St. Ignatius boys keep rolling despite mounting injuries in CCS Open playoffs

The Wildcats defeated Valley Christian 64-42 despite losing their third starter to a season-ending injury in recent weeks.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:03pm by Ben Kaplan

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Despite losing its third starter to a season-ending injury in recent weeks, the St. Ignatius boys basketball team responded with a 64-42 win over Valley Christian in the Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs.

Why it matters

St. Ignatius has faced a rash of injuries this season, but the team has continued to win and advance in the playoffs, showcasing the depth and resilience of the program.

The details

In the win over Valley Christian, St. Ignatius overcame the loss of another key player to injury, continuing its strong playoff run despite the mounting health challenges.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 24, 2026.

The players

St. Ignatius

A high school basketball team competing in the Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs.

Valley Christian

A high school basketball team that lost to St. Ignatius 64-42 in the CCS Open Division playoffs.

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The takeaway

St. Ignatius' ability to overcome a rash of injuries and continue winning in the playoffs speaks to the depth and resilience of the program, which has remained competitive despite the challenges.