This blog post recaps the latest MCAL baseball action across Marin County. Novato High hammered San Rafael 12-2, Marin Catholic struggled against Berkeley, and College of Marin relaunched its Athletics Hall of Fame for its centennial.
Players from Novato, San Rafael, Kentfield, and a few other spots really stood out this weekend. Spring baseball in Marin County towns like Mill Valley, Larkspur, and Sausalito feels alive and well.
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MCAL Baseball Roundup: Novato’s 12-2 Win Over San Rafael
Novato came out swinging on a bright afternoon, combining sharp offense with strong pitching to beat San Rafael. The Indians jumped ahead early and kept piling on runs, never letting up.
Novato’s lineup just kept finding ways to get on base and score, inning after inning. By the sixth, San Rafael was left scrambling.
The win puts Novato at 9-5 overall and 5-2 in MCAL play, which is a pretty solid spot in the North Bay’s competitive spring schedule. The Bulldogs dropped to 8-7 and 3-4 in league games as late April approaches, with more action coming up at San Rafael’s Albert Park and around Marin City.
Novato High Pummels San Rafael, 12-2 (Six Innings)
Key offensive performances and a punchy six-inning outing anchored the game for Novato.
- Julian Oliver: three hits, including a home run; 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
- Griffin Vorhaus: bases-clearing double in the second inning, his lone hit driving in four runs.
- JP Harmon: six strong innings, four hits and two runs (one earned) allowed; 12 strikeouts; season totals sit at 34.2 innings pitched with six runs allowed (four earned).
- San Rafael: Floyd Greene and Noah Shapiro each had two hits in the loss.
Novato’s offense looked sharp all week, while San Rafael’s Bulldogs kept battling teams around the bay. The MCAL spotlight only gets brighter as April games light up fields near San Rafael High and the Civic Center area in San Anselmo.
Marin Catholic Falls to Berkeley, 11-1 (Six Innings)
Marin Catholic’s night in Kentfield just didn’t go their way, as Berkeley rolled to an 11-1 win in six innings. The Wildcats trailed 9-0 after three and couldn’t climb back in, with Berkeley controlling the pace from the start.
- Luke Martin drove in Marin Catholic’s only run and had two of the team’s four hits.
- Marin Catholic managed just four hits, struggling to get anything going at the plate.
- Berkeley’s quick start left Marin Catholic chasing, a pattern that’s popped up before, especially after their recent sweep by Redwood.
College of Marin Hall of Fame Relaunch in Centennial Year
Big news for Marin residents and students—College of Marin is bringing back its Athletics Hall of Fame. The relaunch happens right in the middle of the school’s centennial celebration.
This centennial year feels like a time to look back and celebrate for students, alumni, and staff in both Kentfield and Larkspur. There’s a lot of excitement about honoring excellence, whether it happens on the field or in the classroom.
- Nomination window: You can submit nominations through April 22 at athletics.marin.edu.
- New category: They’ve added a special spot for impactful faculty and staff, shining a light on contributions that go beyond just athletic achievements.
- Purpose: The goal? Celebrate a hundred years of College of Marin athletics and highlight programs that have shaped communities across Marin County—from San Rafael to Mill Valley and Tiburon.
Spring matchups are coming soon to towns like Sausalito, Corte Madera, and Tiburon. Fans should expect more MCAL baseball buzz from Novato, San Rafael, and Kentfield.
Keep an eye on our Marin County sports desk. We’ll dig into the season’s biggest moments, the athletes making waves, and all the twists in the College of Marin athletics story.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports briefs: Novato rolls to victory against San Rafael
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