Del Norte Playoff Loss Recap and How to Watch

In a Saturday playoff clash that stretched across the Golden Gate region’s basketball map, the San Marin Mustangs of Novato toppled Del Norte 64-43. Del Norte’s postseason run came to a screeching halt.

This North Bay showdown kept Marin County fans buzzing from San Rafael to Mill Valley. It’s another reminder of why the San Marin gym is such a tough place for visitors during winter in Marin County.

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Postseason setback ends Del Norte’s run as San Marin presses on

The Mustangs attacked with balance and clamped down defensively, controlling the game from the jump. They pulled away in the second half and handed Del Norte its worst loss since last December—a 21-point gap that stung for the visitors.

Del Norte closes out a 20-11 season. The Crescent City area’s hoops scene now has one fewer state-title hopeful, while teams around Larkspur and Sausalito start thinking about spring sports.

San Marin improved to 16-12 and grabbed their second straight win. The Mustangs’ late-season hot streak is still alive, and fans in Novato and beyond are already circling the calendar for the next round of Bay Area hoops.

San Marin heads to Mission San Jose on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Del Norte doesn’t have another game scheduled, but this season leaves players and coaches across Tiburon and San Anselmo with plenty to reflect on as they follow the North Bay postseason.

Key performances and stats

Let’s dig into the numbers that stood out, spotlighting the players who really shouldered the load for their teams:

Justin Cushman — 18 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 44% from the floor for Del Norte.
Ty Blue — 6 points and 7 rebounds, steady on the glass for the visiting squad.
Miller Morgan (San Marin) — double-double: 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting a sharp 63% from the field.
Jackson Young (San Marin) — another double-double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

San Marin’s team effort—balanced scoring, active defense, and efficient shooting—just overwhelmed Del Norte. The Mustangs really dictated the tempo down the stretch.

What’s next for Marin County teams

For San Marin, the next chapter comes Wednesday against Mission San Jose at 7:00 p.m. That Bay Area matchup should test the Mustangs’ momentum and give Marin County fans another reason to check the scoreboard from downtown San Rafael to sleepy Corte Madera.

For Del Norte, the postseason run’s over, so it’s time to take stock of what worked—and what needs to change for 2024-25. The Huskies finish 20-11, which is a solid mark, but the sting of a playoff exit might just fuel a strong offseason. Players will be back in the gym soon—maybe at Novato’s Hamilton Field Park, maybe at Mill Valley’s Marin Catholic, depending on where they land next year.

Local flavor: Marin County’s winter basketball pulse

Across Marin County—from the waterfront streets of Sausalito to the hillside communities of San Anselmo and Fairfax—the playoff scene drew devoted crowds this season. In the shadow of Mount Burdell, coaches kept harping on fundamentals.

Downtown San Rafael buzzed with fans debating rotations and clutch moments. The Mustangs’ win brought a surge of momentum to Novato High and San Marin’s campus.

Students, families, and booster clubs felt the energy. They live and breathe high school hoops here, no doubt about it.

Marin County’s got its eyes on the North Bay bracket now. Teams from Larkspur to San Rafael and beyond are hungry for post-season glory.

Even when one team’s season ends, there’s always a next chapter waiting. Maybe it’ll start at Mission San Jose’s gym, or maybe under the bright lights of a Tuesday practice in Corte Madera.

Either way, there’s this sense—hard to shake—that every year brings a fresh drive to compete at the highest level.

Here is the source article for this story: Basketball Recap: Del Norte Takes a Tough Playoff Loss + How To Watch

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