Athletics
April 23, 2024
Rams’ Unbeaten Streak Snapped by Foothill Tech
Defensive Battle Ends in Rams’ First League Loss The Cate baseball team suffered its first loss in league play thanks to an 8-0 defeat at the hands of Foothill Tech. The Rams struggled to get their offense going all day. Quinn Pullen ‘25 had a double in the first inning. Peter Lehman ‘25 and Alex …
April 20, 2024
Rams Secure Playoff Spot in Baseball Triumph
Dominant Pitching Performance Propels Rams to Victory The Cate baseball team clinched a spot in the post-season with a 14-2 win over Villanova Prep on Friday, April 19. It is the first time since 2019 that the Rams will take part in the CIF playoffs (the team won the league in 2021 and was eligible …
April 19, 2024
Cate Boys Varsity Volleyball Triumphs in Playoff Qualifier
Teamwork and Determination Propel Cate to CIF Playoffs Tonight in a deciding tiebreak match versus St. Bonaventure for 3rd in League and a berth to CIF playoffs, the Cate boys varsity team came out determined and played with grit to clinch the opportunity to advance. The team lost the first set 25-14, it seemed like …
April 18, 2024
Cate Girls Lacrosse Bounces Back with Big Win
Young Stars Shine Bright in Key Contributions Cate vs Nordoff Cate 14 Nordoff 1 Record: 7-5 After a challenging three-game losing streak, today was an excellent win for the Cate girl’s Varsity Lacrosse team. From the first draw to the final whistle, Cate dominated the airspace and control of the ball. Riley Pan ’24 accounted …
April 17, 2024
Depth and Dominance: Cate Swimming Triumphs Again
Varsity Boys and Girls Win Big, Setting School Records For the second time in five days, Cate swimming traveled to Ventura, this time for a dual meet with host Foothill Tech, along with teams from St. Bonaventure and Bishop Diego. Like last week, the Cate varsity teams won by wide margins. The boys’ JV team …
April 17, 2024
Cate Baseball Dominates Villanova Prep in 12-2 Win
Lehman’s 15 Ks, Offense Shine in Road Win The Cate baseball team continued its march toward the postseason with a nice 12-2 win over Villanova Prep on the road. The victory puts Cate at 10-3 on the year. Chase Meyer ‘26, Peter Lehman ‘25, and Ethan Gibson ‘25 all had multi-hit games for Cate. Lehman …
April 16, 2024
Cate Rams Sweep Villanova Wildcats in Tennis Showdown
Rams Continue Winning Streak, Eyes Set on Championships In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Cate Rams tennis team swept the Villanova Wildcats in both singles and doubles matches during their recent showdown. Despite facing three solid singles players from the Wildcats, the Rams only conceded one point. Kakeru Hirofuji ’27 and Felipe …
April 16, 2024
Unstoppable Cate Swim Team Dominates Invitational Meet
Overcoming Adversity and Making Waves in Ventura The Cate Swim Team faced off against eight other teams in an invitational format in Ventura on Friday (4/12). Head Coach Tobin White says, “We were missing an unusually large number of athletes due to illnesses and conflicts, especially on the girls’ side, and we weren’t sure we …
April 14, 2024
Cate Rams Shine Despite Challenging New England-like Conditions
PRs and Podium Finishes for Cate Rams On a day that resembled a New England spring track meet, the small contingent of Cate runners fared very well before the timing system had weather issues, and the Rams headed back up the hill for the afternoon. Emerson Evans ’26 continues to show her athleticism in the …
April 10, 2024
Cate Lacrosse Shows Grit in Loss to Dos Pueblos
Reflecting on Performance and Looking Ahead to Improvement We gave up a bad loss today to a very strong Dos Pueblos team in Goleta, falling 6-18. The Charges have been on the rise for the last two years, and brought their best today. We showed some good moments, but ultimately weren’t about to compete where …
April 10, 2024
League Play Success: Cate Defeats Santa Clara
Pullen and Ke Shine in Offensive Effort The Cate baseball team kicked off league play with a 6-2 win on the road against Santa Clara. At the plate, Quinn Pullen ‘25 led the way going 2-3 with 2 walks. Alex Ke ‘27 had a hit and had 3 RBIs on the day. Josh Butler ‘26 …
April 9, 2024
Cate Boys’ Volleyball: A Week of Triumphs!
