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Kylette Garcia (top photo), current number two2, on the GHS girls tennis team focuses on the incoming ball at a recent home match. The lady Pirates are 7-2,5-1. A lady Pirate softball player (below) fields a ball while keeing ther opponet on the base. Courtesy photos

Kylette Garcia (top photo), current number two2, on the GHS girls tennis team focuses on the incoming ball at a recent home match. The lady Pirates are 7-2,5-1. A lady Pirate softball player (below) fields a ball while keeing ther opponet on the base. Courtesy photos

Martinez earns blue trophy

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
High School sports are winding down as summer begins. Tristian Martinez (9-0), a senior at Grants High School, took the blue trophy at Girls State wrestling state tournament as she defeated Lilah Yazzie (6-7) of Newcomb in the 180lb division in that championship bout.

Pirate tennis roundup

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The GHS boys and girls tennis teams have been busy with recent meets at home and on the road. The lady Pirates have mustered a record 5-2, 4-1 since play began on April 27. “I think we are doing pretty good all things being considered,” said Antonio Williams the GHS girl’s tennis head coach.
Corley earns degree in Spring 2021

Corley earns degree in Spring 2021

Corley earns degree in Spring 2021

Press Release
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Baton Rouge, La. – Current LSU Women's Tennis players Paris Corley received her bachelor's degrees today in the University's spring commencement ceremonies. From Grants, New Mexico, Corley is a twoyear letter winner and has left her mark on the program since joining in 2018- 19.
Uranium Capitol Speedway; 2021 season up and running

Uranium Capitol Speedway; 2021 season up and running

Uranium Capitol Speedway; 2021 season up and running

Kylie Garcia Reporter
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Uranium Capitol Speedway has been established and operating in the Cibola County area since 1966 and moved to its permanent home of Milan, New Mexico in 1969. The speedway is a “nonprofit grassroots racetrack,” according to Uranium Capitol Speedway President Don Taylor.
Franklin Romero. - CC "That game depicted the hard work and continued effort our guys have possessed all season---we would have loved to have come out on top," said GHS boys basketball head coach Lando Chavez of the narrow 1 point last-second shot loss (45-44) to the second-ranked team in the state, the Highland Hornets (7-3-71). The Pirates finish their season 5-5 and 4-4.

Franklin Romero. - CC "That game depicted the hard work and continued effort our guys have possessed all season---we would have loved to have come out on top," said GHS boys basketball head coach Lando Chavez of the narrow 1 point last-second shot loss (45-44) to the second-ranked team in the state, the Highland Hornets (7-3-71). The Pirates finish their season 5-5 and 4-4.

Pirates win last two games

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
GRANTS N.M. - The GHS Pirates boys’ basketball team had a heartbreak of a loss in a district showdown this past Tuesday, April 27 with the number two ranked team in the state, the Highland Hornets.
Pirates win last two games

Pirates win last two games

Pirates win last two games

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
GRANTS N.M. - The Grants High School pirates boys basketball team let one slip away on Tuesday, April 13h in an empty locked out gymnasium as the lost another tight game by single digits as district rival Valencia Jaguars bested them 45-42 in the final seconds of the game.

Pirate baseball 4-4 as season starts

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
GHS boy’s baseball went 1-1 after a double-header on Saturday, April 17 against the Academy Chargers. In the first game the Pirates scored two runs in the first inning to make the score 2-0. The Chargers responded with a run in the second inning to make the score 2-1 Pirates.
Rivalry at the Port! Long time rival, the Bernalillo Spartans, played a neck and neck game with the Pirates this past Saturday, in a mid-morning match up. The Pirates were unable to overcome the Spartans and lost the contest 61-54 and are currently 1-4, 0-1. Franklin Romero. - CC

Rivalry at the Port! Long time rival, the Bernalillo Spartans, played a neck and neck game with the Pirates this past Saturday, in a mid-morning match up. The Pirates were unable to overcome the Spartans and lost the contest 61-54 and are currently 1-4, 0-1. Franklin Romero. - CC

Pirates unable to overcome Bernalillo, lose 61-54

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates just finished playing three games this week at home and despite some good runs and comebacks they were unable to pull out a win. The big game was the 11 a.m. Saturday matchup between the Pirates and longtime rival, the Bernalillo Spartans, who came in at 3-1.
Pirates come up short in defense battle with Spartans

Pirates come up short in defense battle with Spartans

Pirates come up short in defense battle with Spartans

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. - Even with three goal line stops the Pirates dropped a razor thin game at the Port of the Pirates to their rival. The Bernalillo Spartans bested the Pirates, 7-6. “The game was well played on both sides by two very good teams,” said GHS head football coach Rio Thompson.