The Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire boys basketball team fell behind Friday and never clawed its way back into a 70-52 loss to Pocahontas Area in Ruthven.
The Indians jumped out to a 21-12 lead after one quarter of play and led 35-21 at the half.
The two squads played it close through the second half, but the Indians outscored the Titans 15-14 in the third and 20-17 in the fourth to salt away the 18-point win.