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 Philip 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.
Athletics The Golden Bears participate in the Top of Iowa Conference in the following sports: Football 1985 Class 2A State Champions 2023 & 2025 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) Boys' 11-time State Champions (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) Tennis Track and Field Baseball Softball
Notable alumni Brad Nelson (2001), former MLB player for the Milwaukee Brewers Audi Crooks (2023), All-American basketball player at Iowa Statehttps://cyclones.com/news/2025/3/19/womens-basketball-crooks-tabbed-third-team-all-america-by-ap-usbwaIowa State Cyclones bio
References
External links Official website Student-run website