Cate can’t recover from slow start against Villanova

Cate fell behind 7-1 in the first period and couldn’t recover, suffering a 14-6 loss to Villanova in a Tri-Valley League boys water polo match on Wednesday

“Miscommunication and poor decision-making led to numerous opportunities for the visitors, and Cate just couldn’t get much going,” Rams coach Nate Alldredge said.

Senior Spencer Shapiro and sophomore Austin Jackson’s two goals apiece were the bright spots for the Rams, who fell to 3-3 overall and 0-2 in league.