In Friday's league match, the host Itasca Wampus Cats basketball team scored a tight 60-55 triumph over the Italy Gladiators.

In their next game, the Wampus Cats meet the Rio Vista Eagles (Rio Vista, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 match, on Tuesday, February 6. Itasca will attempt to move on its 20-7 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 19-12 record after their 60-38 league win over Frost (Frost, TX).

With the defeat, Italy moves to 17-12 on the year. The Gladiators host Valley Mills (Valley Mills, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 2A Region II District 12 match on Tuesday, February 6. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 9-19. Valley Mills lost 53-42 in their recent league match against Hamilton (Hamilton, TX)