Stratford Tigers (Stratford, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Rib Lake Redmen (Rib Lake, WI), 41-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Stratford upgrades its record to 13-10 on the campaign. The Tigers host Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) to play the Royals in a Marawood - South bout on Thursday, February 15. The Royals come into the bout with a record of 21-0.

Next up, the Redmen play the Mellen Granite Diggers (Mellen, WI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 12. Rib Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 7-15 season record. The Granite Diggers come into the bout with a 13-9 record after their 60-48 non-league win over Johnston (Bessemer, MI).