Stratford unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the JSerra Catholic Lions on Thursday.
Stratford was was forced to take the loss, but they sure made JSerra Catholic work for it, especially in the second set. The final score came out to 25-12, 27-25.
Leading JSerra Catholic to victory were Madison Goodrich and Catherine Beadles. Goodrich had 14 digs and one assist, while Beadles had 27 assists and two aces. Beadles has been hot, having posted 13 or more assists the last eight times she's played.
Coincidentally, Stratford and JSerra Catholic will both be playing Punahou the next time they take the court. The Elks will head out to face the Buff n' Blue at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Lions will play them later in the day, at 8:00 p.m.
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