If Stratford was riding high fresh off their 62-21 takedown of Academic Magnet last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Stratford Knights fell 56-43 to the Cabell Midland Knights on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Stratford lost, don't look at Ciara Mustapher. Despite the final result, she posted 25 points and five rebounds. That was a full 58.1% of Stratford's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Sydnie Stepney was another key player, putting up two points along with 13 boards and three blocks.

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Even though they lost, Stratford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matches.
Stratford has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Cabell Midland, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Stratford and Bullitt East will face off at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. As for Cabell Midland, they and Pisgah will face off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
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