The Itasca Wampus Cats will take on Gholson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Itasca has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Itasca took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Frost 19-13. The win was some much needed relief for the Wampus Cats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Tatum Abrego was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2025. Emma Malke was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Itasca kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Gholson fell victim to Connally and their airtight pitching crew two weeks ago. They came up short against the Cadets, falling 20-0.
Itasca's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-10. As for Gholson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Itasca got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2025 against Gholson by a conclusive 17-0 score. Will the Wampus Cats repeat their success, or do Gholson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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