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Cardenio Chavez a senior on the Grants High School Boys’Track team hits it hard at a recent practice at GHS. Courtesy Photo

Cardenio Chavez a senior on the Grants High School Boys’Track team hits it hard at a recent practice at GHS. Courtesy Photo

CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. Lady Pirate tennis is currently 6-7, 10-0 and are 2nd in their district just after St. Pius (6-1, 2-0).In their most recent match against Hope Christian (4-1) they lost 8-1 to the Lady Huskies.In number 1 singles play Lady Pirate Kylee Sandoval was defeated by Angelina Duselis 6-1, 6-0.
The Grants High School Baseball Team currently 9/8 heading into district play. The Lady Pirates Softball Team is 10-5 currently. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Baseball Team currently 9/8 heading into district play. The Lady Pirates Softball Team is 10-5 currently. Franklin Romero - CC

Baseball Wins last 4 Games; Softball 2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Boys’ Baseball Team won their last 4 games after defeating Miyamura in a double- header, 5-4, 6-3 on March 24th at home.On March 27th they defeated Kirtland Central in a double header, 5-2, 12-0.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
This week's Athlete of the Week is Tori Felipe of the Grants High School Lady Pirate track and field team. Felipe placed 1st in three events, the shot put, discus and javelin at a track meet this past weekend. Felipe has also placed 1st and 2nd in previous track meets in those events.
Patrick Dyea caught a tiger muskie using PowerBait on March 17. It was his biggest catch to date, following a 20minute battle to land the fish. Courtesy Photo

Patrick Dyea caught a tiger muskie using PowerBait on March 17. It was his biggest catch to date, following a 20minute battle to land the fish. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – March 25-31

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Bluewater Lake is Low, but Fishing and Boating are Great BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The final week of March brought some of the most encouraging fishing news of the season at Bluewater Lake, with multiple reports of successful catches and anglers spending serious time on the line battling tiger muskie.

CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentGRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Boys Tennis team is 5-6 after their most recent meet with Bosque Prep on March 19th where they lost 7-2.Pirate number 1 Carlos Fernandez was defeated by Marcus Moran 8-4.
Pirate Baseball Proves Academics and Athletics Mix

Pirate Baseball Proves Academics and Athletics Mix

Pirate Baseball Proves Academics and Athletics Mix

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Diego Lopez, EditorThe Grants High School Pirate Baseball Team has proven GHS athletics and academics mix. Senior Estevan Barela has committed to play baseball at New Mexico Highland University next season.
Pirates Struggle in Last Three Games

Pirates Struggle in Last Three Games

Pirates Struggle in Last Three Games

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Pirate Baseball Team lost its three most recent games.“We are still making adjustments to lineups trying to find one that plays solid defense,” said GHS head baseball coach Mike Furbee of the team’s recent woes.
Julian Griego caught a 27in rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake March 11 Courtesy Photo

Julian Griego caught a 27in rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake March 11 Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – March 17–24

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Fire Restrictions in Place at Bluewater Lake CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - BLUEWATER LAKE – This week finally looked and felt like spring fishing at Bluewater Lake.After a quieter stretch earlier this month, multiple reports came in of successful trout catches – along with one standout tiger muskie.