The North Coast Section baseball playoffs delivered a slate of dramatic semifinal games across six divisions, with each series producing a clear winner and a glimpse of the upcoming championship weekend. De La Salle edged Redwood 7-6, while Granada dispatched Clayton Valley Charter 3-1. In Division II, Alameda surged past Bishop O’Dowd 7-2 and Northgate narrowly defeated Casa Grande 5-4. Division III saw James Logan outscore Las Lomas 10-4 and Pittsburg overcome San Marin 4-3. Division IV featured Newark Memorial’s 8-0 shutout of St. Bernard’s and Livermore’s 8-6 victory over Albany. Division V produced a 9-8 win for Montgomery against St. Patrick-St. Vincent and a 13-5 triumph for Sonoma Valley over Concord. Finally, College Prep routed Grace Christian Academy 12-2 and Urban beat Willits 9-8 in Division VI.
Championship Schedule
The Division I final will pit Granada against De La Salle on Saturday at Diablo Valley College, while Division II’s championship matchup will see Alameda take on Northgate at the same venue. Division III’s title game is set for Saturday at Heritage High School, featuring James Logan versus Pittsburg. In Division IV, Livermore will meet Newark Memorial at Ohlone College, and Division V’s showdown will bring Sonoma Valley against Montgomery at Cardinal Newman High School. Division VI concludes with College Prep facing Urban at Fairmont Field.
Softball playoffs mirrored the baseball action, delivering equally compelling semifinal results. College Park edged Alameda 3-1 and San Ramon Valley edged Livermore 5-4, setting up a Division I final on Friday at Diablo Valley College. Division II will see Foothill take on Northgate on Saturday, while Petaluma and Alhambra meet in Division III. Berean Christian and Newark Memorial advance to the Division IV final, and Moreau Catholic will face Acalanes in Division V. The Division VI final is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m., featuring Justin‑Siena against Healdsburg.