This weekend in Marin County is loaded with sports, both at the high school and college level. Local league games, out-of-area tournaments, and some pretty elite track meets are all on the calendar.
Teams from San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Ross, and San Anselmo will be competing all over California. They’re hitting the road for Carlsbad, Livermore, Chico, and Stockton, which really shows off just how deep Marin’s athletic scene runs.
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Marin Weekend Preview
Friday and Saturday throw a mix of home games and road trips at us. If you’re a local fan, you’ll find packed stands in San Rafael and lively stadiums in Novato, with plenty of baseball, softball, and track action.
Marin athletes balance school pride with the excitement of travel. Marin Catholic in Kentfield is splitting time between hosting games and traveling, so Marin City and nearby towns get a good look at high-level prep sports.
If you want to catch the action, consider supporting the Marauders from Marin Catholic, the Hornets from Petaluma, and the squads from Redwood and San Marin. They’re all mixing it up with teams from outside the area.
Friday’s schedule is stacked with league games and tournaments threading through Marin’s cities—from San Rafael and Novato to Mill Valley and Larkspur. The weekend wraps up with some big-time track meets that go beyond Marin’s borders.
Local Marin Matchups
- Novato at San Rafael, noon
- Petaluma at Marin Catholic, 11 a.m.
- Tamalpais at Encinal, 3 p.m.
- Marin at UOP vs Delta and Sacramento City, start times at 10:30 a.m. and noon
- Redwood and San Marin in the Spring Break Classic, Livermore (schedules to be announced)
There are also plenty of cross-regional matchups. Concordia-Irvine is coming to Dominican College in San Rafael, and Sonoma Valley is heading to Branson School.
These games keep Marin’s baseball and softball teams in the mix as spring really gets going.
Out-of-County Showdowns and Elite Meets
This weekend’s big cross-regional events feature some serious road trips. Marin Catholic heads south to La Costa Canyon in Carlsbad for a 5:30 p.m. matchup.
Meanwhile, Dominican College in San Rafael hosts Azusa Pacific for a noon doubleheader. Marin athletes also get to compete in a distance carnival in Chico and a string of tough track meets bringing in West Coast talent.
- Marin Catholic at La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad, 5:30 p.m.
- Azusa Pacific at Dominican College (doubleheader), San Rafael, noon
- Distance carnival in Chico
- Arcadia Invitational (track and field)
- Spring Break Classic in Livermore
- Concordia-Irvine at Dominican (cross-regional)
- Sonoma Valley at Branson
Track and Field Highlights
If you’re into track and field, Marin’s got you covered. Whether you’re in Novato, San Rafael, or Mill Valley, you’ll find athletes chasing fast times and big throws.
The Arcadia Invitational is a major highlight and always draws serious competition from Marin teams and others around the Bay Area. Distance runners will also head to Chico for a carnival that really tests their endurance and pacing.
These meets aren’t just about racing. They’re a chance for Marin County’s coaches, families, and clubs to show off the depth of local talent in places like San Anselmo, Tiburon, and Corte Madera.
Schools in San Rafael and Novato are always in the mix too. For parents and boosters, it’s a weekend full of cross-town pride and a shot at regional bragging rights—something that keeps youth sports and high school programs thriving across the North Bay.
Community and Travel: Marin Towns Rally Behind Their Teams
From the hills of Mill Valley to the flats near Petaluma, families line the fences and carpool to away games. They pack small-town gyms, their voices echoing with chants for their schools.
Local newspapers and community leagues in Larkspur, Ross, and San Anselmo keep up with scores as Marin athletes chase personal bests and postseason seeds. The weekend brings a mix of local league games, out-of-area tournaments, and elite track meets.
Marin County’s sports culture feels robust and intertwined—honestly, it’s what makes the North Bay such a draw for year-round prep athletics. There’s always something happening, always another match or meet to catch.
If you’re planning a trip, why not build your weekend around Marin City favorites? Or maybe use the schedule to hop around the county a bit—watch a noon contest in San Rafael, swing by a 3 p.m. tilt in Encinal.
Wrap up the day with a late-afternoon track session in Carlsbad or catch a distance race in Chico. You’ll see the results ripple through Marin’s schools and clubs as the season moves toward those big spring showcases.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports in Marin: Friday, Saturday
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