Wharton Tigers (Wharton, TX) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Palacios Sharks (Palacios, TX), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers confront the El Campo Ricebirds (El Campo, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 22 challenge, on Friday, January 26. Wharton will attempt to move on its 1-6 season record. The Ricebirds go into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 5-1 league loss to Bay City (Bay City, TX).

In their next game, the Sharks battle the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 22 bout, on Friday, January 26. Palacios will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record.