The Novato Heat 14A team has tapped into Southern Marin's rich talent base to supplement a roster of local stars ready to challenge Northern California's top fastpitch squads.
His home run and double make the difference against rival Novato South in the Little League 11-12 competition; Novato North has two wins already in a 'torturous' 9-10 tournament.
Led by the pitching of Carly Slack and Ashley Bottomley, the 12-and-under Novato girls softball team dominated the Rohnert Park competition last weekend to capture its first crown in the elite division.
Little League squads in the 9-10, 10-11 and 11-12 age groups began pool play over the weekend in hopes of reaching a single-elimination tournament in July that will crown the All-Star champs.
Babe Silva Park is the place to be for baseball fans as the District 3 All-Star tournament gets under way for Novato North's 11-12, 10-11 and 9-10 squads.
Three teams representing the Little League embark on a six-game schedule, including an 11-12 showdown with rival Novato North on Sunday, en route hopefully to a district crown.
She and another Marin County woman, Sue Chelini, gain national recognition by the NIAAA for their contributions to interscholastic athletics as well as high marks on a recent exam.
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Branson's Greg Mroz wins the league's top two honors when the Marin County Athletic League picks the best of the best in its recently completed golf season.
Junior standout is one of six Mustangs honored in the annual all-league balloting for baseball; Novato's Matt Mendelsohn is a first-team choice for the second year in a row.
The former paramedic jokes that the goal in his debut in Marin's most famous running race Sunday is to 'avoid the ambulance' during the troublesome 7.5-mile trek from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach.
Both teams upset that umps walked off the field after 10 innings; no continuation date set for the game's completion.
Strength, flexibility endurance and concentration are required of the athletes, of all ages, at the skate park in Hamilton.
Greensboro-bound Shelby Brown helped the Wildcats win the NCS girls soccer crown, while nine from Novato -- including title-game hero Kyle White -- aided in a first-ever boys lacrosse title.
San Marin ace would have been limited to three innings had the showdown with Acalanes been Saturday, but the rain postponement gives him a chance to pitch a complete game Tuesday.
San Marin juniors earn first-team all-league honors in softball; Mustangs teammate Bridget Pacchetti and Novato's Tess Feyling are named to the honorable mention list.
Well-practiced smallball helps the Mustangs earn a spot in Saturday's finals as two bunts, two sacrifice flies and a run-producing infield out prove decisive in a semifinal win over Sonoma Valley.
The senior is one of three Mustangs honored, joining Nicole Roberts (second team) and Sarah Lucia (honorable mention); Novato's Alison Skidmore and Rubye Fangmeyer also earn distinctions.
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Nick Driscoll and Forrest Bousquette star in 3-1 quarterfinal win over Moreau Catholic of Hayward, setting the stage for another home game Wednesday against a foe that beat the Mustangs in May.
Shortstop Bridget Pacchetti and catcher Gianna Bruschera have supported their pitcher both offensively and defensively for a softball team that's now reached the NCS semifinals.
When the Marin County Athletic League selects its all-league teams in four sports, San Marin's Josh Bernstein grabs first-team boys tennis honors for the second year in a row.
Sonoma Valley snaps a scoreless tie in the bottom of the sixth inning en route to a 5-0 win over the Hornets in the second round of the NCS playoffs, ending Novato's season.
Nick Driscoll gets the ball on the mound for the MCAL regular-season champs, who earned a first-round bye and now will break out the metal bats on their home field.
After surprising Albany in the first round of NCS play, the Hornets earn a night game at Sonoma Valley, an atmosphere that should be quite familiar after Thursday's lighted practice.
Saturday's NCS quarterfinal matches two great pitchers, as San Marin's Dani Albini, coming off a no-hitter Wednesday, goes up against Nicole Ochoa, who beat Redwood earlier this season.
Jonathan Alcantara to lace up gloves in a super bantamweight bought in search of his fifth professional win.
When the NCS Championships begin Wednesday at Albany, the Hornets expect to pack a much more potent offense after having to hit with wood bats during the MCAL season.
A fabulous regular season behind it, San Marin takes on Drake in the MCAL semifinals Friday needing two wins in two nights to capture the championship.
Mustang stars not only win specialties but also contribute to a relay win; Megan Campbell and Celeste Malatesta stand out among the Mustangs' girls at the annual championships.
While he's winning the 100 and 200, 11 different Hornets girls contribute to a third-place team effort and earn tickets to the NCS Redwood Empire event this week.
Elite female runner takes 160th overall out of more than 43,000 registered runners Sunday in San Francisco.
Novato High beats Redwood 11-10 for the Marin County Athletic League title.
There's a big event at the Novato Gymnastics and Teen Center on Saturday plus food tastings and informational presentations to help you make delicious, healthier food choices.
On his way to Cal State Northridge, the MCAL's Player of the Year makes one last stop at Drake High on Saturday night for Marin's annual showcase of senior basketball talent.
Patch will be a big part of the May 15 event, cheering on participants from our communities.
Josh Bernstein made the MCAL finals as a freshman, but the competition appears to be tougher this year and still includes the defending champ from Justin-Siena.
Few MCAL athletes have been on the short end of the score more often than the Hornets' softball center fielder, but she masks it well with a smile and a positive attitude.
Novato resident won a gold medal in basketball at the Bay Area Senior Games in March and now looks forward to going for a national championship in June.