This Marin County sports roundup gives you a quick look at a busy week across Marin’s high schools. From College of Marin’s playoff push to Bay Counties League lacrosse and MCAL tennis, there’s plenty happening.
Fans in San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Ross, Kentfield, and San Anselmo will spot some familiar names as teams chase championships and personal bests on fields and courts all over the county.
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Baseball Roundup: Marin County Action
Across Marin, baseball brought some big moments as teams fought for playoff spots and battled in league games.
College of Marin locked in a crucial 4-0 win in the 3C2A playoffs, setting up a home series against Santa Rosa after a big second inning. The Bay Valley Conference champs showed that playoff baseball is still going strong in the North Bay.
- College of Marin beat College of the Sequoias 4-0 to move on in the 3C2A playoffs. Andrew Gamble’s two-run double sparked a four-run second inning, and the Mariners will host Santa Rosa in a best-of-three series.
- In Novato, Griffin Vorhaus struck out 10 and allowed just one hit in a 3-2 win over Archie Williams. Hunter Lynch and Vorhaus both chipped in at the plate to seal it.
- Over in San Rafael, Tam High pitcher Hank Ballard threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and racked up seven strikeouts in a 2-0 win. Tam keeps climbing the MCAL standings.
- Marin Catholic jumped out with seven first-inning runs and cruised to a 12-0 win over Branson. Drucker knocked in two with a single, and John Cook blasted a three-run homer.
- In a tight one near the East Bay border, Redwood edged San Marin 3-1. Jack Moseley broke the tie with an RBI double, then struck out six over 5 1/3 innings.
Coaches and fans in places like Ross, Kentfield, and San Rafael are watching these teams as the postseason heats up. Redwood earning top seeds in MCAL tennis later in the week didn’t go unnoticed either. Coaches, don’t forget to send in scores and game details to the Marin Independent Journal by email or Twitter if you want your team in the mix.
Lacrosse and More: Marin-County Stars Shine
Marin Academy led the way in girls’ lacrosse with a strong Bay Counties League run. Other spring teams also put up some impressive numbers around the county.
Lacrosse action moved fast, and the Bay Counties League had several standout performances that got folks talking from San Rafael to Novato.
Marin Academy Lacrosse: Tournament MVP and More
Marin Academy went undefeated in league play and grabbed the Bay Counties League championship in dramatic style. Reese Goodenough picked up tournament MVP honors after putting up seven goals, two assists, and snagging 11 draw wins.
Teammates Elsa Anderson and Paige Frederickson also earned all-tournament nods for their work all over the field.
Marin Academy’s run got families in San Anselmo and Ross buzzing, especially as more athletes try out lacrosse’s fast, physical style at every level.
MCAL Tennis Seeds and Track-Field PBs Across Marin
As spring wraps up, the MCAL tennis race and a bunch of track and field meets have been the talk of Marin. Redwood athletes kept shining, and the county’s track kids posted personal bests in all sorts of events.
It’s been especially lively in places like Novato, Larkspur, and Kentfield, where spring meets keep bringing new times and distances to the scoreboard.
MCAL Tennis Seeds and County Track Highlights
- Redwood grabbed the top seeds for next week’s MCAL singles and doubles tennis tournaments. Their lineup looks stacked, especially on the baseline in Larkspur and nearby neighborhoods.
- At various district meets, local athletes set new personal bests in track and field. Schools in Novato, San Rafael, and Marin City all had some pretty impressive moments.
If you’re a coach, parent, or student in Marin County, don’t hesitate to share scores and standout performances with the Marin Independent Journal. Local sports coverage gets better when stories make their way from the hills of Corte Madera to the bayside streets of Novato.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports Briefs: Del Prete pitches COM to playoff win
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