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The Lady Pirates gather in a team huddle between points during their match Photo by Jay Langford

The Lady Pirates gather in a team huddle between points during their match Photo by Jay Langford

GHS Volleyball Keeps Grinding, Growing

Hailey Rose, Ghs Student Journalist
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Lady Pirates varsity volleyball team participated in the Four Corners volleyball tournament in Farmington, New Mexico, over the weekend, showcasing some impressive performances.They began pool play on Friday, September 4, with their first game against Piedra Vista, winning...
Francisco Garcia caught a 6-pound catfish using hot dogs on Aug. 24

Francisco Garcia caught a 6-pound catfish using hot dogs on Aug. 24

Cibola Fishing Report – September 2 – 8

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
No catches reported as Bluewater advisories and low water levels continue BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – After several quieter weeks at Bluewater Lake, late August catches show that fish are still being landed at Bluewater even as the school year, late-summer conditions and the ongoing blue-green algae...
Sophomore Kiana Guzman attacks the ball over an opposing blocker during a recent volleyball match at Grants High School. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

Sophomore Kiana Guzman attacks the ball over an opposing blocker during a recent volleyball match at Grants High School. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

New Coach Brings Excitement, Optimism

Kelby Cash, Ghs Student Journalist
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Lady Pirates have one win out of three games so far this season, however a closer look at the games shows that they are keeping pace with their opponents.In their first game against Bloomfield they kept up but came up short just one game finishing with the score 3-2.In the second...
Sophomore Dominic Reily watches the field before returning to play during the Pirates’ game against Valencia on Aug. 28, 2026, at Grants High School. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

Sophomore Dominic Reily watches the field before returning to play during the Pirates’ game against Valencia on Aug. 28, 2026, at Grants High School. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

Pirates Fall in Defensive Showdown

Jayden Chavez , Ghs Student Journalist
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - On Friday, August 28th the 8thranked Grants football played in its first home game of the season against the 7th-ranked Valencia Jaguars.The Pirates came into this game 1-0 beating Miyamura the previous week 28-0.
Chloe Marquez, senior, performs a cheer stunt while wearing a construction-themed safety vest during the Pirates’ football game at Grants High School on Aug. 28, 2026. Photo by Jay Langford

Chloe Marquez, senior, performs a cheer stunt while wearing a construction-themed safety vest during the Pirates’ football game at Grants High School on Aug. 28, 2026. Photo by Jay Langford

Cheer Team Ready to Support Pirates

Jenna Chavez, Ghs Student Journalist
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. — Grants High School cheer is back for another season stronger than ever.The team debuted on the first day of school during an assembly that the entire student body attended.

Soccer Teams Improving Early in the Season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. — Girls' and boys' soccer has started up at Grants High School, and it looks like it's going to be an exciting year for both teams.First to the girls team, and their returning coach, Shaun Sanchez: Coach Sanchez took over coaching last season, and has since improved the team vastly.