Prep playoffs: Ten teams in the hunt as NorCals begin

Micah Pierce (11) of Marin Catholic grabs a rebound over Dougherty Valley defender Rashod Cotton Jr. (3) during their North Coast Section Open Division playoff game in Kentfield, Calif. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)

Brooke Denler (11) of Redwood takes a shot as a Heritage defender moves in on her during their North Coast Section Division I girls basketball final at Marin Catholic in Kentfield, Calif. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Sherry...