Stratford entered their tilt with Assumption on Tuesday with 18 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 19. They put the hurt on the Assumption Royals with a sharp 3-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Stratford never let Assumption on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 25-6, 25-22.
Stratford was led to victory by Laney Pankratz and Carly Pankratz. Laney had four digs and two aces, while Carly had eight digs. That's the most aces Laney has posted since back in August.
Stratford was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 15 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Assumption only served five.
Stratford's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-3. As for Assumption, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
After both having extra time off, Stratford and Abbotsford will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Assumption has already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Pittsville on the 10th.
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