Basketball Recap: Itasca Victorious
By Team Reports
Jan 29, 2026, 11:20pm
Basketball Recap: Itasca Wampus Cats vs. Rio Vista Eagles
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| 01/29/26 - Away | 54-53 W |
| 01/02/26 - Home | 55-45 W |
| 01/21/25 - Home | 45-38 W |
| 12/20/24 - Away | 39-48 L |
| 02/06/24 - Away | 26-60 L |
| + 5 more games |
Itasca hadn't beaten Rio Vista on the road since January 21, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Wampus Cats made off with a 54-53 win over the Eagles. The victory continues a trend for the Wampus Cats in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Itasca's win bumped their record up to 19-10. As for Rio Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season.
Itasca won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Valley Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Vista, they will also get right back to it: they'll challenge Meyer at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Ravens have now posted at least 55 points in their last 16 contests.
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