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May 1, 2024
Tough Loss, Bright Future: Cate Tennis Reflects on CIF Opener
Honoring the Legacy of Senior Players The Rams went out in the first round of CIF today. The Marina High School Vikings won the match 13-5 at their courts in Huntington Beach. The Rams can walk away from this match proudly. They came ready to play and fought hard to the last point with dignity …
May 1, 2024
Cate Swimmers Set New Standards: Record-Breaking Day at CIF Prelims
13 Swimmers Qualify for Finals, Ready to Make a Splash Cate Swimming had a big day at the CIF Division 3 Championship Prelims today, highlighted by four school records, including a remarkable two records in one event. In the boys’ 200 medley relay, the team of Josiah Hansen ’27, Phin Stephenson ’25, Zach White ’24, …
April 30, 2024
Heartbreak on the Field: Cate Rams Fall Short to Canyon in CIF Playoff Thriller
A Story of Resilience: Cate Rams Battle Canyon to the Bitter End in CIF Playoff Contest Cate lost a heartbreaker to visiting Canyon in the CIF Southern Section D2 Wildcard game this afternoon, 9-11. We saw Canyon in last year’s D3 quarterfinal and were eager to get another shot at them. We wish this one …
April 29, 2024
Cate Track & Field Dominates League Finals, Eyes CIF-SS D4 Prelims
From Personal Bests to Team Triumphs: Rams Ready for Next Week’s Showdown On a very windy afternoon at Carp HS, the Rams had ten individuals, some in two events, and two relay teams advance to next Saturday’s CIF-SS D4 Prelims-May 4. The Prelims will be at Carp HS. Field events begin at 11:00, and the …
April 27, 2024
Cate Varsity Volleyball Falls Short in CIF Playoff
A Valiant Effort Against Top-Seeded Rivals Last Friday night, in a CIF playoff match at Malibu High, the Cate boys varsity volleyball team lost a heartbreaker match to the #1 seed Malibu in five sets. The team started out playing on all cylinders and took the first set quickly. However, Malibu battled back and eeked …
April 26, 2024
Head of School’s Notebook: First and Forever
As I endeavor to learn all I can about Cate, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed examining artifacts from our archives. Each photograph, article, or set of meeting minutes lends me some clue about how who we are today was informed by our past. Most recently, I asked our archivist, Judy Savage, to help me find documents related …
April 26, 2024
This Week in Athletics
From the diamond to the court, from the track to the pool, Cate School’s athletes have been showcasing their spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence. In a series of thrilling competitions, the Rams have left a trail of victories, shattered records, and triumphant moments. Whether it’s baseball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, track and field, or swimming, …
April 25, 2024
Cate Swim Team Shines at Tri Valley League Prelims
Phin Stephenson Sets New School Record in 100 Breaststroke The Cate Swim team raced at the Tri Valley League Championship preliminary qualifying meet on Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. In a remarkable showing, every Cate athlete who raced yesterday in both the varsity and JV meets earned a spot in either championship or consolation …
April 25, 2024
Victory for Cate Boys Tennis: Singles and Doubles Domination
Consistency and Talent Prevail in Singles and Doubles Finals Today, the Rams won the Tri-Valley League individuals in both singles and doubles. Kakeru Hirofuji ’27 represented Cate in the singles division. In the semifinals, he beat Gordon Huckestein from Foothill Tech 6-3, 5-7 (10-6). In the other semifinal, Drew of St. Bonaventure 6-3, 3-6 (10-8). …