By City Times staff

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Stratford boys basketball team met up with the Assumption Royals on Jan. 14 in Wisconsin Rapids and defeated them on their home turf.

Stratford held the Royals to nine points in the first half, with a score of 40-9 at the break.

The second half was much the same, with the Tigers holding Assumption to just nine points, taking the win at 58-18.

Stratford was led by Ben Barten with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Vaughn Breit added 11 points of his own and six rebounds.

No stats were available for Assumption.

Stratford will face Edgar on the road Jan. 17. Assumption will host Auburndale on Jan. 17.