Two all-Marin quarterfinals set for girls soccer

Branson, San Rafael, Marin Catholic, and Archie Williams advance in NCS playoffs

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The girls soccer teams from The Branson School, San Rafael High, Marin Catholic, and Archie Williams all won their first round North Coast Section playoff games on Tuesday, setting up a pair of all-Marin quarterfinals on Friday. No. 1 Branson will host No. 9 San Rafael in the Division II tournament, while No. 1 Marin Catholic hosts No. 8 Archie Williams in the D-III quarterfinals.

Why it matters

The all-Marin quarterfinal matchups showcase the strength of girls soccer in the local community, with several top-seeded teams advancing to face off against each other. This level of competition highlights the talent and dedication of the players, as well as the quality of coaching and youth development programs in the area.

The details

San Rafael (13-2-9) got an Olympico from Brooklyn Cox, scoring directly off a corner kick, to defeat No. 8 Head-Royce (11-5-0) 3-2. Branson (21-1-2) pulled away for a 3-0 victory against No. 16 Newark Memorial (14-5-0) with second-half goals from Sophie Arnal and Cat Howell. Marin Catholic (6-7-5) rolled to a 6-0 victory against No. 16 American (8-12-0), while Archie Williams (8-9-2) prevailed against No. 9 Freedom (10-7-3) on penalties after a 1-1 tie through regulation and both overtimes.

  • The girls soccer playoff games were played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The all-Marin quarterfinal matchups are scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

The Branson School

A private high school in Ross, California, known for its strong girls soccer program.

San Rafael High

A public high school in San Rafael, California, with a successful girls soccer team.

Marin Catholic

A private Catholic high school in Kentfield, California, with a competitive girls soccer team.

Archie Williams

A public high school in San Anselmo, California, formerly known as Sir Francis Drake High School, with a girls soccer program.

Brooklyn Cox

A player for San Rafael High who scored an Olympico (a goal directly from a corner kick) in their 3-2 victory.

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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)

The takeaway

The all-Marin quarterfinal matchups in the girls soccer North Coast Section playoffs showcase the depth and quality of the sport in the local community, with several top-seeded teams facing off against each other in highly anticipated matchups.