MCAL Basketball season is in full swing with all teams playing three games last week including the crosstown games against Novato. Wrestling had a big tri-meet win and several tournament results.
BASKETBALL – GIRLS & BOYS
Varsity Boys – The boys had a solid 2-1 week in their three games against Drake, Novato and San Rafael.
On Tuesday, the Mustangs hosted undefeated Drake. After leading 22-18 at the half, Drake got hot in the 3rd quarter as the Mustangs found themselves down 3 going into the 4th. A cold shooting quarter doomed their chances though as Drake hit free throws down the stretch to pull out the win 52-44. Noah Everly led the Mustangs with 16 points, while Manny Wilkins had 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
On Thursday, the Mustangs traveled over to Novato in the first of two games this year vs. the Hornets. The Mustangs got off to a hot start opening a 15 point lead early in the 2nd quarter and never looked back in a 67-52 win. Noah Everly had 20 points for SM, while Nick Baxter had an outstanding all-round game with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Freshman guard Calvin Geraci had 7 assists and 6 rebounds, while center Jason Reyff had 4 blocks on the night.
On Saturday, the Mustangs closed out the week with a hard fought win at San Rafael 43-41. The Bulldogs fought hard all night, but the Mustangs got crucial stops down the stretch when the needed them. Jason Reyff and Noah Everly each had 11 points, and Manny Wilkins’s corralled the rebound as San Rafael missed on a potential game winning 3 point attempt with just a second to go.
JV Boys- The boys went 0-3 on the week losing some close ones, but got solid play from Yazen Hamami, Jeff Walchli, Chris Nilsen and Grant Shepardson.
Frosh Boys- The frosh boys had a 2-1 week, with wins over Novato and San Rafael, and a tough loss to Drake.
On Tuesday, the boys dropped a tough 8 point loss to Drake. They were led by Nick Corbani with 15 points with Colin Moore’s 11 rebounds.
Everyone played great in a 20 point win over Novato with Dante Restivo putting in 12 points. The boys got great contributions from Cole Erickson, Cam Moylan and Jonathon Fritz. Josh Garcia, Jacob Pullen, Ryan Uluilakepa, Dominic Burke did an outstanding job on the boards.
The boys closed out the week with another great team effort in their win over San Rafael. Tommy Sanz doing a great job leading the offense from the point with great contributions from Jeremiah Watts, Andrew Ding, Jacob Pullen and John Vavuris.
Varsity Girls- The girls finished the week 2-1 and stand at 3-2 overall in MCAL play after two weeks.
On Tuesday, they took down Drake 49-36 fueled by a 16-3 1st quarter. Everyone got in the scorebook in a solid team win, led by Jenna Sudlow’s 14 points and Kaleah Williams’s 7.
On Thursday, the girls came up just short in a thrilling 42-37 loss to Novato. Kaleah Williams hit three 3 pointers as part of her 16 point effort. Maya Stevens had a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
The week closed out with a 49-27 win on Saturday against San Rafael. Erica Gonzalez led the way with 12 points including three 3 pointers. The girls jumped ahead 17-5 at the end of the 1st quarter and never looked back.
JV Girls- The JV girls went 1-2 in their 3 games last week. First on Tuesday, they beat Drake 50-34. Patty Dougherty had a game high 18 points and Ella Anderson went 7 -10 from the free throw line. On Thursday, the girls lost to Novato 27-21. Natalie Dybeck and Cristine Coll played well in the loss. The finally on Saturday, the girls came up just short in a great battle with San Rafael 33-28. Ashley Carey and Ella Anderson had good games for the Mustangs.
Frosh Girls- The girls went 1-2 on the week, losing close games to Drake and Novato but closing out with a 36-10 win over San Rafael. Hannah Fewell had 10 points in the game.
Wrestling
The Mustang wrestlers split their tri-meet with a win over Justin Siena and a loss to Terra Linda. Robert Smith claimed two victories in his matches, as well as Eddie Ferrigno who also was a dual winner. Michael Schneider had a big win over JS’s wrestler who was previously ranked in the top 2.
Over the weekend, Robert Smith and Sebastian Swetland both medaled in the King of the Mat tournament. While in the Evolution Tournament, William Hardman took 1st place, while Carlos Martinez took 3rd.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
Tuesday, January 15
4:30 PM
Girls JV Basketball
Marin Catholic @ SM
6:00 PM
Girls Varsity Basketball
Marin Catholic @ SM
7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball
Marin Catholic @ SM
4:30 PM
Girls Frosh Basketball
@ Marin Catholic
5:45 PM
Boys Frosh Basketball
@ Marin Catholic
7:00 PM
Boys JV Basketball
@ Marin Catholic
Thursday, January 17
4:30 PM
Wrestling
SR, SM @ Novato
Friday, January 18
4:30 PM
Boys JV Basketball
Tamalpais @ SM
6:00 PM
Girls Varsity Basketball
Tamalpais @ SM
7:30 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball
Tamalpais @ SM
4:30 PM
Girls Frosh Basketball
@ Tamalpais
5:45 PM
Boys Frosh Basketball
@ Tamalpais
7:00 PM
Girls JV Basketball
@ Tamalpais
Saturday, January 19
8:00 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball
vs Miramonte@ Piedmont
