Athletics
December 19, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Cate athletics wrapped up the Fall seasons with football and cross country ended their seasons over the Fall Break. Cross Country ran incredibly well in the CIF-SS Finals at Mt. SAC, but ultimately fell short of making states in Fresno. Sophie ’27 (9th overall; 18:19) and Ati ’27 (17th overall; 15:23) both were one spot …
December 18, 2025
Girls Varsity Water Polo Battles Royal
Cate 5 = 0 + 1 + 3 + 2 Royal 10 = 0 + 4 + 4 + 2 Yesterday, our Cate girls’ water polo team hosted Royal High School for our second matchup of the season. Earlier in the season, we lost 17-5 to this talented Royal group, so although the outcome yesterday …
December 18, 2025
GVBB Finishes the Year With a Win
The Cate girls varsity basketball team returned to action Tuesday night for its second league game of the season against Laguna Blanca. After fielding a roster of just seven players last year, Laguna has rebuilt its program and now boasts 15 players, competing with renewed intensity and aggressiveness. The Rams, however, were largely unfazed by …
December 18, 2025
Rams Beats Fillmore
Coming off an emotional win the previous night, Your Cate Rams travelled south for the second consecutive road game against a non-league opponent when we faced the Fillmore Flashes. Our starting eleven was as follows: Sophomore Goalkeeper Alejandro Sandoval at goal. The defensive backline was led by Senior Charlie Dorion, junior Teke Meisel, Sophomore Nicolas …
December 17, 2025
Cate Battles Injuries and Illness VS Grace
Tuesday, 16-Dec-25 Cate GVS 0 – 2 Grace School Saves: Kirra Tanaka (10) Once again, we were short when it came to healthy bodies and big on heart. The Grace team was good, and physical, and we matched them, especially in the second half. Goalkeeper Kirra Tanaka gets special credit for keeping the half to …
December 17, 2025
Rams Win Over Oaks Christian
Last evening, your Cate Rams traveled south on the 101 to face a tough opponent in a non-league match against powerhouse Oaks Christian Lions. After getting stuck in traffic, the Rams had to shorten their pregame warmup and prepare for the much-anticipated match. Our starting eleven was as follows: Sophomore Goalkeeper Alejandro Sandoval at goal. The defensive …
December 16, 2025
Rams Struggle to Score Against Nordhoff
Cate GVBB 31 vs Nordhoff 54 Tough loss for the Cate girls varsity basketball team against Nordhoff. Despite Nordhoff’s record, they have played more games and feature multiple scorers, making them a challenging opponent. The Rams came out ready. Knowing we had a height advantage, we capitalized on it early. In addition to multiple steals …
December 15, 2025
Rams Fall to Villanova
Cate GVBB 37 vs Villanova 51 The Cate girls’ varsity basketball team lost its first league game of the season to Villanova in disappointing fashion. The Rams dominated the first half, leading by 15 points at one point in the second quarter. They were led by sophomore Josie Song, who scored 11 of her 16 …
December 15, 2025
Cate – 57 Channel Islands – 27
Cate – 57 Channel Islands – 27 The Cate boys varsity basketball team opened their first game of the Thacher Tournament with a strong team win over Channel Islands. The Rams showcased balanced scoring, with three players finishing in double figures: juniors Jackson Steele (16) and Braylin Glomah (13), and sophomore Michael Mumbo (10). Cate …
December 15, 2025
Cate Draws Carpinteria HS
Friday, 12-Dec-25 Cate GVS 1 – 1 Carpinteria HS Saves: Mimi Power (9) Assist: Fiona Pan Goal: Precious Adjei (37 min) Our team really rose to the challenge today. The Carp High team was good – they had good passing, they had really good speed – and we were depleted every which way. The result …
December 15, 2025
Rams Run Riot Against Coast Union
On a overcast Saturday afternoon, your Cate Rams played their second league game of the season when they hosted the Coast Union Broncos on Meldman field. Coming off their first victory of the season, the Rams were looking to make it two in a row. Today’s starting 11 looked like this: Sophomore Goal Keeper Alejandro Sandoval …
December 15, 2025
Rams Win Big Over Foothill Tech
Yesterday, on a cool Thursday evening, your Cate Rams Men’s Varsity soccer team played their first league game of the season against Foothill Technology. The starting 11 looked like this: Sophomore Shirdon Nouh, Senior Charlie Dorion, and Junior Aydin Barry on the back line. Senior Quincy Thorne, Juniors Teke Meisel, Miles Thompson, Nolan Montoya, and …
December 12, 2025
Cate Falls to St. Bonaventure
Thursday, 11-Dec-25 Cate GVS 0 – 3 St. Bonaventure Saves: Mimi Power (14) That was the kind of game where we are pleased to have survived and be injury free. The goals against were big, driven shots from distance and should not negate Mimi’s incredible 14 saves, including coming out to stop a breakaway with her …
December 11, 2025
Rams Falls to Strong a Bishop Team
The Cate Boys Varsity Basketball team dropped its Tri-Valley League opener to a strong and energized Bishop Diego squad (6–1). Bishop, bolstered by new personnel and relentless guard play, stayed in their 2-2-1 press for all 32 minutes. The sustained pressure slowed Cate’s offense and forced too many turnovers, allowing the Cardinals to build an …
December 11, 2025
Cate Draws Thacher 1-1
Tuesday, 9-Dec-25 Cate GVS 1 – 1 Thacher Saves: Mimi Power (9) Assist: Precious Adjei Goal: Harper Bishop (50 min) Well my adrenaline was pumping an hour before kickoff and I think it’s just starting to regulate now. What an intense first league game against our rivals. The result was totally appropriate in that it …
December 11, 2025
Cate – 53 Faith Baptist – 58
The Cate boys varsity basketball team faced off Friday night against a familiar opponent—Faith Baptist—in a rematch of last year’s CIF First Round playoff game. After a sluggish outing in their first game back from break against Coastal Christian, the Rams opened this one with renewed energy and purpose. From the tip, Cate’s defensive intensity …
December 11, 2025
Girls Soccer Welcomes Stevenson in Home Opener
Friday, 5-Dec-25 Cate GVS 0 – 1 Stevenson School Saves: Kirra Tanaka (6), Mimi Power (3) Our opening game was one of those soccer matches where the scoreboard doesn’t quite reflect the reality on the field. It was a very even game, and I’m obviously biased, but our group (in their new blue uniforms) looked …
December 5, 2025
Girls Varsity Water Polo Cate vs Louisville
Girls Varsity Water Polo Cate vs Louisville Yesterday, our Cate girls’ water polo team traveled to LA for a matchup with Louisville High School. The final score was a 15-4 loss, bringing our regular season record to 1-2. Louisville is a well-coached, talented group that played physical, tough water polo for four quarters. We were …
December 5, 2025
Girls Basketball Sinks Santa Clara
Cate: 11+10+10+10 = 41 Santa Clara: 0+5+4+6= 15 The Cate girls’ varsity basketball team had its first game back since Fall Break and secured a strong team win over Santa Clara, 41–15. The Rams put together four balanced quarters, received contributions from every player, and gained crucial experience for our young squad. After shaking …
December 5, 2025
Boys Soccer Kick off the Season against Pacifica
Your Cate Men’s Varsity Soccer team played their first game of the 2025-26 season earlier today when we hosted the Pacifica HS Tritons on Meldman field. For the past couple of seasons we’ve looking for local competitive teams to play in the preseason knowing that it would help our team be better prepared for the league …