St. Ignatius chasing preps softball history

They had a chance to make history — win the first West Catholic Athletic League softball title in St. Ignatius history.

But after his team was beaten 5-1 by Valley Christian in Thursday’s league championship game, St. Ignatius coach Derek Johnson had the Wildcats focused on even bigger history: a Central Coast Section crown.

“We just need to lick our wounds, get some rest and get ready for CCS,” Johnson said. “It’s been a great season thus far, and there is potential for much more greatness.”

CCS playoff pairings will be announced Saturday.

With perennial Northern California powers like Mitty and St.