San Marin Sports Update September 23-September 28
Homecoming Week 2013 is officially in the books. It was a busy sports week for all the Mustang’s teams capped off by a 3-0 Homecoming effort over Tamalpais. Take a look back at the week that was and what is coming up for teams as most reach the midway point of MCAL play.
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Varsity Football
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The Mustangs improved to 2-0 in MCAL play and 4-1 overall with a 49-19 win over Tamalpais. The first half saw each team go back and forth at each other for dueling scores. QB Manny Wilkins got the offense going quick with a 15 yard TD run on the opening drive after LB Grant Shepardson’s INT. Tam answered though with RB Aseal Birir who scored 2 first half TDs and had 123 yards on the ground. The teams kept trading scores as Wilkins ran in another from 18 yards and Birir answered with a 48 yard score. Tied at 14-14 in the 2nd quarter, Wilkins found WR Vince Cerruti for a 31 yard TD, but Tam would answer again with another score on the ground. Finally the Mustangs took the upper hand going into half as Wilkins found WR Isaac Leon for an 11 yard TD to put the Mustangs up 28-19 at the half.
The second half was dominated by the Mustangs whose defense shut down the Tam offense who never scored again. The half was dominated by RB Kyle Chernoff who led all rushers with 183 yards on the ground and 2 TDs. Wilkins had another dominating performance accounting for 5 TDs, 3 in the air and 2 on the ground. The defense was led by DE Damon Moore who had a couple sacks on the day.
The 1st place Mustangs face their crosstown rival this week as they head over to Novato for the City Championship. Kickoff is set for 2 PM at Novato in what should be a great contest.
In honor of the game, Novato eatery Italian Delight is having a Dine and Donate contest on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Just put your money for the tab in either the San Marin or Novato jar and the team who collects the most money will win 10% of the proceeds.
Junior Varsity Football
The JV football team stayed undefeated on the season upping their record to 6-0 with a 30-8 win against Tamalpais. The day started well on the opening kickoff when Dante Restivo took the return and in a trick play reversed the ball to Nick Nazarian for an 80 yard TD. QB Collin Moore continues to move the Mustang offense as he had 3 TD passes on the day. Once again though the story was the dominance of the Mustang defense. The Tam offense was held without a score. The effort was led by Cole Eyler, Nathan Duft, Adrian D’Arrigo, Weston Dunn, Alex Correnti, Ryan Uluiakepa and Jeff Neidlinger. Tam’s lone score came on a blocked FG before half. The Mustangs now head over to Novato on Saturday to take on the Hornets at 11:30.
Frosh Football
The frosh team took care of business against Tam on Saturday to improve to 3-2 on the season. RB Will Batres had another big day on the ground collecting a couple scores. On defense the Mustang shutdown the Tam offense. Great performances were turned in by Leonardo Madrigal, Leo Seavey, Dimitri Michener, Jack Coll and Mitchell Crowe. The Mustangs now head to Novato Saturday at 9:30 to take on the Hornets.
Tennis
The girls battled against Tam and Terra Linda last week. In the match with Tam the girls had several outstanding performances. Freshman Daria Hoang had an outstanding win against one of the top players in the league. After falling down 3-0 to start, she quickly turned it around and won the first set 6-4. The second was a battle, but Daria won the more critical points and closed it out 6-4. Christine Coll also had a fantastic match winning 6-1, 7-6. Christine was aggressive and consistent, in total control throughout the match.
The Mustangs then took on Terra Linda winning 8-1. Daria Hoang won 6-0, 6-0; Hannah Gelleri won 6-1, 6-0; Avery Abel won 6-1, 6-1; Julia Fager won 6-0, 6-2; Christine Coll won 6-1, 6-1; Maddy Gelleri won 6-2, 6-2. In doubles, Angela/Miranda looked good in a 6-0, 6-0 rout; while Ananya and Amritha won 6-1, 6-1.
The girls take on Justin Siena and Branson this week.
Water Polo – Girls
San Marin took on Justin Siena last week and got a big win holding off the Braves 9-6. Jessica Iacovelli led all scorers with 5 goals, and absolutely dominated both sides of the pool with a steal and 2 assists. Tanner Rhoades added 2 goals for the Mustang offense. Bianca Boyajian and Patty Dougherty each had 6 steals and a goal, while Goalie Hayley March had 6 saves.
Soccer
The Mustangs battled hard against MC Wednesday. Pedro Romero scored an impressive goal. Goalie Patrick Barrier Had some incredible saves to keep the Mustangs in the game. Manny LaCarruba and Tre Diaz played strong games on defense.
Cross Country
There was no meet last week for the team, but they will take on Branson, MC and Justin in Napa.
Volleyball
Varsity- The Varsity girls came up short in matches against two of the top teams in the league last week, Marin Catholic and Drake. Solid weeks were turned in by Allie Kraedepohl , Aziza Ramadan, and Sara Tong. No other information was provided. The Mustangs look to rebound against Justin Siena and Terra Linda this week.
JV – Unfortunately no information provided this week. The girls take on Justin Siena and Terra Linda this week.
Frosh- Unfortunately no information provided this week. The girls take on Justin Siena and Terra Linda this week.
Water Polo – Boys
Varsity- The Mustangs dropped their first league match of the year a hard fought 9-7 loss at Justin Siena. Unfortunately no other information was provided. The boys will take on MC on Tuesday.
JV- Unfortunately no information provided this week. The boys will take on MC on Tuesday.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
Tuesday, Oct. 1
3:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis @ Justin Siena
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf @ Redwood
5:00 PM Boys Varsity Water Polo - Marin Catholic @ SM
6:00 PM Boys JV Water Polo - Marin Catholic @ SM
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Water Polo - Marin Catholic @ SM
Wednesday, Oct. 2
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer @ Branson
4:00 PM Girls Freshman Volleyball - Justin Siena @ SM
4:00 PM Girls Varsity Golf - Branson @ SM
5:00 PM Girls JV Volleyball - Justin Siena @ SM
5:30 PM Boys JV Soccer @ Branson
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball - Justin Siena @ SM
Thursday, Oct. 3
3:30 PM Girls Varsity Tennis @ Branson
4:45 PM Girls Varsity Cross Country @ Justin Siena, Branson, & MC
4:15 PM Boys Varsity Cross Country @ Justin Siena, Branson, & MC
Friday, Oct. 4
4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer - Terra Linda @ SM
4:30 PM Girls JV Volleyball @ Terra Linda
5:30 PM Boys JV Soccer - Terra Linda @ SM
6:00 PM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Terra Linda
Saturday, Oct. 5
9:30 AM Boys Freshman Football @ Novato
11:30 AM Boys JV Football @ Novato
2:00 PM Boys Varsity Football @ Novato
