Wharton's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Rice Consolidated Raiders, sneaking past 5-3. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered an 11-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

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| 02/20/26 - Neutral | 5-3 W |
| 03/07/25 - Away | 1-11 L |
| 02/21/25 - Home | 5-11 L |
| 02/25/17 - Neutral | 13-1 W |
Wharton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Rice Consolidated, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Wharton will take on Austin in a tournament on Saturday. As for Rice Consolidated, they will head out to challenge Van Vleck at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.
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