In Marin County, three girls lacrosse programs—Marin Academy, Marin Catholic, and Redwood—moved on to the North Coast Section semifinals after Thursday’s quarterfinal wins. That’s sparked a lot of local pride, from San Rafael to Larkspur and Novato.
The quarterfinals also brought out some standout performances by Marin athletes in San Anselmo and Kentfield. You really get a sense of just how deep Marin County’s spring sports scene runs.
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Now, as the postseason heats up, fans in Mill Valley, San Rafael, and nearby towns are buzzing about the upcoming playoff showdowns at Dominican University and beyond. You can feel the excitement building everywhere you turn.
Girls Lacrosse: NCS Semifinals Set for Marin County Teams
Marin Academy, Marin Catholic, and Redwood each secured spots in the North Coast Section D-I semifinals with clear wins. These matchups are about to draw big crowds, especially after a sunlit week in Sausalito and San Rafael.
All three local teams leaned on strong offense and tough defense to reach this point. The coaching and homegrown talent in Marin really show.
Leading Marin Teams in the Semifinals
Marin Academy (15-3) blew past No. 8 San Marin 21-9, showing off their scoring depth. Elsa Anderson finished with seven goals and two assists, while Steph Zola added five goals, four draw controls, and two assists.
The Capuchins will host No. 4 Redwood on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Dominican University in San Rafael. They’re embracing the home-court advantage and hoping to push deeper into the playoffs.
Redwood (16-6) topped No. 5 Tam 11-4. Lucy Miller led with four goals, and Riley Buck and Grace Davis each chipped in two.
The Dons’ defense locked things down in the second half. Marin fans in Larkspur and Corte Madera are already gearing up to support their team in the next round.
Marin Catholic (19-5) moved on with a 14-10 win over No. 6 Amador Valley. Libby Irving scored four goals and had two assists, while Lauren Bailey grabbed seven draw controls, keeping the ball in the Wildcats’ hands.
Marin Catholic will face either No. 2 San Ramon Valley or No. 7 Miramonte in the semifinals. That matchup could draw a big crowd from San Anselmo to San Rafael—fans are already marking their calendars.
- Marin Academy (15-3) vs Redwood (No. 4 seed) on Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., at Dominican University in San Rafael
- Redwood (16-6) 11-4 over Tam; key players Miller, Buck, Davis stepping up for the Larkspur squad
- Marin Catholic (19-5) 14-10 over Amador Valley; Irving and Bailey driving the Wildcat offense and control
In the Boys Lacrosse Arena: Marin Catholic and Redwood Advance
On the boys’ side, Marin County had another strong showing in the Division I bracket. Marin Catholic routed Marin Academy 15-2, with Mattias Murdick and Chase Ruegg scoring early and often.
The Wildcats look more than ready for the semifinals in a tough league. In another local clash, Redwood (No. 3) hammered No. 6 Berkeley 15-4, with Emmett O’Neil netting four goals and setting the pace for a semifinal meeting with the winner of De La Salle versus Granada.
Marin County boys’ lacrosse keeps matching the girls’ energy. Fans from San Rafael and Novato are flocking to the fields for these postseason games.
Sometimes the excitement spills from the grassy North Bay into the gymnasiums of high schools in Greenbrae and Ross, where postgame celebrations and coverage in the Marin IJ and Marin Magazine keep the buzz alive.
Other Local Sports Notes
Spring sports in Marin County are still in full swing. Terra Linda took down Livermore 11-7, moving on to the D-II semifinals.
San Rafael and San Anselmo fans started marking their calendars for the next round. The upcoming games will play out on home fields close to Sir Francis Drake High School.
In diving, Leo Hernandez from Novato grabbed second place at the NCS boys competition. That finish brought a wave of pride to families who’ve cheered everywhere from Hoyt Park to the Novato Community Health complex.
The regional calendar’s packed with top baseball and softball performances. Marin County students are also racking up collegiate honors, which just goes to show how deep the athletic talent runs here—from Cordelia Park in Corte Madera to the backstops at Novato High.
Now that postseason play is heating up, lacrosse fever is catching on across Marin County. It’s spreading from the hills above Mill Valley all the way to the towns along the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Fans in San Anselmo, Kentfield, Larkspur, and Novato are gearing up for a week packed with high-stakes games. It’s no wonder Marin County keeps its reputation as a high school sports powerhouse.
Here is the source article for this story: Sports briefs: Three Marin teams advance to girls lacrosse semis
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