | 3:30 PM | (L) 9 - 20 |
| Fri | 16-Oct | Cancelled: Villanova Preparatory | Home | 4:00 PM | |
| Mon | 19-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 4:30 PM | |
| Tue | 20-Oct | Foothill Technology | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 21-Oct | Nordhoff High School | Home | 4:00 PM |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 28-Aug | Ventura High School | Away | 5:00 PM | |
| Fri | 4-Sep | Malibu High School | Home | 5:00 PM | |
| Wed | 23-Sep | Cancelled: Villanova Preparatory | Away | 4:30 PM | |
| Fri | 25-Sep | Foothill Technology | Home | 5:00 PM | |
| Tue | 29-Sep | Carpinteria High School | Home | 5:00 PM | (L) 6 - 7 |
| Wed | 30-Sep | Malibu High School | Away | 4:30 PM | |
| Wed | 7-Oct | Carpinteria High School | Away | 5:00 PM | |
| Wed | 14-Oct | San Marcos High School | Home | 4:30 PM | (L) 13 - 7 |
| Tue | 20-Oct | Foothill Technology | Away | 4:30 PM |
Boys Water Polo Game Recaps
October 22, 2026
Cate Faces Strong San Marcos Team
10/14/26 BVWP Cate vs San Marcos HS Yesterday, our Cate boys varsity water polo team hosted San Marcos HS in a non-league home match. We were able to hang in and make it a close, competitive game for three quarters before SM pulled away late. Final Score Cate 9 — SMHS 20 Record: 16-3 League …
October 12, 2026
Rams Beat Hueneme 16-2
10/9/26 BVWP Cate vs Hueneme HS On Friday, our Cate boys varsity water polo team hosted Hueneme HS in a league match. Our group set the tone early, built an 18-2 lead by the half, and controlled the game for all four quarters. Final Score Cate 21 — Hueneme 5 Record: 16-2 League Record: 9-0 …
September 17, 2026
Rams Put 20 past Hueneme
9/16/26 BVWP Cate at Hueneme HS Yesterday, our Cate boys varsity water polo team traveled to Hueneme HS for our first game back after our week-long backpacking trip. Our guys picked up where they left off, controlling the game for four quarters en route to our 8th win of the season. Final Score Cate 20 …