ALGONA—Top-ranked Bishop Garrigan opened defense of their Class 1A state title on Tuesday, Feb. 14 by cruising to an 80-27 win over the Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Titans in the regional opener.

The black-and-gold wasted no time taking control of the contest as they scored the first 18 points of the game and led 22-2 at the conclusion of the first period.