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 (D1)
- 13 Straight Playoff Appearances
- League Championships 2007,2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2023
- 2021 CIF Champions
- Div. 1 MVP— Will Bouma ‘22
- Div. 1 Offensive Player of the Year— Mason Oetgen ‘22
- 2023 All South Coast Football Team—Tyler Martinez ’24
2023 All-CIF Awards
- First Team: Tyler Martinez ’24, Kristian Scurtis ’24, Henry Bouma ’25
- Second Team: Johnny Foster ’25, Cody Mast ’25, Zach Coulter ’25
2023 All League Awards
- Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Martinez ’24
- Defensive Player of the Year: Kristian Scurtis ’24
- First Team: Henry Bouma ’25, Zach Coulter ’25, Johnny Foster ’25, Cody Mast ’25
- Second Team: Quinn Pullen ’25, Riley Valente ’25
Coaches
Ben Soto
Head Coach
Wade Ransom
Assistant Coach
Craig Bouma
Assistant Coach
Juarez Newsome
Assistant Coach
Mel Deaile
Assistant Coach
David Soto ’08
Assistant Coach
Randy Person ’10
Assistant Coach
Football Game Recaps
November 3, 2023
Cate Rams March to Playoffs with Convincing 33-8 Win Against Thacher
Rams Ready for Playoff Redemption Against Flintridge Prep The Cate School football team picked up its third win in a row with a 33-8 win over rival Thacher last week (10/28). The win pushes the Rams to 3-3. The game started as expected, with the two sides trading defensive stops and forcing turnovers. The end …
October 24, 2023
Cate Rams’ Depth and Dominance on Family Weekend
Every Player Shines as Cate School Dominates The Cate School football team rolled to its second straight victory with a 47-6 win over the visiting Villanova Wildcats. The Cate defense started the scoring when Kristian Scurtis ’24 picked off the Wildcat pass and took it to the house for a 35-yard pick 6. After a …
October 17, 2023
Explosive Offense and Strong Defense Power Cate’s Win
Scurtis and Martinez Shine in Offensive Showcase Friday the 13th proved to be anything but scary for the Cate football team, as the Rams marched to their first win of the year with a 59-20 romp over the Santa Clara Saints in Oxnard. The Rams’ first half was filled with plenty of firepower. Kristian Scurtis …