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Kianna Guzman,14, reaches high in a jump ball at a recent Grants High School girls basketball game. The Lady Pirates went 2-1 at a recent tournament in the Four Corners and will host the Lady Sundevils of Espanola (4-4) on January 1. Franklin Romero - CC

Kianna Guzman,14, reaches high in a jump ball at a recent Grants High School girls basketball game. The Lady Pirates went 2-1 at a recent tournament in the Four Corners and will host the Lady Sundevils of Espanola (4-4) on January 1. Franklin Romero - CC

Lady Pirates Go 2-1

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Pirates played in a tournament in the Four Corners last weekend and went 2-1.On December 18 they defeated Durango High School (3-5) in a barn burner, 51-49.“Durango was big for us since we got smacked by them last year,” said GHS Lady Pirate head coach...
Joey 'JoJo' Lujan shows off his grit and talent at a recent N.A.G.ANorthAmerican GrapplingAssociation tournament where he won 2 first place awards, a belt in gi and a gold medal in no gi. Franklin Romero - CC

Joey 'JoJo' Lujan shows off his grit and talent at a recent N.A.G.ANorthAmerican GrapplingAssociation tournament where he won 2 first place awards, a belt in gi and a gold medal in no gi. Franklin Romero - CC

JoJo Wins Gold and Belt at NAGA

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
“I was a little nervous going into the expert division but I trust my professor,” said Joey “JoJo” Lujan of his expert matches at N.A.G.A (North American Grappling Association) where he competed recently.Lujan, who is mostly known as “JoJo”, won a first place championship belt in gi and a gold...
Elijah Sanchez caught and released eight trout and two tiger muskies using a 6th Sense spinner on Dec. 13. Courtesy Photo

Elijah Sanchez caught and released eight trout and two tiger muskies using a 6th Sense spinner on Dec. 13. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – December 16–22

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With the end of 2025 in sight, Cibola County’s water picture remains largely unchanged.New USGS data shows Bluewater Lake continuing to recede and the Rio San Jose slipping slightly lower — a quiet but telling snapshot of a year marked by drought, limited recharge, and only...

Cibola Fishing Report – December 15–22

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-December delivered one of the stronger winter fishing updates of the season at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting solid action for both trout and tiger muskie despite cold conditions.Fishing was rated FAIR to GOOD this week, highlighted by a Dec. 13 outing in which...
The Lady Pirates placed second at the 2025 Lady Jaguar Invite held at Capital High School earlier this month. The team had a total of 152 points with two wrestlers placing 1st, four placing 2nd and one placing 3rd. Courtesy of Jennifer Meador

The Lady Pirates placed second at the 2025 Lady Jaguar Invite held at Capital High School earlier this month. The team had a total of 152 points with two wrestlers placing 1st, four placing 2nd and one placing 3rd. Courtesy of Jennifer Meador

Lady Pirates take Second Place

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - Lady wrestlers were successful at the Jaguar Invite held earlier this month taking home second place with 152 points just behind Miyamura who placed first with 204 points.Top placers for the Pirates were: Paizlyn Turley, who placed 1st in the 135lb. weight class, and Dakota Billiman,...
Jolynn Martinez first year head coach of the L-A Hawks is starting off with an impressive 6-2 record. Pictured are the L-A varsity players at a recent tournament in Morality. Franklin Romero - CC

Jolynn Martinez first year head coach of the L-A Hawks is starting off with an impressive 6-2 record. Pictured are the L-A varsity players at a recent tournament in Morality. Franklin Romero - CC

Martinez Leads Hawks to 6-2 Start

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
LAGUNA, N.M.First year Lady Hawk head coach, Jolynn Martinez, is having early success with her team as they have a strong 6-2 start.
Pirates Split Last Two Games

Pirates Split Last Two Games

Pirates Split Last Two Games

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Boys Basketball Team is 3-2 after splitting their last two games.On December 9 the Pirates hosted a tough St. Michaels’ team and at the end of 4 fast paced quarters the Pirates lost that contest, 74-62.The Pirates made a game of it as they battled back from...

USL Championship Names Dayonn Harris 2025 Comeback Player of the Year

Nm United
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — (Monday, December 15, 2025) — The USL Championship announced today that New Mexico United winger Dayonn Harris has been named the league’s 2025 Comeback Player of the Year, recognizing one of the most inspiring and impactful returns in recent league history.Harris’ honor caps a...