Marin County high school sports fans are in for a busy weekend. The North Coast Section just posted its postseason schedule for Friday and Saturday.
Local schools from Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Ross, and Larkspur all have games lined up. The action stretches from De La Salle in Concord to Tamalpais High in Mill Valley, and honestly, just about everywhere in between.
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NorCal tournament play is happening too. Dominican University is chasing NCAA Championships in Emporia, Kansas, while Dublin hosts the NCS Meet of Champions, which should make the Bay Area race for titles even more interesting.
NCS Postseason Schedule: Marin Teams Hit the Road and the Home Field
This weekend, Marin County towns like Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Ross, and Larkspur are all in the mix. The matchups promise some real postseason drama, with games set for Friday and Saturday across divisions I through VI.
There are also a few non-NCS events in the mix, which just widen the Bay Area’s playoff scene. And for those who follow college sports, Dominican University’s teams are off to Kansas for a shot at national titles.
Dublin High is hosting the NCS Meet of Champions, capping off what looks like a jam-packed weekend.
Division I Highlights
In the early rounds, Marin County is sending two teams on the road for high-stakes openers. Cross-county showdowns are on the table as local teams try to move forward in the bracket.
For fans in San Rafael and the greater Marin County area, these 4:30 p.m. kickoff times should bring some late-afternoon excitement.
- Novato at De La Salle — 4:30 p.m.
- Petaluma at Redwood (Larkspur) — 4:30 p.m.
Division II Highlights
The Division II slate lines up Marin Catholic teams against some tough non-league opponents. The action shifts from the San Rafael campus to other venues around the Bay Area.
Marin County’s north-end campuses are buzzing as teams try to make a deep postseason run.
- Foothill at Marin Catholic — 5 p.m.
- Marin Catholic vs Alameda — 7 p.m. (location varies; home game for Marin Catholic is likely)
Division III Highlights
Division III brings a Marin showdown that’s sure to grab attention from families in Novato and San Rafael. San Marin travels to face Saint Mary’s, kicking off at 4:30 p.m.
- San Marin at Saint Mary’s — 4:30 p.m.
Division IV Highlights
Division IV action includes Archie Williams and Tamalpais in a Mill Valley matchup. It’s got the feel of a classic Bay Area playoff clash, with a 5 p.m. start lighting up the scoreboard.
- Archie Williams at Tam — 5 p.m.
Division V and Division VI Highlights
The Division V and VI rounds have a mix of Marin favorites and out-of-county challengers. Tomales represents the county on the Division VI side, while Ross–area programs look to push results into late spring.
Communities in Marin City and nearby towns will be watching closely as the bracket tightens up.
- Branson at Montgomery — 4:30 p.m. (Santa Rosa)
- Martinez at Pacifics (Albert Park) — 6 p.m.
- Tomales at Willits — 1 p.m.
Non-NCS and Meet of Champions: A Busy Bay Area Weekend
NorCal crossover play is adding some extra spark to Marin County’s weekend, while the NCS Meet of Champions pulls athletes from all over the East Bay to Dublin High School. In the NorCal tournament, Redwood faces Chico at 11:30 a.m. at Broadstone Sports Club in Folsom.
This matchup pushes Marin’s talent outside the usual North Bay scene. Meanwhile, Bay Area fans of football, basketball, baseball, and track are keeping tabs on Dominican teams as they compete all day in the NCAA Championships out in Emporia, Kansas.
That’s a huge trip for the Dominican University squad from San Rafael. Back in the East Bay, the NCS Meet of Champions at Dublin High School kicks off entries at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m..
Championship hardware is on the line, and the energy is real. For families and fans in Novato and San Rafael, the weekend feels like a milestone.
Gymnasiums and fields from Corte Madera to Sausalito turn into playoff theaters. Marin County teams are facing playoff pressure, travel, and packed bleachers, and it’s going to shape the spring for schools in Ross, Larkspur, and across the North Bay.
Stay tuned to the Marin County sports beat for postgame analysis and sideline photos from Mill Valley and Sausalito. Updates on who’s moving on to the state stage in Sacramento and beyond are just around the corner.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports in Marin: Friday, Saturday
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