GBK: Cate bounces past Thacher

The Cate girls basketball team defeated rival Thacher 39-24 in a Frontier League matchup in Ojai on Tuesday night.

Elan Halpern led the Rams with 15 point, 5 assists, and three steals. Charlote Pecot added 8 rebounds and 7 assists while Brittany Newsome finished with 8 points and 6 rebounds.

“Elan executed amazingly as the point guard with only two turnovers on the night.” said Cate head coach Amy Venditta. “She helped lead us to victory from the beginning of the game, and had incredible composure throughout.”

This is the first time in thirteen seasons that the Rams have beaten Thacher twice in the same year.

With the victory, Cate improves to (8-7 overall, 6-4 league). The Rams take on Foothill this Thursday at home.