URGENT UPDATE: The Marin Academy Wildcats showcased a commanding performance in their girls basketball home opener, defeating the Terra Linda Trojans 54-25 on Friday night. This decisive victory marks the Wildcats’ second win of the season, putting them at 2-0 overall.
Led by standout Sterling Colpitts, who scored an impressive 17 points, Marin Academy dominated the game from start to finish. Penelope Lee contributed significantly with 10 points and provided strong perimeter defense, ensuring the Trojans struggled to find their rhythm. Grace Kawaja also played a crucial role, adding five points and showcasing an all-around solid game.
On the other side, Barbara Cifuentes led the Trojans with 10 points, but her efforts were not enough to overcome the Wildcats’ fierce defense. The Trojans now sit at 0-1 in the early season.
In another thrilling matchup, San Domenico triumphed over Drew with a score of 41-28 on Thursday night. Amara Bailey shined with 10 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, and three assists. Meanwhile, Sarah Gordon led the Panthers with 16 points, four rebounds, and three blocks. San Domenico is set to face Tam on Saturday morning, keeping the momentum alive.
In girls soccer, the Branson Bulls continued their impressive form, defeating Will C. Wood with a resounding 9-0 victory, marking their second consecutive blowout win of the season. Gat Howell scored twice, while Julia Myerberg contributed a goal and three assists. The Bulls displayed an exceptional team effort, with Anya Sridharan, Kara Kandakulam, and Sadie Saavedra each netting a goal and an assist.
In a closely contested match, Marin Catholic battled to a 1-1 tie against Maria Carrillo on Thursday night, with Nora Snearly scoring for Marin Catholic. Goalkeepers Joanie Caraluggio and Brooklyn Blackman combined for a solid performance, keeping the game competitive.
Shifting to college basketball, the College of Marin Mariners secured a decisive win against Diablo Valley, dominating with a final score of 75-32 on Thursday. The Mariners led by an astounding 32 points at halftime, with Jaidyn Brown and Brooklyn Carter each scoring 10 points. Sierra Calantas added nine points and four steals, showcasing the Mariners’ offensive prowess.
Coaches are encouraged to report scores, stats, and game details via email to [email protected] or on Twitter @marinij_sports following games. Reports submitted after the typical 8 p.m. deadline for print will be included in the next day’s coverage.
Stay tuned for more updates as the high school and college sports seasons unfold!
