Wharton Wildcats (Tampa, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Wesley Chapel Wildcats (Wesley Chapel, FL), 4-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Wildcats now sport a 10-3 record. They take the field next when they host Wiregrass Ranch for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 8. Wharton will face a Bulls squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills, FL). The Bulls record now stands at 15-0.

With the loss, Wesley Chapel falls to 6-8 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel, FL) to face the Coyotes in a 5A District 7 challenge on Monday, April 8. The Coyotes enter the challenge with a record of 1-11. Cypress Creek lost 8-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Pasco (Dade City, FL)