This Week in Athletics

October 11, 2024

The Cate Rams have been making waves in various sports this season, showcasing resilience and skill across the board. The girls volleyball team has rebounded from recent setbacks with impressive victories, while the girls tennis team maintains its dominant streak, inching closer to an undefeated league title. The football team continues its unbeaten run, thrilling fans with late-game heroics and solid performances. Additionally, the boys water polo team has displayed grit and talent in a series of competitive matches, even as they faced some tough losses. With a mix of determination and teamwork, the Rams are primed for an exciting end to the season.

Cate Volleyball Bounces Back with Key Wins, Eyes Senior Night Showdown

Over the past few matches, Cate Girls Varsity Volleyball has experienced a mix of tough losses and solid victories. After falling to St. Bonaventure and Bishop Diego in four-set battles, the Rams bounced back with a dominant sweep over Foothill Tech, thanks to standout performances from Oyin Opawumi and Fallon Erickson. Cate continued their momentum with a 3-0 win against Villanova Prep, where Opawumi led the team with 26 kills. The Rams now look ahead to their senior night matchup against St. Bonaventure.

Cate Tennis Dominates the Week, Closes in on Undefeated League Title

Cate girls’ tennis continues its dominant run, going 3-0 this week and improving to 11-1 overall and 7-0 in league play. The Rams secured commanding 16-2 victories over Foothill Tech and Laguna Blanca, following earlier wins over Villanova and Thacher. Freshman standouts Ivy Huang and Jade Wang led the way, while doubles teams, including Lisa Hasebe and Colette Chang, remained undefeated. With three league matches left, Cate is closing in on another undefeated Tri-Valley League season and looks poised for a strong playoff run.

Cate Football Stays Undefeated with Thrilling Wins and Strong Performances

Cate football had an impressive two weeks, with the varsity team securing a thrilling 33-30 win over Fresno Christian thanks to late-game heroics, including a crucial pick-six by Josh Butler ’26 and a game-sealing sack by Davey Rissel ’25. The team then remained undefeated with a dominant 36-0 win over Santa Clara, highlighted by big plays from Quinn Pullen ’25 and Ethan Rehnborg ’25. Meanwhile, the JV squad opened their season strong with a 43-8 victory over Carpinteria, showcasing both offensive firepower and a stifling defense led by standout performances from multiple players. Next up, the Rams will travel to Laguna Blanca on Saturday, Oct. 12th.

Cate Rams Ultimate Frisbee Falls to Santa Barbara Youth Ultimate in 15-7 Matchup

The Cate Rams Ultimate Frisbee team faced a tough matchup against Santa Barbara Youth Ultimate, losing 15-7. Despite struggling with both offense and defense, the Rams showcased potential, especially through their senior captains Nyle Ahmad, Josh Ludviksen, and Harry Su, along with standout performances from freshman Kendrick Suen, who contributed 2 assists and made impressive catches. The game featured highlights like diving catches from Griffin Gruber and Ian Duterte, and strong cuts from Alejandro Sandoval. Although the team made mistakes against a strong opponent, they view this as a valuable learning experience and look forward to their next opportunity against SBYU at home on October 17th.

Cate Boys Water Polo Team Displays Grit and Talent Amidst Competitive Matches

The Cate boys varsity water polo team had a competitive stretch, starting with a 13-10 victory over Foothill Tech, where freshman Fletcher Prince scored five goals and Sebastian Brine added four. Following that, they faced Carpinteria and lost 12-9, despite another standout performance from Prince. At the Buena Ventura tournament, they achieved a record of 3-1, highlighted by Baye Breene’s remarkable eleven-goal game against Foothill Tech, leading them to a 20-11 win. However, they narrowly lost 10-9 to Malibu in their latest league match, despite strong performances from Breene and Brine. The Rams continue to show resilience and growth as they prepare for upcoming challenges, including a match against Calabasas High School next week.

As the Cate Rams approach the final stretch of the season, each team is looking to build on their recent successes and lessons learned from their challenges. With key matches on the horizon, including the highly anticipated senior night for volleyball and critical games for tennis and water polo, the teams are gearing up to make a strong push into the playoffs. The football team is also in the mix, staying undefeated and aiming for a playoff run as they head into their remaining games. The shared spirit of camaraderie and commitment to improvement will undoubtedly propel these athletes forward as they aim for their respective goals. Excitement is in the air as the Rams continue to represent Cate with pride and determination.