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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). …


April 25, 2024

Cate Lacrosse Seals Home Season with 12-8 Victory Over Thacher

Playoff-Bound: Cate Lacrosse Hits Stride with Win Cate vs Thacher Cate 12 Thacher 8 Record: 9-5 Cate squashed the toads a second time this season with a strong 12-8 win for their last home game of the regular season. The team is hitting its stride at the right time as we head into the CIF …


April 24, 2024

Closing Out the Regular Season: Cate Rams vs Foothill

Playoff Bound: Cate Rams Look Ahead After Final Loss The Cate baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a 14-4 loss against league-champion Foothill Tech. The loss puts Cate’s final regular season record at 11-5. The Rams led 3-0 until the 4th inning when Foothill scored 3 to tie the game up. The Dragons opened the …