Sarah Ihnken is so good in baseball, she has her sights set on making the powerful Marin Catholic High team next spring.
The Little League standout pitches well, but San Rafael's 11-12 All-Stars still come up short; the league wins at the 9-10 level behind the pitching of Keaton Flores and Jack Cottrell.
The Twilight Criterium brings world-class bicycle racing to San Rafael each year in dazzling streaks of brilliantly colored lycra. In the 1890s, racers also sped down San Rafael’s Fourth Street, but in swirls of dust on a road built for horse and buggy.
The Terra Linda Orcas celebrate their last meet with a victory.
The league will be represented in district play starting Saturday by four teams, all shooting to reach a single-elimination tournament that will be held in July.
All-Star squads coached by Mike Dibley (11-12), John Muschi (10-11) and Greg Mosher (9-10) play the first of six scheduled games Saturday in hopes of reaching the district quarterfinals.
The former Marin County Athletic League president is honored by the NIAAA along with Redwood athletic director Jessica Peisch for their athletic contributions and high scores on a recent exam.
The senior at Branson High is distinguished for being both a winner and a gentleman when the league presents him the Player of the Year and Bobby Jones Sportsmanship awards.
Selected along with four other high school seniors by the Dipsea Race Foundation, the Marin Catholic High student will use the money toward his education at the University of Michigan.
Parker Shaw, the San Rafael basketball/baseball star, repeats his 2009 distinction, while Jake Toll-McKillop, just a junior, is honored as the league's best catcher.
The 25-year-old San Rafael native has recorded the fastest times in the last two Dipseas, yet has no wins to show for it because of the popular race's unique handicapping system.
Coming off a tough 3-2 loss to Alhambra of Martinez in the NCS championship game, Terra Linda will have to replace Sammy Schilling next season, but it'll be loaded nonetheless.
Sluggers from Terra Linda High and San Rafael, respectively, voted onto the all-league first team; two other Trojans and two other Bulldogs also earn MCAL distinctions.
School's best ever at shot put and discus challenges state's best in Clovis this weekend, seeking to throw farther than he's ever thrown before.
The sixth-seeded Trojans use a six-run first inning to dispose of Albany in softball and now must deal with Alhambra of Martinez, but senior pitcher Sammy Schilling is ready for the challenge.
Scoring three runs without getting a hit, watching a home run blow back into the park and getting another big hit from Brittany Nielsen, the Trojans advance to the NCS semifinals vs. Albany.
Terra Linda's Victor Gavallos, Eduardo Li, Daniel Mah and Jinil Fleischman get Honorable Mention awards, as does San Rafael's Ryan Kisner.
The Trojans open NCS play with an impressive 5-0 victory over Campolindo, but get little time to savor it with a road matchup against the MCAL runner-up just 24 hours later.
Enjoy the cool glades of King Mountain. About 3.5 miles. No bikes on single track. Dogs welcome.
One week after making the MCAL Playoffs for the first time under coach Brad Lucchi, the Trojans face Campolindo in the NCS first round, with Tam awaiting the winner.
The Orcas are working on a perfect season after 0-3 start.
Peaceful, beautiful and easy - this 5 mile adventure is just right for the family outing. Elevation change is about 400'. Dogs on leash OK.
Orca parents have a lot to be proud of.
Daniel Bailey is unbeatable as he wins three individual events, leading the Trojans to the title; the Trojans' Krissy Williams and San Rafael's Gabby Murray stand out in the girls competition.
Terra Linda High swim stars win three individual events between them and join forces in a relay victory; Kimmie Winder and Samantha Dame are among the standouts in the girls' competition.
Hundreds stop at cycling energizer stations around Marin and celebrate at the after-work party at Marin Country Mart.
The San Rafael High senior has used her gymnastics background to master a new sport and etch her name into Marin County Athletic League track and field history.
The San Rafael High Bulldogs and the Terra Linda Trojans go up against Tam in swimming and lacrosse.
The Bulldogs' senior freestyle swim star has had fun in the pool for four years despite few teams wins.
The Terra Linda Orcas will visit Sleepy Hollow to square off against the Sea Lions in Saturday's meet.
Newcomer to the Bulldogs' team has his ups (a few) and downs (many) during a trying first season that was capped by a round at Indian Valley in which he recorded five pars.
Terra Linda High School tied to Drake in girls' soccer, but lost in boys' volleyball.
Easy three-mile hike on rolling hills near the MMWD watershed lakes. Dogs on leash OK.
The sophomore has made rapid improvement in her 100-yard breaststroke time for the Bulldogs.
In the late 19th century, world champion sharp-shooter Philo Jacoby created San Rafael’s Schuetzen Park, a 37-acre amusement park for shooting, bowling, dancing and dining.
Marin Swim League season is set to launch.
San Rafael High School could not emerge victorious in the past week's sporting events.
A long (7+ miles ) strenuous hike through forest and grassland. Lots of sun, so wear sunscreen. Hike, Bike or Run. Dogs OK.
Centerfield Partners, LLC. -- a company that owns and operate independent minor league baseball teams -- hopes to revamp Albert Field.
An easy 1.8 mile stroll to view wild flowers, elephant seals and the rugged outer coast. Hiking only. Good for kids.
