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Wildcats continue dominant streak

Marin Catholic stretches county win mark to 46, tops San Marin for section crown

San Marin guard Lailah Carey (21) and Marin Catholic guard Gracyn Lovette (3) battle for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the North Coast Section Division III championship on Friday in San Rafael. Marin Catholic defeated San Marin 46-22. PHOTOS BY D. ROSS CAMERON — SPECIAL TO THE MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL

Marin Catholic players celebrate their victory over San Marin in Friday’s NCS D-III final in San Rafael.

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By Holly Woolard

IJ Correspondent

Marin Catholic High is the crème de la crème of girls basketball in the county and it’s not close.

Playing on the biggest stage of their season thus far, the Wildcats totally shut down a very good San Marin team 46-22 for their second straight North Coast Section championship.

With their victory in the NCS Division III final on Friday at Dominican University, the Wildcats have now won an impressive 46 consecutive games against MCAL teams. They also decisively beat Archie Williams in the NCS quarterfinals last week.

“Last year was the first year we went to an NCS championship so last year’s team really set the tone for our expectations and goals,” said Marin Catholic coach Ashley