## Epic Marin Catholic Softball Battle Ends in Heartbreak, Other County Teams Show Grit
As someone who’s watched Marin County sports for years, I’ve seen my share of wild games. But the recent North Coast Section Division II softball quarterfinal with Marin Catholic? That was something else.
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This marathon stretched two days and went 13 innings. The Wildcats faced the tough No. 9 Foothill Falcons.
Marin Catholic lost 8-6, a tough pill to swallow. Still, the grit and heart these athletes showed says a lot about the competitive spirit that runs from Sausalito to Novato.
Let’s dive into the wild details of this showdown, the standout moments from Marin Catholic, and check in on San Domenico, Tomales, and the San Rafael Pacifics.
A Marathon in Mill Valley: Marin Catholic’s Incredible Battle
The Wildcats, top-seeded in Division II, found themselves in a true test of stamina. Both teams—and their fans—hung in for a dramatic, drawn-out pitching duel.
The game was suspended at one point, only to pick up again under bright Marin skies. Tension? You could feel it.
Extra Innings Extravaganza
Once the 10th inning began, North Coast Section rules put a runner on second to start each frame, making things even more interesting. Foothill grabbed a 6-5 lead in the top of the 12th.
But the Wildcats wouldn’t back down.
A clutch RBI single from Vivian Partain tied it up, sending the Mill Valley crowd into an absolute frenzy. Then, in the 13th, Foothill’s Myra Galzie ripped a double that brought in two runs and put the Falcons ahead 8-6.
Galzie, who was already having a huge night, finished things off by snagging a fly ball for the final out—her 199th pitch. That’s just wild.
Both pitchers went above and beyond. Galzie threw 199 pitches, gave up 16 hits, three earned runs, and struck out seven. Marin Catholic’s Malliah Foster fired 176 pitches, allowed just seven hits and two earned runs, and fanned 12.
Honestly, the endurance from both sides was jaw-dropping.
Marin Catholic’s Persistent Rallying Spirit
The Wildcats never stopped fighting, rallying again and again against Foothill.
- Down 3-1 in the sixth, Vivian Partain’s RBI single made it 3-2 and fired up the Marin Catholic crowd.
- In the seventh, Morgan Carlson doubled, setting up Thalia Morales for a game-tying single. The depth on this team really showed.
- They kept coming. Italia Tinnel tied it up in the 10th, and Carlson delivered another tying hit in the 11th.
Offensively, Thalia Morales and Italia Tinnel each racked up three hits. Carlson, Partain, and Bella Ferrety chipped in with two apiece.
Their ability to step up under pressure was just impressive.
Other Marin County Teams Show Grit in NCS Playoffs
Marin Catholic’s game may have been the longest, but other local teams gave it everything they had in the North Coast Section playoffs.
San Domenico’s Streak Ends
San Domenico had ripped off 13 straight wins—a great run by any measure. In the Division V quarterfinals, they ran into a tough Eureka squad and lost 13-1.
The Panthers managed just four hits, with Alexis Weidener driving in their only run. Even with the loss, that win streak is something this program can hang their hat on.
Tomales Suffers a Heartbreaking Loss
Division VI brought its own drama. Tomales exploded for eight runs in a single inning, jumping out to a 13-0 lead.
But then things unraveled. No. 3 Willits stormed back to win 14-13.
It was a wild, unpredictable finish—one of those games that reminds you just how quickly things can change in high school sports. The Tomales community will be thinking about this one for a while.
San Rafael Pacifics’ Near Comeback
Even our local semi-pro team, the San Rafael Pacifics, found themselves in a wild, high-scoring game.
They almost pulled off a comeback against the Martinez Sturgeon. Down by a jaw-dropping 11 runs, the Pacifics clawed their way back, cutting the lead to just two.
In the end, they lost 14-12, but what a fight. If anything, that’s the kind of grit you see all over Marin County sports—doesn’t matter if it’s high school or pro.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports briefs: Marin Catholic falls to Foothill in marathon quarterfinal
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