Without Maggie Currie, Leigh falls to St. Ignatius in CCS quarters as Amanda Hughes' strike makes the difference

St. Ignatius faced Leigh in the 2024 CCS Division I quarterfinals, seeking revenge after a previous loss. Despite missing their star player, Maggie Currie, Leigh struggled as SI dominated possession. Amanda Hughes scored the game-winning goal in the 47th minute, leading to a 1-0 victory for the Wildcats. This win not only propelled SI to the semifinals but also secured a spot in the CIF NorCal tournament. Coach Daire O'Connor noted the shift in momentum for SI and acknowledged the impact of Currie's absence on Leigh's performance.

“(Currie) is such a fantastic player. Especially in the midfield there, she really makes them tick. We knew coming in today that they were without her.”

“So now things have shifted a little bit. St. Ignatius emerged from the gauntlet of the West Catholic Athletic League with the No. 6 seed in Division I.”

“Dominating possession for almost the entire game, SI finally broke through in the 47th minute on a cross-box strike from Amanda Hughes.”

“After that, it was almost all SI. The Wildcats dominated the ball, and it was only a matter of time before they got on the scoresheet.”

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