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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 …


April 20, 2025

Rams Shine at Historic Russell Cup Meet

Personal records and podium finishes highlight a strong showing for Cate Track & Field Last weekend, the Cate Track & Field program went to Carpinteria High School to compete in the 105th annual Russell Cup Track Meet—the oldest small school track meet in California. Cate brought 20 athletes to the meet, and several Rams delivered …


April 18, 2025

Rams Rally Past Santa Barbara to Clinch Playoffs

Davidson, Mast, and Thorne lead gritty team effort as Cate avenges early-season loss. In a hard-fought matchup full of intensity and momentum swings, the Cate Rams came out on top against Santa Barbara, to avenge their early season loss and secure a trip to the playoffs. Cate opened the scoring with a slick connection between …


April 11, 2025

This Week in Athletics

As spring sports hit full stride, Cate athletes are delivering standout performances across the board—from dominant win streaks to record-breaking feats. On the Mesa, where Cate’s teams compete with pride and purpose, the recent stretch featured program-defining moments, including five new swim records at the Tri-County Invitational, a five-game win streak for baseball, and key …


April 11, 2025

Head of School’s Notebook: Pacing and Pause

Last week, the pace on campus shifted. We moved into April, and everything started to move faster. End-of-year projects, exams, planning for Commencement – all of it now feels just around the corner. My inbox is full of questions about the years ahead: 2026, 2027, 2028. This time of year always comes with urgency. But …


April 4, 2025

Cate Rallies Late to Edge Dos Pueblos

Ospina and Holmes Lead Fourth-Quarter Comeback Victory, 14-13   The Cate girls lacrosse team earned a thrilling 14–13 win over Dos Pueblos in a hard-fought, high-energy battle marked by resilience and grit. Cate opened strong, winning the first two draws and jumping out to an early 2–0 lead. Dos Pueblos responded quickly, evening the score …


April 3, 2025

Lehman Shines as Rams Defeat Santa Clara

Lehman Dominates on the Mound as Rams Roll Past Santa Clara, 16–1 The Cate Rams traveled to Oxnard and delivered a commanding 16–1 victory over the Santa Clara Saints, improving to 5–3 overall and 3–1 in Frontier League play. Senior captain Peter ‘25 was dominant on the mound, tossing a complete game with 15 strikeouts over …


March 28, 2025

This Week in Athletics

Cate Athletics is off to a thrilling start this season, with teams across multiple sports making their mark through impressive performances, record-breaking achievements, and hard-fought battles. From the volleyball court to the lacrosse field, the Rams have showcased skill, resilience, and determination, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. With key players stepping up …


March 28, 2025

Head of School’s Notebook

Today, we welcomed a record number of newly admitted students and their parents for Revisit Day. The influx of nearly 250 visitors is a rare and wonderful event here on the Mesa, made even more special by the purpose of their visit. Like so many of the milestones we experience and expect each school year …