Cate got careless with the ball down the stretch and lost a 63-56 decision to Thacher in a Condor League boys basketball game on Thursday.
Trailing for the whole game, the Rams pulled to within three points in the fourth quarter.
“We had too many turnovers late in the game and that caused us to lose a game that was very much in reach,” said coach Bryan Rodriguez.
Point guard Wes Greason, led Cate with 21 points, five assists, and two steals. Senior center, Kyler Jae scored 14 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, while also picking up two steals.
In the girls game, Thacher beat Cate 43-19.