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Stratford High School's football team, led by first-year coach Marshall Lehman, lost their season opener, ending a 26-game winning streak.
They now face a rivalry game against Edgar, coached by Lehman's former mentor, Jerry Sinz.
Lehman emphasizes the importance of matching Edgar's intensity and physicality.
STRATFORD — Stratford’s first year head coach Marshall Lehman has had a busy, whirlwind of a first week as head coach of the Tigers program.
In Week 1, aiming for a 27th consecutive victory to kick off Stratford’s pursuit for a fourth consecutive state championship, the Tigers dropped their first game since 2023, falling to Mosinee 26-19 on the road.
The loss ended the Tigers bid toward a historic 30-game winning stretch, but ultimately served as a reminder of