Wharton Wildcats (Tampa, FL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Wiregrass Ranch Bulls (Wesley Chapel, FL), 71-69 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wharton upgrades its record to 15-5 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Gaither (Tampa, FL) to play the Cowboys in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 25. The Cowboys go into the bout with a record of 3-15. Gaither lost 42-35 in their recent league bout against Hillsborough (Tampa, FL)

Next up, the Bulls play the Gulf Buccaneers (New Port Richey, FL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 27. Wiregrass Ranch will attempt to upgrade on its 13-7 season record.