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Tigers off to undefeated start

Stratford is 6-0 with a huge win against the Assumption Royals
Tigers off to undefeated start
STRATFORD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - Introducing the 2025-26 Tiger girls varsity basketball squad. Team members pictured, from left to right, front row are: Manager Alyssa Bargender Tria Tubbs, MyKayla Stueber, Erika Frick, Lucy Zaleski, Emily Zuelke and manager Sylvia McMeeken; back row: Carly Pankratz, Madaline Ostricki, Emma Mews, assistant coach Katie Wojcik, head coach Tammie Christopherson, Kennedy Hoernke, Maelyn Berdan and Brye Shaw. PHOTO BY CASSIDY LEMAY
Tigers off to undefeated start
STRATFORD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL - Introducing the 2025-26 Tiger girls varsity basketball squad. Team members pictured, from left to right, front row are: Manager Alyssa Bargender Tria Tubbs, MyKayla Stueber, Erika Frick, Lucy Zaleski, Emily Zuelke and manager Sylvia McMeeken; back row: Carly Pankratz, Madaline Ostricki, Emma Mews, assistant coach Katie Wojcik, head coach Tammie Christopherson, Kennedy Hoernke, Maelyn Berdan and Brye Shaw. PHOTO BY CASSIDY LEMAY

The Stratford varsity girls basketball team’s inside height and strength along with its shooting ability has led to an undefeated 6-0 record this season. Stratford beat Wisconsin Rapids Assumptio...

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