This article breaks down the MCAL spring postseason fields now taking shape across Marin County. From the tennis courts of Larkspur to the lacrosse fields in San Rafael, and the pool deck in Novato, there’s a lot happening.
With swimming and diving at Miwok Aquatic Center in Novato and a slate of league tournaments looming, Marin City, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Mill Valley, and Novato are buzzing with local showdowns. The excitement feels pretty contagious right now.
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MCAL Spring Postseason Fields Across Marin
The MCAL has set the stage for postseason play in boys tennis, boys volleyball, boys lacrosse, and girls lacrosse. Swimming and diving kick things off at Miwok Aquatic Center in Novato.
The next week brings North Coast Section championships at the same venue, putting Marin schools on a big stage as the calendar turns toward late spring. From San Rafael to Novato, Mill Valley to Kentfield, fans are showing up to cheer their neighbors as rivalries sharpen and seeds tighten.
Swimming and Diving: Miwok in Novato Hosts the MCAL Championships
Novato’s Miwok Aquatic Center will be the hub for MCAL diving on Thursday. Swimming prelims start Friday at noon and finals hit the pool Saturday at noon.
The facility then shifts gears to host the North Coast Section championships the following week. Marin’s got some serious strength in the pool, and you can bet families from San Anselmo, Tam Valley, and the broader Ross Valley community will turn out in force.
Swimmers from across the county line up for important points on the scoreboard. The vibe is always a little electric at these meets.
- Thursday: Diving prelims and competition, with teams from across Marin.
- Friday: MCAL swimming prelims begin at noon, setting up a day of tight races around Novato.
- Saturday: MCAL finals at Miwok, with the NCS meet looming in the wings the following week.
Boys Volleyball: Redwood and San Rafael Lead the Pack
In boys volleyball, Redwood and San Rafael have already locked in the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Tamalpais (Tam) sits at 17-10 overall and 11-3 in MCAL, having defeated San Rafael in the regular-season finale—likely setting up another marquee showdown in a semifinal preview.
The action moves quickly to the semifinals. No. 3 Redwood hosts No. 6 San Marin and No. 5 Novato travels to No. 4 Archie Williams.
The finals are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Archie Williams in San Anselmo. Should be a good one.
- Semifinal 1: No. 3 Redwood vs. No. 6 San Marin (hosted by Redwood).
- Semifinal 2: No. 5 Novato vs. No. 4 Archie Williams (in Marin City area).
- Final: Friday at 7 p.m. at Archie Williams, San Anselmo.
Boys Tennis: Undefeated Redwood Tops the Seeds
Redwood holds the No. 1 spot with a perfect 16-0 record. Branson sits at No. 2 with a 14-2 mark.
The remaining four teams meet in Monday’s first round, making it a busy stretch for Marin County tennis fans. No. 3 Tam and No. 4 Archie Williams will host the opening round.
Novato grabbed the No. 5 seed by beating Terra Linda 4-3. Terra Linda lands at No. 6 as the final seed in this bracket.
The action rolls into heated matches across the Novato and San Rafael corridors. Local bragging rights are definitely on the line from Larkspur to San Anselmo.
- First round: No. 3 Tam vs. No. 6 Terra Linda; No. 4 Archie Williams hosting.
- First-round site rotations spread across Tamalpais Valley, Novato, and San Rafael facilities.
- Top seed Redwood eyes a long tournament run through Marin County.
Boys Lacrosse: Tam and Redwood Lead the Way
On the lacrosse front, Tam earned the No. 1 seed and Redwood grabbed No. 2 after a 14-7 win over San Marin, which settled for No. 3. Both Tam and Redwood get byes and won’t play until Thursday, giving these squads a little extra time to gear up for the postseason.
Tuesday’s first round has No. 6 Archie Williams visiting No. 3 San Marin. No. 5 San Rafael heads to No. 4 Terra Linda.
The boys’ lacrosse final is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at Marin Catholic in Kentfield. That venue’s familiar turf for Marin fans from Mill Valley to Sausalito.
- Tuesday first round: Archie Williams (No. 6) at San Marin (No. 3); San Rafael (No. 5) at Terra Linda (No. 4).
- Thursday: Tam and Redwood return with byes, piece together semifinal matchups across Marin.
- Final: Saturday, 5 p.m., at Marin Catholic, Kentfield.
Girls Lacrosse: Redwood and Marin Catholic Standout
In girls lacrosse, Redwood and Marin Catholic grabbed the top two seeds. Tam holds the No. 3 spot and will host No. 6 Archie Williams.
No. 5 Branson matches up with No. 4 San Marin in the other semifinal. The girls’ final lands at 3 p.m. Saturday at Marin Catholic, promising another big Marin showdown in Kentfield after a wild week across the county.
- Semifinals: Tam vs. Archie Williams; Branson vs. San Marin (locations vary around Marin).
- Final: Saturday at 3 p.m. at Marin Catholic, Kentfield.
- Marin County schools from San Rafael to Larkspur will be watching closely as Redwood and Marin Catholic aim for state-level play.
For Marin County residents, these postseason battles are more than just about titles. They’re a chance to celebrate the region’s youth at familiar venues—pool decks in Novato, lacrosse fields in San Anselmo, and tennis courts that wind through Larkspur, San Rafael, and Kentfield.
Whether you’re in Sausalito or up north past Fairfax, this is your spring to show up for local athletes. Honestly, it’s hard not to get caught up in these rivalries that make Marin County high school sports so fun to watch.
Here is the source article for this story: Prep playoffs: Fields set for next week’s MCAL postseason
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