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Grants Pirates huddle up during a Friday night showdown. The Pirates, currently 3-3 overall and 2-1 in district play, are preparing to face the Taos Tigers in a key district matchup on October 11 at the Port of the Pirates. Franklin Romero - CC

Midseason Heat

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentLocal teams are gearing up for district play or are already in the middle of their district play as the month of October begins.

Offense Wows in Victory Over LA Tech

Nmsu Athletics

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Sharp and Amin pace Aggies as NM State tallies most kills in nearly two yearsLAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Aggies racked up their third straight win on Saturday; all of which have come in Conference USA play.

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Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

This weeks' Athlete of the Week is Fabian Pena, 7, of the Grants High School boys’ soccer team for his leadership and commitment. Fabian is a senior this year.

GHS Volleyball Update

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Grants High School Lady Pirates volleyball team is currently 6-8, 0-0 as they prepare to start district play next week.The Lady Pirates recently defeated Espanola Valley 3-2 on September 28. The match scores were 25-22, 25-19, 19-25, 2225 and 15-6.

GHS Soccer Update

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Grants High School boys’ and girls’ soccer teams have been busy as they are passing the midway point of their seasons.Currently the GHS boys’ soccer team is 3-7, 0-2 after a 2-0 defeat of non-district Tierra Encantada (5-2, 0-0) last week. Fabian Pena and Kulynn Spencer scored this game.

Pirates Ahoy! The Pirates chalked up a 28-6 win against district rival, the Aztec Tigers (0-5,0-3) this past Friday at the Port of the Pirates. 'I am pleased with how we played against Aztec,'I am pleased with how we played against Aztec,' said GHS Head Football Coach Steve Brown. In this photo Boudy Melonas, 3, hustles down the field as Cardeno Chavez, 2 blocks for him. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Hand Tigers 5th loss, 28-6

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Pirates advance to 3-3,1-2 after this past weekend’s defeat of the winless Aztec Tigers.Grants High School Head Coach Steve Brown said of the game, “It was a game that we were not allowed to get in rhythm offensively.

Ice Wolves Game Recap 9/27/24

Press Release

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The New Mexico Ice Wolves come back came up just short in a 4-3 loss on Friday, Sept. 27 against the Philadelphia Rebels. The first period saw the Rebels score first via the power play ,10:26 in scored by Ryan Bunting his third goal of the season.

Scott’s Late Heroics Lift Aggies Past Middle Tennessee

Nmsu Athletics

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Aggies beat the MTSU Blue Raiders 1-0 on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the NM State Soccer Complex. A late goal from Meredith Scott propelled the Aggies to their second Conference USA win of the season.

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

This week's Athlete of the Week is Aubrhy Garcia, team captain of the Grants High School Volleyball Team. Garcia is ranked second in Class 4A in District 5 for aces and 10th for kills as well as fifth in the state of New Mexico for digs.

CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Grants High School Volleyball Team is currently 5-7 after two recent wins. They defeated Wingate High School 3-0 and Del Norte High School 3-1. They will play Kirtland Central (4-6) away on September 26th then host Espanola Valley (3-8) September 28.