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
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 2-Sep | Flintridge Preparatory School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 42 - 44 |
| Sat | 16-Sep | Valley Christian School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 22 - 52 |
| Sat | 30-Sep | Chadwick School | Home | 2:00 PM | (L) 18 - 27 |
| Fri | 6-Oct | Cancelled: Fulton College Prep | Away | 3:00 PM | |
| Fri | 13-Oct | Santa Clara High School | Away | 7:00 PM | (W) 59 - 20 |
| Sat | 21-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 2:00 PM | (W) 47 - 6 |
| Sat | 28-Oct | Thacher School | Away | 2:00 PM | (W) 33 - 8 |
| Fri | 3-Nov | Flintridge Preparatory School | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 33 - 25 |
| Fri | 10-Nov | Valley Christian School | Neutral | 7:00 PM | (L) 24 - 61 |
Football Game Recaps
November 13, 2023
Cate Rams Bow Out in CIF Semifinals
The Cate football season ended in the CIF Semi-Finals with a 61-24 defeat to #2 seed Valley Christian. The Lions dominated the game from the get-go. The Cate offensive highlights came on a second-quarter touchdown run from Quinn Pullen ’25, a third-quarter touchdown pass from Pullen ’25 to Kristian Scurtis ’24, and a fourth-quarter touchdown …
November 7, 2023
Cate Earns Semifinal Spot with Victory
Rams’ Football Triumph in Tight Rematch with Flintridge The Cate Football team punched its ticket to the CIF Southern Section Semifinals with a 33-25 win at Flintridge Prep on Friday, November 3. The game served as a rematch from Week 1, and, just as it was on the previous occasion, the two sides played in …
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 …