Several Mustang teams reach their final week with a chance for Marin County Athletic League playoffs still in the balance. First up are water polo and tennis teams, which have big matches this week to get there. Also a big win for soccer and another great week for the frosh girls volleyball team.
Varsity Football
The Mustangs fell behind quick at Justin Siena last Friday and never recovered in a 42-15 loss. The Mustangs were able to punch in two scores during the second half. The first came on an 11 yard TD pass from Manny Wilkins to Isaak Leon. The second came off a great run by Wilkins of 70 yards down the sideline for the score. The Mustangs, while banged up from numerous injuries, will battle Redwood this Saturday in the final home game of the year at 2 PM.
Junior Varsity Football
The JV’s lost a close one to Justin Siena on Friday night 30-28. Down 24-7 midway through the 3rd quarter, the Mustang's started the comeback by scoring twice within 5 minutes to cut the lead to 24-21 at the end of the third quarter. Both teams traded scores within the first 5 minutes of the fourth and it was a 30-28 game with 5 minutes remaining. Unfortunately, the Mustang defense couldn't stop the Braves and they were able to run the clock out on the final possession to secure the win. Jeff Walchli threw 3 touchdown passes to three different receivers (Connor McGarty, Dominic Alderete, and Tommy Doherty). Dante Restivo, a freshman in his first start at RB, did a great job on the ground and scored a TD as well. The Mustang offensive line protected Walchi all evening, giving up one sack on close to 30 drop backs. Richard Mahaffey made solid plays on defense, which limited the Braves to just 7 points in the second half. The Mustangs play their final home game this Saturday at 11:30 vs. Redwood.
Frosh Football
The frosh lost a tough one to Justin Siena 19-7. No other information was provided. They play their final home game Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Volleyball
Varsity- The varsity girls went 1-1 on the week. The first match on Wednesday saw them take on 3rd place Novato. The Mustangs almost stole the first set up 22-20 before falling 23-25. Novato then sieged control finishing off the sweep 15-25, 11-25. Jenna Sudlow led the Mustangs with 7 kills, 2 blocks, and 4 digs.
On Friday, the Mustangs rebounded with a win over San Rafael 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-16). Jenna Sudlow and Kristin Robinson led the girls in kills with 10 and 9 each. Casey Cunningham added 12 assists on the night.
Then on Saturday, the girls placed 2nd in the silver division at the NorCal Tourney. They finished 4-2 overall, with wins over West (Tracy)2-1 , Burton 2-0, Lincoln 2-1, and again West (Tracy) 2-1 in semi- finals.
JV- The girls take on Tam and Branson this week with just two weeks to go in the season. No info from last week was provided.
Frosh- The SM Frosh continue their stellar season going 3-0 last week and improving to 13-3 for the season.
The Girls beat Marin Catholic on Monday 2-1, San Rafael on Wednesday 2-0 and Novato on Friday 2-1. Setter Abby Smith led the offense again and had 36 assists for the week. Sammie Tong once again passed well and dug any ball hit her direction.
Ariel Dunbar had two huge kills in the match against Novato and Allie Kradepohl was on fire hitting from the outside vs. MC. Brianna Masarweh, Smith and Tong continued their hot serving with 19 aces combined and Rebecca Simonetti had seven blocks and 13 kills for the week. Hannah Fewell played defensive specialist against Novato and passed and dug incredibly well.
Water Polo – Boys
Varsity- The varsity lost to Tam 8-3. In the match, Ryan Campbell had 2 goals and Jimmy Fewell added 1. Campbell also had 4 steals followed by 3 a piece from Fewell and Will Hardman. The boys have two big matches this week in a do or die week for a spot in the MCAL Playoffs. They take on Marin Academy on Tuesday at 7 PM and crosstown rival Novato in what could be for the final spot at 7 PM on Wednesday. Both matches will be at Novato HS Pool.
JV- The JV’s won another thriller 10-8. Jack Hance led the Mustangs with 4 goals and 3 steals. Vince Damazyn & Jeremy Nuyens led the defense with 4 steals and 3 steals respectively. Justin Thompson, Shane Spencer, and Ross Allen added goals while Thompson also contributed 2 assists.
Water Polo – Girls
The girls still have a shot at the last playoff spot, as they close out the season this week with 2 matches both at the Novato HS pool. The first is against Marin Academy on Tuesday at 5 PM. Then they will take on Novato at 5 PM on Wednesday.
Soccer
The Mustangs got their second win of the year in a thrilling 2-1 win over San Rafael on Wednesday. SM’s leading scorer, Vini Souza, found the net again early in the first half and the defense repeatedly denied SR scoring opportunities in the second half. The defense was keyed by some huge clears by Cameron Sheron, Josh Miller, Manny LaCarrubba, and Pedro Romero. Goalie Patrick Barrier time and time again had huge saves to keep the Bulldogs scoreless. With just over a minute left, Vini Souza got free on a breakaway and just tipped a shot past the goalie to give SM an insurmountable 2-0 lead. SM closes out the season this week at Justin Siena and Marin Catholic.
Tennis
With home court advantage in the playoffs on the line, the lost a tough 5-4 match to Justin Siena. Julia Fager played a great match after starting down 1-4. She came back and posted a 6-4, 7-6 victory. Amanda Cardy and Julia Raven won easily 6-1, 6-0. Angela Ding, back from a sprained ankle, played well as she and Rachel Cantor also won 6-1, 6-0. Avery Abel and Nidhi Mamidi squeezed out a third set tie break win. The Mustangs play their final home match of the season against Marin Catholic on Tuesday at 3:30, as they wait to see the MCAL Playoff pairings for next week.
Cross Country
The Mustangs did not have a race this past week. They are up at Justin Siena on Thursday; then close out the season with a final home meet on Thursday, Oct. 25 vs. Terra Linda.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
Tuesday, October 16
3:30 PM
Girls Varsity Tennis
Marin Catholic @ SM
4:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer
@ Justin Siena
5:00 PM
Girls Varsity Water Polo
Marin Academy @ SM
5:30 PM
Boys JV Soccer
@ Justin Siena
6:00 PM
Boys JV Water Polo
Marin Academy @ SM
7:00 PM
Boys Varsity Water Polo
Marin Academy @ SM
Wednesday, October 17
4:00 PM
Girls Freshman Volleyball
@ Tamalpais
5:00 PM
Girls JV Volleyball
@ Tamalpais
5:00 PM
Girls Varsity Water Polo
@ Novato
6:00 PM
Boys Varsity Water Polo
@ Novato
6:00 PM
Girls Varsity Volleyball
@ Tamalpais
Thursday, October 18
3:15 PM
Girls Varsity Cross Country
@ Justin Siena
3:30 PM
Girls Varsity Tennis
@ San Rafael
4:00 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer
@ Marin Catholic
4:00 PM
Boys Varsity Cross Country
@ Justin Siena
5:30 PM
Boys JV Soccer
@ Marin Catholic
Friday, October 19
4:30 PM
Girls JV Volleyball
Branson @ SM
5:30 PM
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Branson @ SM
Saturday, October 20
9:30 AM
Boys Freshman Football
Redwood @ SM
11:30 AM
Boys JV Football
Redwood @ SM
2:00 PM
Boys Varsity Football
Redwood @ SM
