The Wharton Tigers volleyball squad (Wharton, TX), was defeated 3-0 in Friday's league battle with the visiting El Campo Ricebirds (El Campo, TX)

With the win, El Campo improves its record to 24-11 on the season. The Ricebirds host Brazosport (Freeport, TX) to meet the Exporters in a 4A Region IV District 29 challenge on Tuesday, October 21. The Exporters enter the challenge with a record of 12-13. Brazosport lost 3-0 in their recent league challenge against Needville (Needville, TX)

Next, the Tigers meet the Bay City Blackcats (Bay City, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 29 challenge, on Tuesday, October 21. Wharton will attempt to improve on its 0-20 season record. The Blackcats go into the test with a 16-14 record after their 3-0 league win over La Marque (La Marque, TX).