By NICK DOROGY, Gazebo Staff Writer

Stratford’s boys and girls varsity basketball teams soared to victories over Tatnall Square Academy in Region 7A-A action at The Grady last Friday night.

Ashlee Francis lead the Eaglettes to an impressive 34-21 victory over previously unbeaten Tattnall. Francis scored 23 of her 25 points in the second half to help Stratford improve to 13-2 and 2-1 in the region.

In the boys game, seniors Quintez Cephus scored 22 points, including three dunks, and O’Showen Williams added 21 to lift the Eagles to a hard-fought 67-58 win over the Trojans. The Stratford boys are now 10-3 and 2-1 in region play.

Stratford hosts Twiggs County Tuesday night at The Grady.