Wesley Chapel Wildcats (Wesley Chapel, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Zephyrhills Bulldogs (Zephyrhills, FL), 73-71 in a league bout.

With the victory, Wesley Chapel upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host IMG Academy Gray (Bradenton, FL) to play the Ascenders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Ascenders come into the bout with a record of 0-1. IMG Academy Gray lost 57-55 in their recent non-league bout against Community Christian (Bradenton, FL)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Pasco Pirates (Dade City, FL) in a 5A District 6 bout, on Wednesday, December 6. Zephyrhills will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.