Fans of Marin County prep sports can dive into a detailed snapshot of Thursday and Friday schedules, stretching through San Rafael, San Anselmo, Novato, Larkspur, Tiburon, and a handful of other towns.
This planning guide highlights cross-town rivalries, visiting teams, and the venues around Marin’s high schools as athletes gear up for a packed couple of days.
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What’s on the Thursday–Friday high school slate in Marin County
The lineup brings together stand-alone games and sightseeing-style showdowns, with teams traveling between Marin City, Sausalito, and nearby towns.
Expect intensified matchups at familiar Marin venues like Terra Linda High School in San Rafael, Meadow Club in Fairfax, and Albert Park in San Rafael. Several games will also unfold at the home campuses of Tamalpais, Redwood, and Novato.
Key matchups and venues across Marin towns
Here’s a quick look at the notable pairings and where you can catch them:
- San Domenico goes up against International. Bay Club meets San Domenico at Albert Park in San Rafael.
- Branson faces Terra Linda and also takes on Novato and Archie Williams.
- Marin Academy lines up several games, including matchups with Lick-Wilmerding, Drew, and Urban.
- Redwood is set for multiple contests versus San Marin, Rancho Cotate, and Marin Catholic. Games will be at the Meadow Club and Terra Linda High School.
- Tamalpais (just call them Tam) and San Rafael meet repeatedly, clashing at both schools. There’s also a separate game against Miramonte.
- Terra Linda has a heavy slate—hosting University, San Marin, Novato, and Redwood at Terra Linda High School and a few other Marin spots.
- Novato’s schedule sends them to Marin Catholic, Archie Williams, Tamalpais, and Redwood. Several games happen at Novato venues.
- Dominican is in the thick of PacWest and RMAC championships (all-day events) in Las Vegas, San Diego, and Salt Lake City.
- Other regional visitors include Sacred Heart Prep, Sonoma Academy, Sonoma Valley, Lowell, and Head-Royce.
Marin County athletic directors keep a close eye on travel logistics and site accessibility. Many games wind through San Rafael, Novato, and Mill Valley.
If you’re planning a Friday circuit around Fairfax or Larkspur, double-check for late-added times or venue changes. Weather and field conditions can shuffle a few slots at the last minute, which is just classic Marin.
Postseason and championship outlook
Marin schools are eyeing the postseason calendar, with MCAL play-ins, BCL semifinals, and a full slate of regional or league championships up ahead.
Times and venues for a few key games are still up in the air. Local fans should keep an eye on school athletic pages and community bulletins for updates in Mill Valley, San Rafael, and Novato.
What to watch for as postseason chatter grows
In Marin, chasing championships depends on late-season form. Teams also need a deep bench and some grit to win on the road.
Keep an eye on:
- MCAL play-in scenarios. If a tiebreaker pops up, a team might get shoved into a high-stakes game during a hectic weekend in San Rafael or San Anselmo.
- BCL semifinals. Marin Catholic, Redwood, and Terra Linda usually clash in close battles that pull crowds from Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Fairfax.
- Regional championships are coming up, though times and venues are still up in the air. Check with Terra Linda, Redwood, Novato, and Marin Catholic for updates.
Whether you’re in San Anselmo, Novato, or San Rafael, fans across Marin County should get ready for a packed few days of high school hoops, soccer, and field sports. There’s plenty of cross-town bragging rights and community pride on the line.
For the latest, bookmark your favorite Marin newspaper’s sports section and check the schools’ calendars. The action’s just starting, and honestly, who wants to miss it?
Here is the source article for this story: Sports in Marin: Thursday, Friday
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