Athletics
September 18, 2025
Cate Sweeps Villanova in Road Tilt
The Cate girls volleyball team put together a strong all-around performance Thursday night (9/18), defeating Villanova Prep in straight sets. The Rams edged out a competitive first set with several lead changes before closing strong for a 25-22 win. In the second, Cate pulled away midway through behind a few service runs to take control, …
September 18, 2025
Rams Charge Past Oxnard in Home Opener
Yesterday, September 18, our Cate boys water polo team hosted Oxnard High School in our home opener. After a shaky start, our group was able to settle in and play some high-quality water polo en route to a ten-goal win. Perimeter takeaways consistently fueled our counterattack, which allowed us to pull away in the second …
September 16, 2025
Cate Drops Match to Louisville
Cate hosted Louisville on Tuesday, September 16, and faced a tough challenge against a strong and physical opponent. Louisville came out firing in the first set, using aggressive serving and dominant net play to take the set 25-12. The Rams faced a similar start in the second set, falling behind 5-0, and Louisville maintained control …
September 16, 2025
Cate Battles Hard but Falls to Louisville in Straight Sets
The Cate girls volleyball team hosted Louisville on Tuesday night (9/16) and, despite a slow start, pushed the visitors to the brink in the final set before dropping a 3-0 decision. Louisville came out firing in the opening set, using aggressive serving and a strong attack to win 25-12. The momentum carried into the second, …
September 16, 2025
Rams Dominate Rio Mesa, 18-3
On September 16, our Cate boys water polo team traveled to Oxnard for a non-league match with Rio Mesa High School. All fifteen varsity players made contributions toward a statement win. We jumped to an early lead from a stifling press defense, which fueled an aggressive counterattack. Our offense had been struggling through our first …
September 16, 2025
Cate Tennis Moves to 4-0 with Pair of Dominant Performances
Cate girls’ tennis has now fully settled back into the tennis groove after the annual school “Outings Week.” Last week, they picked up a 9-0 win over visiting Santa Ynez High School and today have registered a 15-3 win over visiting Thacher School to open Tri-Valley League play. How it Happened: Cate was led today …
September 12, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Fall sports are officially underway at Cate! After returning from the annual Outings Week and getting back into the swing of the school year, all five fall teams have now started their seasons. Thursday marked the first competition for the cross country team, and the girls tennis, football, volleyball, and boys water polo squads have …
September 11, 2025
Rams Drop Close Battle to Dons, 6-5
Yesterday, September 11th, our Cate Boys’ varsity water polo team traveled to Santa Barbara High School for our second non-league match of the season. With only two practices under our belt, we were back in action after a week in the back country. This was a back-and-forth battle as both teams played stifling team defense, …
September 11, 2025
Rams Open Season at TCAA Preview Meet
Yesterday, the Runnin’ Rams had their first opportunity to show off their fitness at the TCAA League Preview in Ventura. The day got underway with our JV boys running the two-mile course. Ian Kim was our top finisher, placing fifth overall in a time of 13:10. The varsity girls competed on the three-mile course, and …
September 2, 2025
Rams Fall to Valley Christian Academy in Season Opener
The Cate Rams opened up their 2025 football season playing the inaugural game at their new home, Meldman Field. On a sweltering Carpinteria day the Rams hosted renewed rival Valley Christian Academy of Santa Maria. Led by Head Coach Ben Soto in his 21st year at the helm, the Rams are looking to expand on …
August 29, 2025
Boys Water Polo Topple Newbury Park in Season Opener
By Head Coach Jesse Morrison Yesterday, August 28th, our Cate boys varsity water polo team traveled to Newbury Park High School for our first non-league match of the season. It was great to have this hungry team back in the pool after a successful 2024 season. We jumped to an early advantage, turning stifling defense …
August 29, 2025
Girls Tennis Take Down Royals, 14-4
By Head Coach Trevor Thorpe Cate Girls’ Tennis moved to 2-0 on the season today with a 14-4 win. Playing a Channel League opponent for the second time in a week, Cate took a 6-0 lead in the first round against home team San Marcos High School. How it Happened: Cate sophomore Ivy Huang defeated …
August 21, 2025
Girls Tennis Opens Season with Statement Win over Dos Pueblos
Cate School girls tennis opened their season with another barn-burner of a match with a 10-8 victory over Dos Pueblos on Thursday. This early-season match-up pitted last season’s D2 Semifinalists (Cate) against last season’s D3 Semifinalists (Dos Pueblos) in Goleta, California. With just three days of team practice under the belt, the Rams rallied together …
May 22, 2025
Cate Wins CIF Title in Tennis Thriller
The Cate Rams defeat the San Marcos Royals to capture the Division 3 tennis championship, their second in three seasons. On a beautiful afternoon at the Claremont Club, Cate and San Marcos did the Santa Barbara tennis community proud with a championship contest that came down to the last 10 minutes of a three hour …
May 21, 2025
Rams Fall in 3-2 Playoff Heartbreaker
The Cate baseball season came to a heartbreaking end this afternoon as the Rams fell on the road to the La Quinta Aztecs by a 3-2 score. The two sides played an even game all afternoon long. Each squad scored in the first inning. La Quinta jumped ahead with two runs in the third. Cate …
May 21, 2025
Extra-Inning Thriller Sends Rams to Round Two
The Cate baseball team advanced to the 2nd round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs with a dramatic, heart stopping 3-2 over Azusa in 9 innings this afternoon. After the Aztecs got on the board in the 2nd inning, the Rams answered with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to a 2 …
May 16, 2025
This Week in Athletics
As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate Athletics is riding a wave of momentum across multiple sports. From historic playoff runs to league titles and record-breaking performances, Rams athletes have made their mark in every arena. While some teams have wrapped up memorable seasons, others—like boys’ tennis and baseball—are still battling in CIF …
May 2, 2025
This Week in Athletics
Final Scores, First-Time Stars, and Postseason Momentum As the spring season enters its final stretch, Cate athletes are rising to the occasion with grit and grace. On the Mesa, teams are showcasing the results of months of hard work—racking up win streaks, breaking records, and locking in playoff spots. Whether led by seasoned seniors or …
April 30, 2025
Rams Edge Dunn to Clinch League Title
Lehman shines on the mound, Meyer’s squeeze bunt seals thrilling 1-0 win The Cate baseball team clinched the Frontier League championship with a thrilling 1-0 victory at Dunn this afternoon. The game was a pitchers duel all game long and was locked at 0-0 until the top of the 7th inning. With Dunn’s big and …
April 25, 2025
Rams Rally to Victory Over Carpinteria in Final Match
Freshmen shine in impressive varsity debuts as Cate sweeps the next three sets for a 3-1 win Cate High School defeated Carpinteria High School 3–1. After a narrow loss in the first set, the team responded with resilience, sweeping the next three sets to secure the win. Freshman JV player Sam Lambiotte made an impressive …