Sweeps Rivals, Shines in Chatsworth Tournament It’s been a lot of volleyball for the Cate Boys Varsity Volleyball over the last 5 days. In a fun-filled non-league match with cross-town rival Carpinteria High last Thursday night, Cate swept in three sets 25-17, 25-14, 25-20. The team then traveled to Calabasas High to play in the …
April 9, 2024
Cate Tennis Falls Short against Foothill Tech 11-7
Dragons Dominate Early, Rams Rally Late The Dragons were ready to go from the start and jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead on Cate before Ethan Bloom ’24 got his match turned around and put the first point on the board for the Rams. His finish got the whole team going, and the second …
April 5, 2024
This Week in Athletics
Exciting Times on the Mesa: A Look at Cate Athletics Over the past few weeks, the Mesa has been buzzing with excitement as Cate Athletics showcases a mix of triumphs and challenges across various sports. From the diamond to the pool, volleyball court, tennis courts, lacrosse fields, and track, the Rams have been leaving their …
April 4, 2024
Rams Tennis Shows Grit in Face of Tough Competition Against San Marcos
Despite 5-17 Loss, Cate Varsity Boys Tennis Demonstrates Determination and Skill on the Court In a thrilling match-up that pitted the Cate Varsity Boys Tennis team against the formidable San Marcossquad, the Rams showcased their resilience and determination. Despite facing tough competition, the Cate team exhibited exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the contest. Facing off …
April 3, 2024
Cate Rams Dominate Newbury Park in High-Scoring Marathon Victory
Offensive Firepower and Defensive Tenacity Propel Rams to Victory Despite Pitching Challenges The Cate baseball team played another marathon game on Wednesday, April 3, as they traveled to Newbury Park and beat the Newbury Park Adventist Gators 19-9. The win makes the Rams 6-3 on the year. The Rams offense showed up in a big …
March 30, 2024
Cate Lacrosse Stuns Valencia with 7-6 Upset Victory
Rain Can’t Dampen Cate’s Spirits Cate 7 Valencia 6 Record: 4-2 Cate upset Valencia in a huge 7-6 win at home today! From the draws to the transition, Cate quickly got in the heads of Valencia and left it all on the field. After Valencia quickly won two draws and scored twice in the opening …
March 29, 2024
Cate Boys Volleyball Secures Win in Four
Richmond Leads Cate to Victory Against Dunn Cate Boys Volleyball won in 4 sets against Dunn this evening. Ben Richmond ’24 led the team with a double-double of 16 kills and 14 digs. Max DeVore ‘ 24, had an excellent night, passing well and contributing eight kills and three digs. Oliver Lee ’24 came out …
March 29, 2024
Rams’ 5-Game Streak Snapped by Valley Christian
Defensive Struggles and Missed Opportunities Plague Cate Rams The Cate baseball team had their 5-game winning streak snapped on Thursday, March 28, with an 8-0 loss to visiting Valley Christian Academy from Santa Maria. The loss pushes Cate to 5-3. The Rams struggled to figure out the hard-throwing right-hander from Valley Christian. Peter Lehman ’25, …
March 28, 2024
Cate Tennis Soars Past Thacher with 14-4 Win
Bloom and Hirofuji Lead Charge with Stellar Performances Cate school defeated Thacher at home today in league play 14-4. Cate played with some momentum after the Tuesday win over Camarillo, winning 8 out of 9 points in singles. Ethan Bloom ’24 had a solid day at number one singles while still recovering from a cold, …