Drake returns 12 players from a team that finished fourth in the MCAL a year ago; part of the optimism stems from three freshmen, two of whom are pitchers.
San Rafael wins third match against Pirates; illness leaves team without two key players.
Pirates earn a home game Tuesday in boys basketball, but it's against San Rafael, which beat them twice this season; the Drake girls open at No. 5 Acalanes.
San Marin pulls away in third quarter to top Drake 65-50 and secure first championship in 18 years.
Tom Gazzoli earns a trip to the NCS Championships on a day when the Pirates are more impressive off the mats than on them.
Semi-final nail-biter comes down to last 30 seconds.
Meander through the redwoods. Easy access. Dogs on leash welcome.
After slow first half, Pirates pull away in MCAL tournament.
Get out and do a big adventure.Climb to the very top of Mount Tamalpais and revel in the accomplishment.
The Pirates lead in the final minute, then can't get a potential game-tying three-pointer to drop in a narrow MCAL boys basketball loss to Marin Catholic.
Marin Catholic dominates the second quarter to take a big lead it never relinquishes; Ella Yongue's nine points are tops for the Pirates in the MCAL basketball game.
Pirates have no answer for Mustangs' powerful Stuart Wesonga as San Marin's guards handle the Drake press effectively in the MCAL basketball win.
Pirates were impressive even in defeat in the preseason, earning them the nod in a wide-open boys basketball competition.
Host Drake hopes to repeat its championship of two years ago, but the competition is stiff in the annual girls basketball event that tips off today.
San Marin runs the ball down Drake's throat en route to victory
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