Fall
Girls Volleyball
The Cate girls volleyball program has had a great deal of success over the last five years.
The team qualified for three straight CIF-Southern Section semifinal appearances (2013-2015), won a championship in 2014, and earned selection for CIF state competition in 2013 and 2014. The program is rooted in hard work, accountability, and self-discipline in an effort to improve fundamentals and to learn to put the needs of others above self while working towards a common goal.
Competing in Southern California allows athletes to test themselves against some of the best volleyball players in the country and with Cate volleyball consistently ranked in the top-10 for its division, the Rams have risen to meet these challenges. The Tri-Valley league has yielded at least one CIF divisional champion in each of the past four seasons.
This highly competitive program is a fun and exciting one for all players who seek the challenge of improving their skills on a daily basis.
Girls Volleyball Tradition
CIF Champions 2014, 1991
CIF Runner-Up 1990, 1992, 1994
CIF State Southern California Regional Semifinalist 2014
CIF State Qualifier 2013
CIF 4-A Semifinalist 2013,2015
CIF Div. 6 Quarterfinalist 2023
Frontier League Champions 2014, 2015, 2018
Tri-Valley League Champions 2019
MVP 2021—Chidera Chukwumerije ’22
All CIF Honors
2023 Mel Davidson ’24
2023 All-League Honorees:
- First Team—Melanie Davidson ’24 & Oyin Opawumi ’26
- Second Team—Fallon Erickson ’26, CoCo Kliman ’26
- Honorable Mention—Emerson Evans ’26, Josie Frazer ’24, Evangeline Little ’27
Coaches
Varsity
Jordon Dyer
Head Coach
Ben Hunt
Assistant Coach
Junior Varsity
KC Collins
Head Coach
Greg Novak
Assistant Coach
3rds
Kadeine Peterson
Head Coach
Schedule
Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 16-Aug | Hueneme High School | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 0 |
| Fri | 23-Aug | Fillmore High School | Home | 5:00 PM | (W) 3 - 1 |
| Sat | 24-Aug | Cancelled: Bishop Diego Tournament | Away | 8:00 AM | |
| Fri | 13-Sep | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 5:30 PM | (L) 0 - 3 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Foothill Technology | Home | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 1 |
| Thu | 19-Sep | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 2 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Thacher School | Home | 5:00 PM | (W) 3 - 0 |
| Fri | 27-Sep | St. Bonaventure High School | Away | 6:00 PM | |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 6:00 PM | (L) 1 - 3 |
| Thu | 3-Oct | Foothill Technology | Away | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 0 |
| Tue | 8-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 0 |
| Mon | 14-Oct | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 6:00 PM | (W) 3 - 0 |
| Thu | 24-Oct | Flintridge Preparatory School | Away | 6:00 PM |
Junior Varsity
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 13-Sep | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 4:30 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Foothill Technology | Home | 5:00 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Thu | 19-Sep | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 5:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Tue | 24-Sep | Thacher School | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Fri | 27-Sep | St. Bonaventure High School | Away | 5:00 PM | |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 5:00 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Thu | 3-Oct | Foothill Technology | Away | 5:00 PM | |
| Tue | 8-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 5:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Mon | 14-Oct | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 5:00 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
3rds
| Day | Date | Opponent | Location | Time | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 13-Sep | Bishop Diego High School | Away | 3:30 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Sat | 14-Sep | Thacher School | Home | 2:30 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Tue | 17-Sep | Foothill Technology | Home | 4:00 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Thu | 19-Sep | Villanova Preparatory | Away | 4:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Fri | 27-Sep | St. Bonaventure High School | Away | 4:00 PM | |
| Tue | 1-Oct | Bishop Diego High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (L) 1 - 2 |
| Thu | 3-Oct | Foothill Technology | Away | 4:00 PM | (L) 0 - 2 |
| Tue | 8-Oct | Villanova Preparatory | Home | 4:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
| Sat | 12-Oct | Thacher School | Away | 2:30 PM | (W) 2 - 1 |
| Mon | 14-Oct | St. Bonaventure High School | Home | 4:00 PM | (L) 1 - 2 |
| Tue | 15-Oct | Laguna Blanca School | Away | 5:00 PM | (W) 2 - 0 |
Girls Volleyball Game Recaps
October 9, 2024
Cate Sweeps Villanova Prep in Thrilling Victory
Rams rally for a clutch 28-26 win in the first set and dominate the rest of the match, led by standout performances from Oyin Opawumi ’25 and Fallon Erickson ’25. The first game was back and forth at the beginning until Villanova Prep broke away and got up late 23-19, although Cate was able to rally …
October 3, 2024
Cate Sweeps Foothill Tech in Dominant Fashion
Behind Oyin Opawumi’s 20 kills and solid all-around play, the Rams secured a decisive 3-0 win. Cate Girls Varsity played against Foothill Tech on October 3rd. The Rams started off strong in the first game and never looked back. Strong serving through each game and consistent passing helped carry Cate to victory in a sweep …
October 2, 2024
Rams Start Strong but Fall to Bishop Diego in Four Sets
Cate Girls Varsity showcases resilience; Opawumi shines with 17 kills Cate Girls Varsity played against Bishop Diego on October 1st. Cate started the match off on the right foot with aggressive serving and good serve receive passing. The Rams got up late in the first game and won 25-22. Bishop bounced back in the second …