Redwood High School’s baseball team and San Marin High School’s softball team both wrapped up the high school sports season by defending their league championships. It’s safe to say they’ve cemented their place as Marin County athletic powerhouses.
The championship softball game between these two rivals was packed with drama. San Marin claimed a tense 1-0 victory after ten innings that felt like they might never end.
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Redwood’s baseball team, despite their league title, ran into trouble early in the North Coast Section Division I playoffs. Still, the level of talent and grit in Marin County’s high school sports scene is pretty hard to ignore.
San Marin Softball Claims Epic Victory in Championship Showdown
The San Marin Mustangs softball team showed real resilience in their championship win over the Redwood Giants. The Novato-based squad battled through what plenty of local fans now call one of the wildest championship games in recent memory.
Both teams stayed locked in a defensive standoff for a full ten innings. It was tense, and honestly, it could’ve gone either way for most of the game.
Cipollina Shines as Championship Hero
Cipollina stood out for San Marin, making a huge impact throughout their playoff run. She notched two big hits in the semifinal win against Marin Catholic of Kentfield, then raised her game again for the championship against Redwood.
Her determination seems to sum up what San Marin athletics is all about. You could really feel the energy and nerves from both sides.
“The level of play we witnessed in this championship game represents the very best of Marin County high school sports,” said a longtime observer from Mill Valley. “Both San Marin and Redwood displayed exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout this marathon contest.”
Redwood Baseball Captures League Crown Despite Playoff Challenges
The Redwood Giants baseball team from Larkspur kept their grip on the league title, much to the delight of fans around southern Marin. Their program’s steady excellence says a lot about the coaching staff and the effort they put in year after year.
Giants Face Early Adversity in Section Playoffs
Redwood hit some real bumps after the regular season, though. In their first North Coast Section Division I playoff game against Benicia, the Giants fell behind by five runs in the opening inning.
That kind of early deficit is tough, especially for a team used to setting the tone right from the start. It’s not what they expected, that’s for sure.
“Playoff baseball is a different animal,” said a Corte Madera resident who’s been rooting for Redwood for years. “The competition level jumps, and even teams as strong as Redwood can run into surprises.”
Marin County’s Growing Athletic Reputation
The dual championships for Redwood and San Marin say a lot about the increasing prominence of Marin County in Northern California high school sports. Schools from Tiburon to Novato, and Sausalito to San Rafael, have built competitive programs in all sorts of sports.
Athletic directors across the county—from Terra Linda to Tamalpais High—keep pointing out the rising competition. They also see a positive effect on student-athlete growth.
Programs like San Marin softball and Redwood baseball inspire younger players in places like Fairfax, Greenbrae, and Strawberry. Kids see what’s possible and start to believe they could be next.
The Marin Independent Journal reported on May 19, 2025, that these championships grew out of months of tough practice and preparation. For the seniors, grabbing these wins feels like the perfect way to wrap up their high school sports journeys before heading off to college teams.
The rivalries between schools from the Ross Valley to the Novato plains keep producing wild games and unforgettable moments. Players, coaches, and whole communities get swept up in it.
Here is the source article for this story: Preps of the week: Redwood, San Marin repeat as league champions
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