The Cate School boys basketball team fought hard on the road against Thacher in game featured multiple lead changes, but Cate ultimately fell 64-57.
Austin Gallegos led the rams with 24 points and Kyle Mayfield put up 15 more. Both players also pulled down five rebounds. Spencer Whiteman had a productive game on the glass and added eight more rebounds.
Thacher had an excellent three-point shooting night, and hit six of their nine long-range shots. The shots from behind the arc led to a productive second quarter and a 38-29 lead at the half.
Cate responded in the third quarter and outscored Tacher 19-9 to take a one-point lead at the end of the period.
Turnovers would plague the Rams in the fourth quarter, and they were not able to hold onto the lead.
Cate will continue its season on the road on Saturaday at Midland.
