Maddy Becker scored two goals on Wednesday as Cate’s girls soccer team won its first Condor League game of the season in a 3-1 decision over Dunn.
Becker gave the Rams a 2-0 lead by halftime, scoring the first nine minutes after the opening whistle.
Dunn’s Hannah Roots halved the lead in the 48th minute as the Earwigs reapplied themselves in the second half.
Cate added its third goal in the final minute. Xandrine Griffin drew a penalty kick that Ellen Lempres cooly knocked home.
“Ellen’s goal sealed a much-needed victory,” reported Cate head coach Lisa Holmes. “Today gave us the experience of holding a lead despite injury and fatigue. This experience should prepare us well for Saturdayís game at Laguna.”