Wharton Wildcats (Tampa, FL) followers exited the stadium satisfied Wednesday as they saw their lacrosse team achieve victory over the host Durant Cougars (Plant City, FL), 8-3 in a non-league game.

With the victory, Wharton advances its record to 1-1 on the season. The Wildcats host Freedom (Tampa, FL) to play the Patriots in a non-league test on Tuesday, February 25. The Patriots enter the test with a record of 1-3. Freedom lost 17-3 in their recent non-league test against Steinbrenner (Lutz, FL)

Next, the Cougars battle the Sickles Gryphons (Tampa, FL) in a non-league test, on Monday, February 24. Durant will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record. The Gryphons enter the test with a 4-2 record after their 20-3 non-league win over Bloomingdale (Valrico, FL).