In Thursday's non-league contest, the Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears (Algona, IA) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Algona Bulldogs (Algona, IA), by a margin of 5-0.

With the triumph, Bishop Garrigan moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Golden Bears host Lake Mills (Lake Mills, IA) to play the Bulldogs in a Top of Iowa-West contest on Friday, May 24. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 1-2. Lake Mills lost 13-1 in their recent non-league contest against Central Springs (Manly, IA)

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Webster City Lynx (Webster City, IA) in a North Central contest, on Friday, May 24. Algona will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record.