San Marin Advances to NorCal Title Game

Boys basketball team pulls away late to defeat Rancho Cotate

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The San Marin High School boys basketball team defeated Rancho Cotate 54-47 in the NorCal Division V semifinals, advancing to the NorCal title game. Miller Morgan hit a clutch 3-pointer in the final 2 minutes and Anthony Elwell added a jump shot to help the Mustangs pull away late. Morgan led San Marin with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists.

Why it matters

This is the first time in program history that the San Marin boys basketball team has advanced to the NorCal title game. The Mustangs' deep playoff run showcases the strength of the team and the growth of the program.

The details

San Marin trailed Rancho Cotate for much of the game, but a 27-point third quarter run fueled by Morgan's 12 points helped the Mustangs take the lead. Morgan's clutch 3-pointer and Elwell's jump shot in the final 2 minutes sealed the victory for San Marin. Elwell added 8 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists, while Grant Means chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • San Marin will face Mission San Jose in the NorCal title game on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Miller Morgan

A key player for San Marin, scoring 27 points with 10 rebounds and 2 assists in the semifinal win.

Anthony Elwell

Contributed 8 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists for San Marin in the semifinal victory.

San Marin High School

The boys basketball team from San Marin High School, making their first-ever appearance in the NorCal title game.

Rancho Cotate High School

The boys basketball team from Rancho Cotate High School, who fell to San Marin in the NorCal semifinal game.

Mission San Jose High School

The boys basketball team from Mission San Jose High School, who will face San Marin in the NorCal title game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The No. 3 Mustangs (20-13) will face the No. 1 Mission San Jose (22-10) in the NorCal title game on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The takeaway

San Marin's deep playoff run and first-ever appearance in the NorCal title game showcases the growth and strength of the boys basketball program, which has overcome challenges to reach new heights.