Texas High School Basketball - Itasca over Italy
February 3, 2023: Italy, TX 76651 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Itasca Wampus Cats (Itasca, TX) and the host Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX), saw Itasca's basketball squad overcome Italy by a tally of 39-27.
With the victory, Itasca improves its record to 14-12 on the campaign. The Wampus Cats host Rio Vista (Rio Vista, TX) to confront the Eagles in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 11-18. Rio Vista won 60-35 in their recent league challenge against Frost (Frost, TX)
Next up, the Gladiators confront the Hamilton Bulldogs (Hamilton, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge, on Monday, February 6. Italy will attempt to improve on its 9-12 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 8-16 record after their 51-46 league win over Valley Mills (Valley Mills, TX).