Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cate Rams (Carpinteria, CA) and the host Ventura Cougars (Ventura, CA), saw Cate's basketball squad hold off Ventura by a tally of 65-58.

With the victory, Cate improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Fillmore (Fillmore, CA) to play the Flashes in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 2. The Flashes come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Fillmore won 61-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Villanova Prep (Ojai, CA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Villanova Prep Wildcats (Ojai, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 2. Ventura will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 61-37 non-league loss to Fillmore (Fillmore, CA).