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
Craig Bouma
Assistant Coach
Donald Deaile
Assistant Coach
Wade Ransom
Coordinator (Offense)
Mel Deaile
Coordinator (Defense)
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 29-Aug | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 5:00 PM | (W) 46 - 0 |
| Sat | 5-Sep | Valley Christian Academy | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 60 - 28 |
| Sat | 19-Sep | Poly/Pasadena | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 27 - 28 |
| Sat | 26-Sep | Santa Clarita Christian | Home | 1:30 PM | (L) 14 - 53 |
| Sat | 3-Oct | Cancelled: Orcutt Academy | Home | 10:00 AM | |
| Fri | 9-Oct | Flintridge Preparatory School | Away | 6:30 PM | (L) 25 - 33 |
| Sat | 17-Oct | Sage Hill School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 6 - 46 |
| Sat | 24-Oct | Chadwick School | Away | 2:00 PM | (L) 6 - 52 |
| Sat | 31-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 8 - 35 |
Football Game Recaps
October 22, 2026
Football Loses to Sage Hill
SAGE HILL 23 14 9 0 = 46 CATE 0 6 0 0 = 6 The Cate Rams hosted the Sage Hill Lightning for a Tri-Valley League matchup. The Lightning came into the contest ranked #2 in the state for 8 player football, boasting a 5-0 record. The …
October 22, 2026
Cate Falls to Flintridge
10/9/26 BVF Cate at Flintridge Prep Friday 10/9, the Cate boys varsity football team traveled south for a league matchup against Flintridge Prep. Under the lights, the Rams battled throughout the night in a hard-fought contest that came down to the final minute before ultimately falling just short. Final Score Cate 25 — Flintridge 33 …
September 15, 2026
Cate Football Rolls to 2-0
Cate. 12 34. 6. 8. 60 VCA. 7. 7. 0. 14. 28 Sam Lambiotte 5 TDs (4 rushing , 1 defensive) Will Murray 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception Marcelo Emal-Langrand 8 tackles The Cate Rams traveled to Santa Maria to face Valley Christian Academy for a …