Itasca High School Basketball vs Rapoport

Alvin Thao and Anniya Crooks • February 19, 2026

The Wampus Cats varsity boys basketball played their last game before playoffs against the #1 in the district, Rapoport-Meyer. Itasca started the game strong, even leading by a few points at one point. The boys held off, not letting Rapoport take the lead. By halftime, the gap was 5 points. Unfortunately, Itasca could not keep up as Rapoport started making their shots more, falling short against a hard team. The boys fought hard this basketball season, placing 3rd in the district and advancing to the playoffs. Itasca will go up against Graford, which placed 2nd in their district.

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Alvin Thao, Editor

Senior.
I love cats and hanging out with friends, online and in real life! I love working on games, especially on ROBLOX. But I also love designing via Photoshop! Mainly do a lot of creative works in my free time, such as making acapella covers of certain songs I like, editing videos, and writing stories of interest! In multiple extracurriculars like powerlifting, football, band, UIL academics, alongside Yearbook/P.P.P.
In certain circumstances, I get carried away and stay up working on a passion project or something personal for someone or something else.

Anniya Crooks, Staff Writer/Photographer