Redwood High girls basketball team wins NCS Division I title

Five Marin County programs take home section championships in basketball and soccer

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Redwood High girls basketball team secured the North Coast Section Division I championship at home on Friday night, defeating Heritage 57-42. Other Marin County programs that won section titles last week include the Branson girls basketball team in Division III, the Terra Linda girls soccer team in Division IV, the Branson boys soccer team in Division IV, and the Marin Catholic girls soccer team in Division III.

Why it matters

The Redwood girls basketball team's NCS Division I title is a significant achievement, as they became the first basketball program from Marin County to win a Division I section championship. The success of these Marin County sports teams highlights the strength of the local athletic programs and the dedication of the student-athletes.

The details

In the NCS Division I girls basketball final, Redwood was led by Kitty White (23 points), Hindi Copeland (11 points, 14 rebounds, 8 blocks), and Brooke Denler (16 points, 11 rebounds). The Branson girls basketball team was paced by Juliette Caldwell-Little (12 points, 9 rebounds) and Kate Spaulding (20 points) in their Division III title win. In boys soccer, Branson's Jonah Sher, Jaya Breene, and Larry Calle LaBou were instrumental in the team's Division IV championship. Marin Catholic's Ava Korich and Nora Snearly helped the girls soccer team win their first section title since 2013, while Terra Linda's Nina Iyer, Isabelle Rossetti, and Daisy Ruiz led the Trojans to their first-ever section championship in girls soccer.

  • On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Redwood High girls basketball team won the NCS Division I championship.
  • On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Branson girls basketball team won the NCS Division III title.

The players

Kitty White

A player on the Redwood High girls basketball team who scored 23 points in the NCS Division I semifinal and 14 points in the championship game.

Hindi Copeland

A player on the Redwood High girls basketball team who had a near triple-double with 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 blocks in the NCS Division I championship game.

Brooke Denler

A player on the Redwood High girls basketball team who scored 16 points and had 11 rebounds in the NCS Division I championship game.

Juliette Caldwell-Little

A player on the Branson girls basketball team who had 12 points and 9 rebounds in the NCS Division III semifinal.

Kate Spaulding

A player on the Branson girls basketball team who scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers, in the NCS Division III championship 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)

The takeaway

The success of these Marin County sports teams demonstrates the strength and dedication of the local athletic programs and student-athletes. The Redwood girls basketball team's historic Division I title win highlights the continued growth and competitiveness of high school sports in the region.