San Marin rolls past Cardinal Newman in a Marin County showdown
On a breezy Thursday afternoon, the San Marin Mustangs from Novato rode a strong pitching performance and a well-timed offensive burst to a 10-2 win over Cardinal Newman. The victory pushes San Marin to 2-2 on the season and bumps their scoring average to seven runs per game.
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That pace has people talking, from San Rafael to Mill Valley.
Pitching and defense spark the Mustangs
Taylor Testa took center stage, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing just two earned runs on eight hits. Testa didn’t just pitch—he chipped in offensively too, going 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
His showing steadied a Mustangs staff that had struggled the week before. The team kept Newman’s bats mostly quiet, which was a relief after their recent rough patch.
- Taylor Testa: 7 innings, 8 K, 2 earned runs on 8 hits; 1-for-4 with a triple and RBI
- Offensive spark: San Marin’s timely hits and aggressive base-running rattled Newman’s defense
- Defensive footing: Mustangs shut down Newman’s rallies with sharp fielding and quick decisions on the bases
Cardinal Newman’s hitters battle but fall short
Newman didn’t just roll over. They got solid at-bats from several players and showed some grit, even with the score getting out of hand.
Arianna Mendoze stood out at the plate, finishing 3-for-3 with three runs, a double, and an RBI. Alina Rempe brought some energy, going 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBIs.
Six different Newman hitters picked up multiple hits, including Nicole DiMarco, who went 1-for-3 and stole a base.
Even with those efforts, Newman just couldn’t put together the kind of big inning that changes a game. San Marin’s pitching and defense kept the Cardinals from gaining momentum.
What this means for Marin County standings and rivalries
As the scoreboard ticked down, the local storylines got a little sharper. San Marin moves to 2-2, while Cardinal Newman drops to 2-6. There’s still plenty of time for both teams, especially with more head-to-head and intra-county matchups looming.
San Marin’s seven-run average has people chatting in Novato and San Rafael, where coaches and families know a strong pitching day can unlock a team’s offense. The game also had a bit of a Payback vibe, since Newman beat San Marin earlier in April 2025.
In Marin County, the rivalry between San Marin and Cardinal Newman is a spring tradition. A 10-2 finish just adds more fuel to the conversations in Larkspur and Corte Madera—and those talks probably won’t die down anytime soon.
Upcoming Marin County games and schedule notes
Looking ahead, Cardinal Newman will host Ukiah at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. That’s a big test for a program still chasing consistency on a San Rafael-area diamond.
San Marin heads out on the road to face Alhambra at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Their trip stretches across the broader Bay Area softball circuit, which keeps Marin County fans checking scores from Novato to Mill Valley.
Folks around Marin County—whether in Novato, San Rafael, or the smaller towns—will be watching these cross-county matchups as the spring season unfolds. With San Marin’s quick pitching and Newman’s bats starting to click, Marin County’s softball scene feels lively, competitive, and honestly, it’s just part of the local high school sports vibe.
Here is the source article for this story: Softball Recap: Cardinal Newman Takes a Loss
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