Cate’s Zach Allen torched Santa Maria for six goals in Wednesday’s season opener for the Rams, leading Cate to a 13-6 victory.
Allen, a sophomore, added two assists while also playing solid defense at the 2-meter position.
Senior captains Sam Pelham scored three times and Matthew Firestone twice. Will Hogue, another sophomore, rounded out the scoring with two goals.
In the cage, Justin Kim stopped 14 shots in his first varsity game. Rams head coach Nathan Alldredge praised his goalie’s debut, noting his passing ability and leadership in front of the defense.
The Rams will next play Hueneme and Pioneer Valley in a round-robin tournament on Saturday.
