Winter
Boys Soccer
The Cate boys soccer is a program rich in tradition and success.
Scholarship, sportsmanship, and accountability are of the highest regard in the program. Recently, the Rams have competed in three straight CIF Southern Section Semifinals, including championships in 2011 and 2012.
In the last decade, the Rams have achieved great success on the field and in the classroom, continuing their careers at outstanding colleges all across the country. The Rams have had ten players earn First Team All-CIF status, Two All-Americans, and a Gatorade National Player of the Year.
Currently, the Rams have three alumni playing professionally, domestically and overseas. The team competes in the Tri-Valley League.
CIF Champions 2011, 2012
CIF State Regional Semifinalist 2012
All-CIF Awards:
- 2019-20 Buba Fofanah ‘20
All-League Champions: 2022
2022-23 All-League Awards:
- First Team—George Marin ’26, Ari Seal ’24, Charlie Dorion ’26, Uri Beltran ’26, Dimash Anuarbek ’26
- Second Team—Kamil Abdul Mafeo ’26, Alex Gallegos ’26, Kiy Barry ’26
All-League MVPs:
- 2023-24 Quincy Thorne ’26 (Keeper)
- 2023-24 Samuel Anum ’25 (Defensive)
- 2019-20 Buba Fofanah ’20
Coaches
Jorge Reynoso
Varsity Head Coach
Jose Molina
Varsity Assistant Coach
James Kellogg
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Freddy Randall
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 19-Nov | Nordhoff High School | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 4 - 0 |
| Thu | 21-Nov | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 9 - 1 |
| Thu | 5-Dec | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 8 - 0 |
| Tue | 10-Dec | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 3:00 PM | (W) 8 - 2 |
| Thu | 12-Dec | Foothill Technology | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 8 - 2 |
| Fri | 13-Dec | Santa Ynez Valley Union High School | Away | 5:00 PM | (W) 4 - 0 |
| Mon | 16-Dec | Ventura High School | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 5 - 1 |
| Wed | 18-Dec | Cabrillo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Tue | 14-Jan | Thacher School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 8 - 0 |
| Thu | 16-Jan | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 10 - 2 |
| Tue | 21-Jan | Dunn School | Away | 3:00 PM | (W) 7 - 2 |
| Thu | 23-Jan | Foothill Technology | Away | 7:30 PM | (W) 4 - 0 |
| Thu | 30-Jan | Thacher School | Away | 3:15 PM | (W) 5 - 0 |
| Sat | 1-Feb | Dunn School | Home | 2:00 PM | (W) 1 - 0 |
| Thu | 13-Feb | El Toro High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 2 - 1 |
| Sat | 15-Feb | Pasadena high school | Home | 3:00 PM | (W) 2 - 1 |
| Wed | 19-Feb | El Segundo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 1 - 3 |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 19-Nov | Nordhoff High School | Away | 4:30 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Wed | 20-Nov | Carpinteria High School | Home | 3:00 PM | (L) 0 - 4 |
| Thu | 5-Dec | Postponed: Carpinteria High School | Away | 4:00 PM | |
| Tue | 10-Dec | Carpinteria High School | Away | 4:30 PM | |
| Thu | 12-Dec | Foothill Technology | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Mon | 16-Dec | Ventura High School | Away | 4:30 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Wed | 18-Dec | Cabrillo High School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue | 14-Jan | Thacher School | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Tue | 21-Jan | Cancelled: Dunn School | Away | 3:00 PM | |
| Thu | 23-Jan | Foothill Technology | Away | 6:00 PM | |
| Sat | 25-Jan | Thacher School | Away | 2:30 PM | (W) 6 - 0 |
| Sat | 1-Feb | Cancelled: Dunn School | Home | 2:00 PM |
Boys Soccer Game Recaps
February 21, 2025
This Week in Athletics: Winter CIF Playoff Update
Cate Soccer and Basketball Teams Shine in Playoff Runs: A Season to Remember This year’s athletic seasons for Cate’s Boys Soccer and Basketball teams will be remembered for their thrilling playoff performances, strong teamwork, and inspiring resilience. Both teams made impressive strides, proving they are forces to be reckoned with, despite their playoff runs ending …
February 17, 2025
Cate Rams Advance to CIF Quarterfinals in Overtime Thriller
Golden Goal Lifts Cate to 2-1 Win Over Pasadena in CIF Division 1 Playoffs The Cate Rams hosted the Pasadena HS Bulldogs in round 2 of the CIF SS Division 1 Playoffs Earlier today in front of a huge crowd of home supporters, on a sunny and beautiful evening on Meldman Field hosting . From …
December 17, 2024
Boys Varsity Soccer Adds Two More Non-League Wins
The Rams top Santa Ynez and Ventura Extending Win Streak to 7 Friday, December 13th Cate 4 Santa Ynez 0 The main focus of today’s game was to control the pace & tempo of the game, maintain possession for longer periods of time, and get a clean sheet (shutout). The Rams accomplished all 3 goals …