This week in Marin County, a packed lineup of college, high school, and prep golf results put the spotlight on local athletic talent. From San Rafael to Novato and beyond, the action didn’t disappoint.
College of Marin clinched the Bay Valley Conference title, Dominican University made waves at the PacWest Golf Championships, and MCAL baseball and girls’ softball teams battled it out across San Anselmo, Larkspur, and San Rafael.
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College of Marin Clinches Bay Valley Conference Title
The Mariners locked up the regular-season crown in the Bay Valley Conference despite a 9-8 home loss to Napa Valley. Mendocino’s 8-1 win over Los Medanos tipped the scales in Marin’s favor.
The team now stands at 26-12 overall and 16-5 in conference play. They hold a 1.5-game lead over Los Medanos, who still have a game to play.
Marin swept the head-to-head series with Los Medanos, so they control the tiebreaker. In San Rafael, Will McLemore and Aiden Romero both hammered home runs as Marin stormed out to a 6-0 lead through three innings.
Napa Valley rallied late, but couldn’t quite close the gap. The Mariners held on, even after the early fireworks faded.
- McLemore and Romero both went deep for the Mariners.
- That early surge gave San Rafael a shot to sweep the night, though Napa Valley didn’t make it easy.
- The Bay Valley title path stays in Marin’s hands, thanks to the season series sweep.
For fans in Novato and nearby towns, the win really highlights College of Marin’s consistency and depth. Marin County baseball has plenty to be proud of as the postseason creeps closer up in those quiet hills northwest of San Francisco.
What this means for Marin County fans
With the tiebreaker secured, folks in Novato and San Rafael can look forward to the Mariners pushing into the postseason with some real momentum. The Bay Valley finish just adds another layer of drama to the local sports scene—something you’ll probably hear about in coffee shops from Larkspur to San Anselmo.
Dominican University at the PacWest Golf Championships
Over in the golf world, Dominican University carried Marin County pride to the PacWest Golf Championships. Madi Whitney and Ellexis Mingming both tied for 12th at 12-over 228, helping their team grab a third place finish at 907.
Daniel Marmorstein tied for sixth after a late surge. He posted a final-round 68, pacing Dominican to a fourth-place tie at 889.
- Marin’s golfers faced off against Bay Area peers, showing off the talent at Dominican University in San Rafael.
- Whitney and Mingming’s steady play set the tone, while Marmorstein’s closing 68 gave the team a late lift.
Local golf notes and what’s ahead
With the PacWest season wrapping up, players from Novato to San Rafael are already eyeing regional events and possible college showcase invites. The Marin County golf scene keeps churning out competitive rounds at places like StoneTree in Rohnert Park and the Meadow Club in Fairfax.
Fans from all over the North Bay keep coming back for more.
MCAL Baseball and Girls’ Action Across Marin
High school baseball really heated up across Marin County. San Marin took down Analy 12-1, with Jaden Brown going deep and Matthew Baldino and Jack Cipollina each driving in two runs.
In San Rafael, Redwood stayed on top of the MCAL standings with a 15-2 rout of Terra Linda. Jack Moseley led the way with three hits and four RBIs, pushing the win streak to 13 games.
Elsewhere, Archie Williams crushed Maria Carrillo 12-0. Kingston Weinberg ripped a two-run double, and both August Block and Andrew Evans picked up multiple hits.
On the girls’ side, Redwood walked off Rancho Cotate 5-4 thanks to Stella Belluomini’s clutch single up the middle. San Marin hammered Terra Linda 18-1, with Taylor Testa and Leah Cronin driving in seven runs between them.
Area Golf: Local Standouts Shine
The area golf circuit put the spotlight on Marin County juniors and prep programs. Some of the standout performances:
- Jack Hilleboe (Branson) fired a 4-under 31 at StoneTree.
- Grant Goodrich posted a 38 and led Novato to a win at Marin Country Club.
- Redwood’s Jack Caldwell and James Hamill shared medalist honors with 1-over 36s at Meadow Club.
Across Marin County—whether you’re up in the hills near Mill Valley or catching the downtown energy in San Rafael—these results show how much the local athletic scene thrives. The schedule’s packed for the next few weeks, with big matchups at Sir Francis Drake High School and events that always seem to draw fans from Corte Madera to Fairfax.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports briefs: College of Marin wraps up conference title
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