In Tuesday's league test, the Wharton Tigers (Wharton, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Sweeny Bulldogs (Sweeny, TX), by a score of 44-39.

Next, the Tigers clash with the El Campo Ricebirds (El Campo, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 29 test, on Friday, January 17. Wharton will attempt to improve on its 8-17 season record. The Ricebirds come into the test with a 13-12 record after their 41-39 league loss to La Marque (La Marque, TX).

The Bulldogs (5-16) will now prepare for their test against Needville (Needville, TX). The Bluejays come into the 4A Region IV District 29 test with a 1-19 record. In their last test, Needville was nipped by Brazosport (Freeport, TX), 77-19, in a league test.