The Assumption Royals basketball team (Wisconsin Rapids, WI), was toppled 60-44 in Thursday's league battle with the host Stratford Tigers (Stratford, WI)

The Tigers now possess a 12-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Colby for a non-league battle on Friday, January 26. Stratford will confront a Hornets team coming off a 68-31 league win over Gilman (Gilman, WI). The Hornets record now stands at 7-8.

The Royals (6-9) will now prepare for their battle against Auburndale (Auburndale, WI). The Apaches come into the Marawood - South battle with a 13-2 record. In their last battle, Auburndale beat Newman (Wausau, WI), 75-46, in a league battle.