NCS Basketball Playoffs move on to the semifinals this week, and the Mustang Boys are still in the hunt for a NCS Title after a big win Friday night at Campolindo. The girls had a great season wrap up with a tough loss to Encinal in the first round. Wrestling came to a close as several boys competed at the NCS Championship Meet. Spring sports are also underway, check out the schedule below.
BASKETBALL – GIRLS & BOYS
Varsity Boys – The Mustang boys drew the 7th seed in the NCS Division 3 Basketball Playoffs. They opened play on Tuesday night against 10th seeded Piner from Santa Rosa. After an up and down first half, the boys only found themselves up 7 at 28-21. However a 26 point 3rd quarter put the game away as the Mustangs opened up a 19 point lead in the early 4th quarter. Jason Reyff had a career high 27 points on the night along with 4 blocked shots. Manny Wilkins and Noah Everly combined for 12 assists on many of those Reyff baskets. Wilkins also amassed a career high 15 rebounds. The win moved the boys along to a quarterfinal match with #2 seed Campolindo.
On Friday night, the Mustangs faced the #16 ranked team in the state (Div. 3) when they traveled to Campolindo. Playing easily their best half of the season, the Mustangs quieted the crowd by opening up a 33-26 lead at the half. The Cougars would respond as they countered with two big runs in the 3rd and 4th quarters. The second run tied the score at 57-57 with just under 1:30 to go. With the gym going nuts, Shay Stubblefield calmly drew the defense in with a drive to the hoop, and kicked the ball out to an open Calvin Geraci who nailed the corner 3. After getting back to back stops, Noah Everly broke free for a breakaway layup to seal the game as the Mustangs pulled off the huge upset 62-57. As usual, the Mustangs had another balanced scoring night. Jason Reyff led the way with 14 points, Stubblefield added 12, Geraci had 11, while Everly and Wilkins each had 10.
San Marin now moves onto the NCS Semifinals where they will play Wednesday night, 7 PM at El Cerrito HS. A win would give them their second berth in the NCS Title Game in the last 3 years. The Mustangs have also qualified for the CIF State Tournament which begins next Wednesday, March 6. Brackets come out on Sunday and the Mustangs hope for a good draw and possibly a home game.
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE:
- Wednesday, February 27 --- 7:00 NCS Semifinals San Marin @ El Cerrito
- IF WIN: Championship --- TBA (either Friday or Saturday)
Varsity Girls- The girls closed out the season with a great battle against Encinal in the 1st Round of the NCS Playoffs. The girls trailed by 10 at the half, but used a big run in the 4th quarter to take a 1 point lead. Encinal countered though and the last two attempts by San Marin didn’t find the hoop as Encinal hit free throws to seal a 51-46 win. The girls were led by Kaleah Williams 20 points. Seinors Haley Nicolini, Jenna Sudlow and Maya Stevens each contributed 8, 7 and 6 points apiece in their final game. The girls finished the season 17-11. It was the 6th straight NCS appearance for the Mustangs.
Wrestling
San Marin closed out the year sending 5 wrestlers to the NCS Championships. Although no medals were won, the boys represented San Marin well winning a couple matches and closing out a fantastic season. The 5 boys were Sebastian Swetland, Eddie Ferrigno, William Hardman, Johnathan DeLuna and Robert Smith.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
Monday, February 25
3:30 PM
Boys Varsity Baseball
@ El Cerrito
3:30 PM
Boys JV Baseball
El Cerrito @ SM
Wednesday, February 27
7:00 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball
NCS Semifinals
@ El Cerrito
Thurday, February 28
3:30 PM
Boys Varsity Baseball
@ Miramonte
3:30 PM
Boys JV Baseball
Miramonte @ SM
4:00 PM
Girls Varsity Soccer
@ Mission
6:30 PM
Girls Varsity Softball
Windsor @ SM
Friday, March 1
3:30 PM
Boys Varsity Baseball
Analy @ SM
3:30 PM
Boys JV Baseball
Analy @ SM Upper
4:00 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
San Rafael @ SM
