Bishop Garrigan High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Algona, Iowa. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City.

Background

The school is named after Bishop Phillip Joseph Garrigan, the 1st Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school was opened in 1959 to serve as a regional high school for 5 parishes. [2]

Athletics

The Golden Bears participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports:[3]

  • Football
    • 1985 Class 2A State Champions[4]
    • 2023 Class 8-man State Champions
  • Cross Country
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
    • Girls’ class 1A state champions 2022, 2023
  • Bowling
  • Wrestling
  • Golf
    • Girls' 8-time State Champions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019)[5]
    • Boys' 11-time State Champions (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015)[6]
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d "BISHOP GARRIGAN HIGH SCHOOL". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  2. ^ BGHS. "A History of Bishop Garrigan High School". Archived from the original on September 15, 2007. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
  3. ^ "Top of Iowa Conference". Top of Iowa Conference. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  4. ^ "IHSAA 2020 Football Record Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. June 9, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "Bishop Garrigan". Iowa High School Sports. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "IHSAA 2019-20 Golf Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "Brad Nelson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "Audi Crooks - Women's Basketball". Iowa State University Athletics.


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