Nick Thomas scored 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, sparking Cate to a 59-55 non-league boys basketball win over Providence on Thursday night.
The Rams were trailing 37-35 going into the final quarter before Thomas stepped it up.
Freshman Marko Pliso led Cate in scoring with 22 points
Matthew Eaton scored 17 points and Brian Sheets added 10 points to lead Provience.
Cate plays at Santa Maria Valley Christian Academy on Tuesday.