GTen: Cate clinches playoff spot

McKenna Madden didn’t lose a game in winning two sets and Pharige Pope sweep in her singles sets, leading Cate’s girls tennis team to a 14-4 Tri-Valley League win over Malibu on Thursday.

With the win, the Rams finish in third place in the TVL, assuring them at least a wild-card berth in the CIF playoffs.

Emma Lieberman and Cecelia Sanborn swept in doubles for the Rams.

Cate is now 7-5 overall (4-4 in TVL play) and play Laguna Blanca this Saturday in the last match of the regular season.

Next Monday, the TVL begins its league individuals tournament at Carpinteria High.