Fans at Tuesday's league battle between the Wharton Tigers (Wharton, TX) and the host Palacios Sharks (Palacios, TX), saw Wharton's soccer squad hold off Palacios by a count of 1-0.

The Tigers (1-3) will now prepare for their battle against El Campo (El Campo, TX). The Ricebirds enter the 4A Region 3 District 22 battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, El Campo Bay City (Bay City, TX), 3-3, in a league battle.

Next up, the Sharks battle the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 22 battle, on Friday, January 24. Palacios will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the battle with a 2-2 record after their 5-0 league win over Hallettsville (Hallettsville, TX).