Fall
Girls Tennis
The Rams have won three straight Tri-Valley League titles and continue to be one of the top small-school teams in Southern California.
While the school size is small, the competition isn’t. The Rams have competed in CIF-SS Divison 1 playoffs from 2017 to 2021, competing against some of the largest schools in the CIF Southern Section of California.
The team consistenly finds itself ranked in the divisional top ten and has qualified for the post season for 12 consecutive years.
Whether your a novice or a experienced player, the Cate tennis program fosters an environment where students can learn the game, improve their skills or compete at the highest of high school team tennis.
CIF-SS Champions: 2023 (D3)
CIF Finalists: 1990 (D1-A), 1998 (D4), 1999 (D4)
CIF Semifinalists 2010 (D4)
CIF Quarterfinalists 2013 (D4), 2015 (D2), 2016 (D2)
Tri-Valley League Champions: 2015-2019, 2021-23
Condor League Champions 2009-2010, 2012
2023 Tri-Valley League MVP: Lisa Hasbe ’27 (Singles)
2023 All-League Honorees:
- First Team—Alyna Takahashi ’24 (Singles)
- First Team—Colette Chang ’25 & Reyna Takahashi ’27 (Doubles)
Coaches
Varsity
Trevor Thorpe
Head Coach
Mark Polowczak
Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity
Margot Dorion
Head Coach
Colin Donovan
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 29-Aug | Dos Pueblos High School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 9 - 9 |
| Thu | 12-Sep | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | Away | 2:30 PM | (W) 8 - 1 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Thu | 19-Sep | Foothill Technology | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Fri | 20-Sep | Rancho Bernardo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 2 - 4 |
| Sat | 21-Sep | San Dieguito Academy | Away | 8:30 AM | (W) 5 - 1 |
| Sat | 21-Sep | Arroyo Grande High School | Away | 12:00 PM | (W) 5 - 1 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Laguna Blanca School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Thu | 3-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Tue | 8-Oct | Foothill Technology | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Thu | 10-Oct | Laguna Blanca School | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 16 - 2 |
| Tue | 15-Oct | Arroyo Grande High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 17 - 1 |
| Thu | 17-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 18 - 0 |
| Tue | 22-Oct | Tri Valley League Finals | Home | 2:00 PM | |
| Wed | 23-Oct | San Marcos High School | Home | 3:15 PM | (W) 14 - 4 |
| Thu | 24-Oct | Tri Valley League Finals | Home | 3:30 PM | |
| Wed | 6-Nov | Arcadia High School | Away | 2:00 PM | (W) 10 - 8 |
| Fri | 8-Nov | Xavier Prep | Home | 1:30 PM | (W) 15 - 3 |
| Mon | 11-Nov | Sunny Hills High School | Home | 1:30 PM | (W) 10 - 8 |
| Wed | 13-Nov | Campbell Hall | Home | 1:30 PM |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12-Sep | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 7 - 11 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Thacher School | Away | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 7 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Providence School | Away | 3:15 PM | (L) 2 - 9 |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM | (W) 11 - 7 |
| Thu | 17-Oct | Santa Barbara High School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Fri | 18-Oct | Carpinteria High School | Away | 3:30 PM | |
| Tue | 29-Oct | Thacher School | Home | 3:30 PM |
Girls Tennis Match Recaps
October 24, 2024
Girls Varsity Tennis Closes out the Regular Season in Royal Fashion
Cate girls’ tennis (15-1) wrapped up regular season play today with a 14-4 win over visiting San Marcos High School (10-5). The Rams have not lost to any CIF Southern Section opponent this season, with their lone defeat coming at the hands of Rancho Bernardo High School from the San Diego Section. How it happened …
October 18, 2024
Girls Tennis Defeats Villanova to Close Out Regular Season
Girls Varsity Tennis completes their second straight undefeated Tri-Valley League championship season. The Rams move to 13-1 overall with a blemish-less victory over visiting Villanova Prep. The 18-0 win completes Cate’s 8-0 sweep of league play, during which the defending CIF D3 Champions never lost more than 2 sets in any match. How it Happened …
October 10, 2024
Rams Crush Laguna Blanca 16-2, One Step Closer to Perfect League Season
Cate continues their impressive season, showcasing depth and resilience in a decisive win over Laguna Blanca at Hope Ranch. Cate girls’ tennis notches another lopsided victory on the way to a second-consecutive undefeated Tri-Valley League season. Despite strong play from the Owls at #1 singles and doubles, the Rams left Hope Ranch with a 16-2 …