San Rafael Faces Tough Loss to Urban in 72-46 Showdown

UPDATE: In a stunning display of skill, Urban High School dominated the San Rafael Bulldogs with a decisive 72-46 victory on December 11, 2023. Urban showcased their shooting prowess, draining an impressive 13 three-pointers during the game, leaving San Rafael struggling to keep pace.

Luke Shapiro led the Bulldogs with a commendable 24 points and seven rebounds but could not prevent the defeat. San Rafael, now 6-6 for the season, is set to compete again starting Friday in the Damian Lillard Classic against Castro Valley. Fans are eager to see if the Bulldogs can bounce back from this setback.

Meanwhile, Tam High also faced off against American Canyon, where Porthos Oliveira emerged as a star with 31 points, leading the Red-tailed Hawks to a 74-58 victory. The Hawks, now at 6-7, will take on Valley Christian in the West Coast Jamboree tournament on Monday, adding to the excitement of the tournament season.

In girls’ basketball, Branson fought hard but fell 46-40 to Carlmont despite a valiant effort. The Bulls rallied to force overtime but ultimately missed a buzzer-beater that could have clinched the game. Kate Spaulding and Juliette Caldwell-Little each recorded double-doubles, with Spaulding scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, and Caldwell-Little contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Tam High’s girls’ team had a challenging game as well, losing 43-21 to Rancho Cotate. The Red-tailed Hawks, now 3-6, are gearing up for the West Coast Jamboree on Saturday, hoping to turn their season around.

In a bright moment for Archie Williams High, the Peregrine Falcons secured back-to-back wins before the holiday break. They narrowly defeated Vintage 38-33 with Reese Patton leading the charge, scoring 22 points. The Falcons had previously avenged a playoff loss with a 54-39 victory over Encinal, with Patton again shining with 23 points.

In collegiate basketball, an Archie Williams High graduate made headlines, posting 10 points and seven rebounds for Seattle University in their 71-68 win over Texas-San Antonio. The Redhawks, now 11-2, are looking forward to hosting the USF Dons this Sunday, generating excitement among fans.

As the sports community gears up for more action, coaches are reminded to report scores, stats, and game details via email to [email protected] or on Twitter at @marinij_sports. Any updates received after the typical 8 p.m. deadline will be included in the following day’s reports, ensuring fans stay informed.

Stay tuned for more updates as teams continue to battle through the season, with high stakes and thrilling moments on the horizon!