Fall
Football
As coaches, our goal is for our student-athletes to learn and enjoy the game of football.
Our work as a team is accomplished through regimented instruction, strength and conditioning training, and teaching the rules and fundamentals of the game. Our team is rooted in the values of sportsmanship, accountability, determination, and friendship.
By placing others above self and working towards common goals, student-athletes will learn to succeed in a challenging and supportive environment.
Cate 8-Player Football Tradition
- CIF Semifinalist 2007, 2015, 2023 (D1)
- 13 Straight Playoff Appearances
- League Championships 2007,2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2023
- 2021 CIF Champions
- Div. 1 MVP— Will Bouma ‘22
- Div. 1 Offensive Player of the Year— Mason Oetgen ‘22
- 2023 All South Coast Football Team—Tyler Martinez ’24
2023 All-CIF Awards
- First Team: Tyler Martinez ’24, Kristian Scurtis ’24, Henry Bouma ’25
- Second Team: Johnny Foster ’25, Cody Mast ’25, Zach Coulter ’25
2023 All League Awards
- Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Martinez ’24
- Defensive Player of the Year: Kristian Scurtis ’24
- First Team: Henry Bouma ’25, Zach Coulter ’25, Johnny Foster ’25, Cody Mast ’25
- Second Team: Quinn Pullen ’25, Riley Valente ’25
Coaches
Ben Soto
Head Coach
Wade Ransom
Assistant Coach
Craig Bouma
Assistant Coach
Juarez Newsome
Assistant Coach
Mel Deaile
Assistant Coach
David Soto ’08
Assistant Coach
Randy Person ’10
Assistant Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 23-Aug | Santa Clarita Christian (Scrimmage) | Home | 3:00 PM | |
| Sat | 31-Aug | Valley Christian Academy | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 40 - 20 |
| Sat | 14-Sep | Cancelled: Laguna Blanca School | Away | 2:00 PM | |
| Sat | 21-Sep | Chadwick School | Away | 2:00 PM | (W) 29 - 22 |
| Sat | 28-Sep | Fresno Christian | Home | 1:00 PM | (W) 33 - 30 |
| Sat | 5-Oct | Santa Clara High School | Home | 2:00 PM | (W) 36 - 0 |
| Sat | 12-Oct | Laguna Blanca School | Away | 2:30 PM | (W) 43 - 0 |
| Sat | 19-Oct | Orcutt Academy | Home | 2:00 PM | (W) 55 - 0 |
| Sat | 26-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 1:00 PM | (W) 42 - 6 |
| Sat | 2-Nov | Thacher School | Home | 2:00 PM | (W) 63 - 14 |
| Sat | 9-Nov | Chadwick School | Home | 1:00 PM | (W) 53 - 0 |
| Fri | 15-Nov | California School for the Deaf, Riverside | Home | 7:00 PM |
Football Game Recaps
November 5, 2024
Varsity Football Rolls Past Thacher En Route to League Championship
Rams Even the All-Time Series with the Toads at 10 Wins Apiece. The Cate varsity football team capped off the 20th regular season meeting in resounding fashion with a 63-14 victory over rival Thacher. The Rams finished the year 8-0 earning the 2024 Tri-Valley League Football title. This one belonged to Cate from the opening …
October 23, 2024
Varsity Football Extends Winning Streak in Victory over Orcutt Academy
The Rams Continue Their Shutout Streak, Now at 13 Quarters The red-hot Cate varsity football team improved to 6-0 with a 55-0 win over visiting Orcutt Academy. The Rams scored three times in the first quarter. Quinn Pullen ‘25 called his own number from 7 yards out to open up Cate’s scoring barrage. Just a few …
October 14, 2024
Rams Remain Unbeaten in Tri-Valley League Play
Cate Tops Laguna 43-0 Moving to 5-0 on the Season The Cate football team remains unbeaten thanks to a 43-0 win over Laguna Blanca in Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 11. The Rams are now 5-0 and ranked #4 (CIF-State)/ #3 (CIF-SS) California in the latest Calpreps.com ratings. Cate got on the board when Quincy …