The North Coast Section baseball playoffs delivered a slate of dramatic moments this weekend, headlined by Petaluma’s surprising 7‑4 victory over Berkeley. The win turned expectations on their head and set a competitive tone for the remainder of the tournament.
Playoff Highlights
St. Helena also advanced, slipping past Sonoma Academy 5‑4 in eight innings, while Ukiah cruised to a 9‑4 win over American. Both games showcased late‑inning resilience and solid pitching.
Analy and San Marin played to a 7‑7 stalemate that was called after darkness halted play, leaving both squads tied as they head into the next round. The tie underscored the fine balance between offense and defense in the league.
University secured an 11‑10 win over Vintage in a heart‑stopping finish that ended Vintage’s season, and James Logan posted a clean 5‑0 shutout of Rancho Cotate. Each performance highlighted clutch hitting and disciplined defense.
Healdsburg added a dominant 9‑0 blanking of Kennedy‑Fremont, and Sonoma Valley matched that effort with a 9‑0 victory over Brave Christian. The shutouts reflected strong pitching staffs and tight defensive play across the board.