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Girls Basketball
At Cate, the girls basketball program aims to develop fundamental skills and a passion for the game in young women.
From the novice to the advanced player, each person has a role in the program. Through expert coaching and instruction, students will have an opportunity to improve their skills in an effort to help further the goals of the team.
Sportsmanship and teamwork are of the highest order in creating an environment rich in both challenge and support. This helps creates a fun and meaningful experience for young girls.
Frontier League Champions: 2020, 2023
CIF-SS Division 4A Quarterfinals: 2020
CIF First Team:
- 2020 Meana Baher ’22
All League MVPs:
- 2023 Sophia Ospina ’25
- 2020 Maya Blattberg ’20
2023 All League Awards:
- First Team: Lilly Whelan ’25, Mary Foster ’23, & Desi Flores ’23
- Second Team: Sam Jimenez ’25, Ada Hansen ’24, & Talia Tom ’23
- Honorable Mention: Nicole Teh ’23, Kendall Thorne ’23, & Sanai Edwards ’25
2020 & 2023 Coach of the Year: Laura Moore
Coaches
Laura Moore
Varsity Head Coach
Dan Mercer
Varsity Assistant Coach
Chris Castillo
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 19-Nov | Carpinteria High School | Home | 6:30 PM | |
| Thu | 21-Nov | Nordhoff High School | Away | 7:00 PM | |
| Fri | 6-Dec | Fillmore High School | Away | 7:00 PM | |
| Tue | 10-Dec | Coastal Christian | Home | 5:00 PM | |
| Thu | 12-Dec | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 6:00 PM | |
| Mon | 16-Dec | Royal High School | Away | 6:30 PM | |
| Fri | 10-Jan | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 6:00 PM | |
| Tue | 14-Jan | Thacher School | Home | 6:30 PM | |
| Fri | 17-Jan | Carpinteria High School | Away | 6:30 PM | |
| Tue | 21-Jan | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 6:00 PM | |
| Thu | 23-Jan | Foothill Technology | Home | 6:30 PM | |
| Fri | 24-Jan | Foothill Technology | Away | 7:00 PM | |
| Tue | 28-Jan | St. Bonaventure High School | Away | 6:00 PM | |
| Thu | 30-Jan | Thacher School | Away |
Girls Basketball Game Recaps
January 7, 2024
Balanced Scoring and Tenacious Defense Lead Cate Girls Basketball
Cate Rams Dominate with 20-point First Quarter Despite a scoreless first few minutes on Friday (12/8), the Rams got hot offensively after initiating a full-court press that led to a 20-point first quarter! Cate got balanced scoring from Sania Edwards ’25, Sam Jimenez ’25, Sophia Ospina ’25, and Ada Hansen ’24 to take a 20 …