Fall
Football
As coaches, our goal is for our student-athletes to learn and enjoy the game of football.
Our work as a team is accomplished through regimented instruction, strength and conditioning training, and teaching the rules and fundamentals of the game. Our team is rooted in the values of sportsmanship, accountability, determination, and friendship.
By placing others above self and working towards common goals, student-athletes will learn to succeed in a challenging and supportive environment.
Cate 8-Player Football Tradition
- CIF Semifinalist 2007, 2015, 2023, 2024 (D1)
- 15 Straight Playoff Appearances
- League Championships 2007,2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024
- 2025 CIF Finalists (D2)
- 2021 CIF Champions
2025 All-CIF Awards
- Defensive Player of the Year: Barron Crayton ’26
- First Team: Shogo Hayashi ’27, Quincy Thorne ’26, Oliver Charvel ’26, Noah Casbarro ’26, and Chase Meyer ’26.
- Second Team: Sam Lambiotte ’28
Coaches
Ben Soto
Head Coach
Wade Ransom
Assistant Coach
Michael Lee
Assistant Coach
Juarez Newsome
Assistant Coach
Mel Deaile
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 30-Aug | Valley Christian Academy | Home | 1:30 PM | (L) 20 - 30 |
| Sat | 13-Sep | Cancelled: Animo Robinson | Away | 1:00 PM | |
| Sat | 20-Sep | Coast Union High School | Home | 1:00 PM | (W) 40 - 20 |
| Sat | 27-Sep | Orcutt Academy | Away | 1:00 PM | (L) 48 - 54 |
| Sat | 4-Oct | Faith Baptist | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 6 - 41 |
| Sat | 11-Oct | Thacher School | Away | 2:00 PM | (L) 32 - 49 |
| Sat | 18-Oct | Chadwick School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 20 - 55 |
| Fri | 24-Oct | Sage Hill School | Away | 6:00 PM | (L) 16 - 42 |
| Thu | 30-Oct | Flintridge Preparatory School | Away | 5:00 PM | (L) 17 - 46 |
| Sat | 8-Nov | United Christian Academy | Home | 12:00 PM | (W) 64 - 18 |
| Sat | 15-Nov | Santa Clarita Christian | Away | 7:00 PM | (W) 15 - 6 |
| Fri | 21-Nov | Calvary Baptist | Home | 7:00 PM | (W) 46 - 14 |
| Sat | 29-Nov | Lancaster Baptist | Home | 1:00 PM | (L) 18 - 56 |
Football Game Recaps
November 19, 2025
Rams Win Rainy Quarter Final Bout
CIF-SS Division 2 Quarterfinals Cate (4-7) 2 6 0 7 15 Santa Clarita Christian (3-8) 0 0 0 6 6 On a rain soaked Saturday night the Cate Rams traveled to Santa Clarita Christian for a Division 2 quarterfinal matchup. The torrential rain would play a role in the contest for both teams throughout. The Rams defense held tough on the opening possession after …
November 10, 2025
Rams Win First Round
Saturday 11/8 Game #9 CIF-SS Playoffs Division 2 First Round United Christian vs. Cate UCA (4-6) 0 12 0 6 18 Cate (3-7) 9 28 27 0 64 On Saturday, the Cate Rams hosted the United Christian Eagles in the first round of the Division 2 playoffs. By virtue of their strength of schedule metric, the Rams are seeded #5 for the post-season. …
November 4, 2025
Rams Battle #1 Flintridge Prep
Cate 0 0 10 7 Flintridge Prep 14 20 6 6 The Cate Rams traveled to take on the #1 ranked Flintridge Prep Wolves to conclude the regular season for a rare Thursday night game. Coming out of the gate it was a back and forth affair with both teams trading punches. The Rams went three and out on their opening drive …