Plant Panthers (Tampa, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Wharton Wildcats (Tampa, FL), 6-5 in a league test.

With the win, Plant upgrades its record to 1-4 on the season. The Panthers host Strawberry Crest (Dover, FL) to battle the Chargers in a non-league test on Friday, March 5. The Chargers come into the test with a record of 5-1. Strawberry Crest won 11-0 in their recent league test against Plant City (Plant City, FL)

With the defeat, Wharton falls to 5-2 on the season. The Wildcats travel to East Bay (Gibsonton, FL) to battle the Indians in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 9. The Indians come into the test with a record of 5-2. East Bay won 13-0 in their recent non-league test against Spoto (Riverview, FL)