Fall
Girls Tennis
The Rams have won three straight Tri-Valley League titles and continue to be one of the top small-school teams in Southern California.
While the school size is small, the competition isn’t. The Rams have competed in CIF-SS Divison 1 playoffs from 2017 to 2021, competing against some of the largest schools in the CIF Southern Section of California.
The team consistenly finds itself ranked in the divisional top ten and has qualified for the post season for 12 consecutive years.
Whether your a novice or a experienced player, the Cate tennis program fosters an environment where students can learn the game, improve their skills or compete at the highest of high school team tennis.
CIF-SS Champions: 2023 (D3)
CIF Finalists: 1998, 1999 (D4)
CIF Semifinalists 2010 (D4)
CIF Quarterfinalists 2013 (D4), 2015 (D2), 2016 (D2)
Tri-Valley League Champions: 2015-2019, 2021
Condor League Champions 2009-2010, 2012
2023 Tri-Valley League MVP: Lisa Hasbe ’27 (Singles)
2023 All-League Honorees:
- First Team—Alyna Takahashi ’24 (Singles)
- First Team—Colette Chang ’25 & Reyna Takahashi ’27 (Doubles)
Coaches
Varsity
Trevor Thorpe
Head Coach
Mark Polowczak
Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity
Margot Dorion
Head Coach
Colin Donovan
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 29-Aug | Dos Pueblos High School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 9 - 9 |
| Thu | 12-Sep | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | Away | 2:30 PM | (W) 8 - 1 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Thu | 19-Sep | Foothill Technology | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Fri | 20-Sep | Rancho Bernardo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 2 - 4 |
| Sat | 21-Sep | San Dieguito Academy | Away | 8:30 AM | (W) 5 - 1 |
| Sat | 21-Sep | Arroyo Grande High School | Away | 12:00 PM | (W) 5 - 1 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Laguna Blanca School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Thu | 3-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Tue | 8-Oct | Foothill Technology | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Thu | 10-Oct | Laguna Blanca School | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Tue | 15-Oct | Arroyo Grande High School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Thu | 17-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Tue | 22-Oct | Tri Valley League Finals | Home | ||
| Wed | 23-Oct | San Marcos High School | Home | 3:15 PM | |
| Thu | 24-Oct | Tri Valley League Finals | Home |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12-Sep | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 7 - 11 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Thacher School | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 7 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Providence School | Away | 3:15 PM | (L) 2 - 9 |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 7 |
| Thu | 17-Oct | Santa Barbara High School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Fri | 18-Oct | Carpinteria High School | Away | 3:30 PM |
Girls Tennis Match Recaps
October 10, 2024
Rams Crush Laguna Blanca 16-2, One Step Closer to Perfect League Season
Cate continues their impressive season, showcasing depth and resilience in a decisive win over Laguna Blanca at Hope Ranch. Cate girls’ tennis notches another lopsided victory on the way to a second-consecutive undefeated Tri-Valley League season. Despite strong play from the Owls at #1 singles and doubles, the Rams left Hope Ranch with a 16-2 …
October 9, 2024
Rams Extinguish Dragons, Move to 6-0 in the League
Cate secures a commanding 16-2 win over Foothill Tech, with contributions from 15 different players to improve to 6-0 in league play, 10-1 overall. How it Happened After spending last week’s undefeated stint in the doubles lineup, Lisa Hasebe ’27 and Jade Wang ’28 returned to the singles side to collect a pair of convincing …
October 3, 2024
Cate Tennis Dominates Villanova and Thacher, Eyes Tri-Valley League Title
With a 17-1 sweep in both matches, Cate remains undefeated in league play, led by freshman stars Ivy Huang and the doubles duo of Jade Wang and Lisa Hasebe. Cate girls’ tennis moves to 5-0 in league play (9-1 overall) with 17-1 wins over Villanova and Thacher. The team has now won 15-consecutive Tri-Valley League …