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 | |
| Sat | 24-Oct | Chadwick School | Away | 2:00 PM | |
| Sat | 31-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 2:00 PM |
Football Game Recaps
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 …
August 31, 2026
Rams Win Opener Over Villanova HS
Week 1 Villanova Prep Saturday 8/29/2026- 7pm 8/29/26 BV Football Cate vs Villanova HS Yesterday, our Cate varsity football team traveled to Villanova for our first game of the year in this non-league local match. While the Rams may have started slow with only an 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. We …
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 …