This blog post breaks down last week’s MCAL baseball roundup with a Marin County focus. Novato, San Rafael, and other Bay Area towns shaped the standings in their own unpredictable ways.
From a decisive Novato shutout at home to nail-biting finishes around Kentfield and Larkspur, the day’s results painted a vivid picture of postseason positioning for Marin County schools. Fans across Ross, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, and beyond will definitely find some local color here—game-by-game takes, standout performances, and the angles that matter most to families in these towns.
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Novato Dominates Marin Catholic as MCAL Pushes Toward Postseason
Novato took over at home, capitalizing on five Marin Catholic errors to roll to a 10-0 win. The Hornets jumped out to a 7-0 lead in just three innings, and the home crowd could feel the momentum early.
JP Harmon took the hill for Novato, scattered four hits, and struck out five. That effort lifted the Hornets to an 11-5 record overall and a strong 7-2 mark in MCAL play.
Marin Catholic starter Walker Untermann got chased after two innings, issuing four walks that led to three unearned runs. The two teams will meet again Thursday in Kentfield, so expect plenty of buzz as spring winds roll through San Rafael and San Anselmo.
Key performances and standings on the day
- Harmon’s command kept Novato near the top of the MCAL standings heading into the Kentfield rematch.
- Marin Catholic’s five early miscues let Novato pounce, a storyline fans in Larkspur and Ross know all too well.
- Novato’s win strengthens its postseason chances, which has folks in Novato, San Rafael, and San Anselmo talking.
San Rafael Surges Past San Marin Behind Grand Slam
Over in San Rafael, the neighborly blue and gold took over as Colby Jackson smashed a second-inning grand slam. His five-RBI day powered San Rafael to an 11-1 win over San Marin.
Floyd Greene worked six scoreless innings with five strikeouts, setting the tone and letting the home crowd relax a bit. Noah Shapiro and Lachlan Royston both picked up three hits, adding more spark to the lineup.
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- Jackson brought the crowd to its feet with his grand slam—a swing that’ll be talked about in Fairfax and Mill Valley for a while.
- Greene’s six strong innings kept San Marin quiet until late.
- Shapiro and Royston’s three hits each showed that San Rafael has plenty of depth as the team eyes a bigger push in MCAL.
Archie Williams Rolls Past Tam in a District Showdown
Archie Williams grabbed a 9-3 win over Tam in a midweek matchup. Hugo Slavinsky launched a three-run homer, while August Block added a solo shot as part of a four-run fourth and three-run fifth.
Slavinsky finished with four RBIs, showing Williams’ knack for big innings. Parents in Larkspur and Ross have plenty to cheer about as Archie Williams High School moves up in the MCAL standings.
Slavinsky’s multi-RBI night and Williams’ bullpen work
- Slavinsky’s three-run homer lit up the Williams lineup on a productive day in Marin County.
- Block’s solo shot capped a five-run afternoon, giving Williams breathing room against a Terra Linda squad that’s always tough from San Rafael.
- The win puts Archie Williams in a solid spot as the postseason picture starts to take shape for Marin County schools.
Branson Edges Terra Linda in a Pitcher’s Duel
The Branson School in Ross topped Terra Linda 7-3. Colby Buxton delivered two doubles, two RBIs, and Cobe Benjamin struck out nine over six innings in a dominant outing.
This win keeps Branson on track in the MCAL race and gives them momentum near the top of the North Bay standings. The buzz around Marin County sports just keeps growing.
Buxton and Benjamin anchor a Branson victory
- Buxton’s two doubles and two RBIs show how Branson mixes speed and power along the Ross-to-San Anselmo corridor.
- Benjamin’s nine strikeouts over six innings highlight the pitching depth Branson can rely on as the MCAL stretch run gets real.
- The victory cements Branson’s status as a real postseason contender in Marin County baseball.
Redwood Edges Vintage on a Seventh-Inning Sacrifice Fly
In a tight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats from Larkspur to Terra Linda, Redwood edged Vintage 2-1. Maxim Wells delivered the decisive sacrifice fly in the seventh inning.
Chase Johnson chipped in two of Redwood’s four hits, and their pitching staff racked up 11 strikeouts to secure the win. Marin County teams from Mill Valley to Novato are watching closely—sometimes, the little things decide a game.
Late-game heroics and pitching depth
- Wells’ sacrifice fly made the difference in a low-scoring battle—classic MCAL baseball in San Rafael.
- Johnson and his teammate’s 11 strikeouts highlight Redwood’s pitching strength, something fans in Tiburon and San Anselmo can appreciate.
- This win keeps Redwood in the mix with Vintage as the MCAL race promises more drama heading into May.
Willits Edges Tomales as North Bay Action Heats Up
In a North Bay matchup that got folks talking from Willits to the coast, Willits beat Tomales 6-1. Jorge Lopez managed two of Tomales’ four hits in the loss.
The result adds another twist to the story of cross-county travel in MCAL play. Marin County towns like Napa and Sonoma are watching to see how rural programs stack up against the more populated Marin schools as the season heads into late April and May.
Lopez, and the Willits pitching rhythm
- Lopez had a multi-hit day for Tomales, showing the visitors could swing back against north-of-Marin competition.
- Willits put together a balanced attack. Their steady pitching really turned the tide in a game that tested both teams’ resilience heading toward the postseason.
- This victory adds another layer to the mosaic of MCAL results. These outcomes will shape seedings and regional playoff implications for Marin County.
As MCAL teams like Novato, San Rafael, Archie Williams, Branson, Redwood, and Willits chase late-season momentum, Marin County fans can expect more action on fields scattered across Marin City and Fairfax. The wider North Bay’s only going to get busier as the playoffs close in.
Here is the source article for this story: Prep baseball roundup: Novato posts shutout win against Marin Catholic
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