Texas High School Basketball - Rio Vista trounced by Italy
January 4, 2022: Italy, TX 76651 In Tuesday's league match, the host Italy Gladiators basketball team scored a decisive 58-26 triumph over the Rio Vista Eagles.
In their next game, the Gladiators meet the Frost Polar Bears (Frost, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 match, on Friday, January 7. Italy will attempt to move on its 10-11 season record. The Polar Bears enter the match with a 4-7 record after their 47-13 league loss to Valley Mills (Valley Mills, TX).
With the defeat, Rio Vista moves to 6-19 on the year. The Eagles host Meridian (Meridian, TX) to meet the Yellowjackets in a 2A Region II District 12 match on Friday, January 7. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 8-9. Meridian won 52-43 in their recent league match against Italy (Italy, TX)