The Cate Rams lacrosse team (Carpinteria, CA), was nudged 9-7 in Thursday's league test with the visiting Santa Barbara Dons (Santa Barbara, CA)

Next up, the Dons battle the Viewpoint Patriots (Calabasas, CA) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, March 4. Santa Barbara will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Patriots enter the test with a 2-1 record after their 9-3 non-league win over Birmingham (Lake Balboa, CA).

The Rams (0-2) will now prepare for their test against San Marcos (Santa Barbara, CA). The Royals enter the Channel test with a 2-1 record.