The Wharton Tigers and El Campo Ricebirds will face off in the 115th “Battle of the Colorado River” tonight at 7 in Wharton. This rivalry dates back to 1911, and El Campo has dominated, winning over 70 percent of the matchups. The Ricebirds have taken the last six games, including a 52-6 blowout last year. El Campo returns senior quarterback Ridge Spenrath, who threw for nearly 1,700 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Their defense is also strong, giving up just 15 points per game in 2024. Wharton hopes to snap the streak and start fresh.