It Was A Special Season For The Lady Wildcats

By Jim Henderson

 

The St. James Lady Wildcat Softball team had its finest season under head coach John Bentivegna. The Lady Cats' played a tough schedule and had a team made up of some young talented players on the roster. Several players were honored by being named to the All-District 10-3A team. Freshman pitcher Kiri Parker was named the league's Co-MVP and Bentivegna was named Co-coach of the Year for guiding St. James to the District 10-3A title that was shared with Lutcher and DeLaSalle. "We had an outstanding and record setting year here at St. James," said Bentivegna. "When I was asked to return to coaching and repeat what I did for Lutcher's softball program I knew it would be slow and difficult, but I accepted the challenge.