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In this photo, Laila Martinez, a freshman at Grants High School, shows her stride in the 800-meter run which she placed first with a time of 2:25.26. Martinez also placed first in the 1600-meter with a time of 5:25.01. Photo Credit Lee Begaye Photography

Track Statistics

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Grants High School Pirates Track and Field team hosted a meet this past weekend. The Grants Pirates 2023 invitational had many local schools participating on a relatively calm Spring Day.

Pirate Baseball District Champions

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Grants High School Baseball Team got the job done last week as they defeated the St. Pius Sartans to claim the district championship in district 5 4-A. “Our first goal coming into the season was the district championship—-and we got that,” said Mike Furbee, head coach of the GHS baseball team.

Karysn Cash and Alexia Munson celebrate a set winning shot against Belen. Photo Credit April Cash

Lady Pirates Tennis District Champs

Matt Munson

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Lady Pirates Tennis Team became district champions on Friday by defeating the Belen Eagles 7-2. It is the first district championship for Lady Pirate Tennis since 2002. According to Coach Rychener, “We are a resilient team because we have so much depth!”

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

This week's Athlete of the Week is Gabriel Marquez of the Grants High School baseball team who has been a consistent if not at time outstanding first baseman for the Pirates as well Gabriel has been a pitcher and clean-up hitter. Gabriel is a senior this year.

Number 2 Pirates Hosting Number 1 Sartans

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Big-bats-be-just-aswinging! The Grants High School Pirates Baseball Team with a solid,185, 5-0 record, are ranked second in the state in 4A and will battle for bragging rights with the number one ranked team in 4-A and district rival, the St. Pius Sartans (15-4, 32), on Tuesday, April 18 at home.

New Mexico United Fights to 1-1 Draw in Home Opener

Press Release

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE NM - New Mexico United and San Diego Loyal SC fought to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night in front of 11,233 fans at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. An early goal from captain and midfielder Sam Hamilton got the evening started off on the right foot.

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

This week's Athlete of the Week is Nico Young a sophomore on the Grants Pirates Baseball Team. Young has been a factor with his pitching in two recent games and has been a major contributor to the Pirates overall game strategy

Pirates Add 2 W’s

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The GHS baseball team is tactfully navigating the seas of district play as they won their last two district games. With those two wins, they extended their winning streak to eight games and improved their record to 17-5.

New Mexico United Tops UDA NMSU 6-0, Advances to Third Round of US Open Cup

Press Release

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NM New Mexico United advanced to the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in dominant fashion on Tuesday night, topping in-state opponent UDA NMSU by a 6-0 final behind a hat trick from Josh Dolling.

NM United Announces Signing of Milo Garvanian

Press Release

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United is excited to announce the signing of defender/midfielder and Albuquerquenative Milo Garvanian, following his graduation from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.