Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire played lockdown defense Monday night, allowing just four fourth-quarter points in a 49-38 district tournament win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn.
The Titans trailed 8-5 after one quarter of play. The Hawks stretched their lead to six in the second quarter, but GT/RA responded with a late run to take a 22-18 lead at the break.