Sports

Banner Photo by Jay Langford

Pirates Lose but Find Footing on Offense

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — On Friday, September 25 the Grants Pirates traveled toAlbuquerque to take on the Valley Vikings with a lot on the line.Both teams were 2-2 going into this match up, with the Pirates coming off a tough, 14-0 loss to the Manzano Monarchs recently, while the Vikings were on a modest,...

Jay Langford- Student Journalist Chloe Marquez, senior, raises a pom-pom while performing with the Grants High School cheer team on Sept. 11. Marquez cheers from atop a stunt as the team supports the Pirates during the home football game

Pirates Bested by Monarchs, 14-0

Jenna Chavez,

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants High School cheerleading squad has quite a few exciting events coming up this fall.Kicking off the events, the GHS cheer will have a unique performance at the homecoming assembly on Friday, October 2 at GHS.When asked about the performance, GHS first-year student Isabella...

GHS Boys Soccer Makes Strides Against Tough Teams

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - Last week, the GHS boys’ soccer team played two games, with one match against Hope Christian and another against Belen.Both games were fought hard, but unfortunately neither resulted in a win as the Pirates head into a crucial stretch of the season.Taking a deeper dive in the game...

GHS Volleyball Team Finds a Groove

Kelbey Cash, Ghs Student Journalist

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - Is it the close battles they’ve been fighting through?

Nursing Injury, Ray Pushes Through

Domani Grine, Ghs Student Journalist

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - For cross-country runners, every race brings new challenges and opportunities to improve. For Raydan Ray, consistency, recovery and learning from past performances have become important parts of his running journey.

Pirates Fall To Viking Axe, 27-14

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates had a tough district game against Valley last Friday and lost to a formidable Viking team by a score of 27-14.“We made some mistakes, but we battled,” said GHS head football coach Riedinger of that game.The Pirates were able to score in the second quarter off a pass from...

Jeremy Baca caught two tiger muskie using swimbaits on Sept. 19. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – September 23 – 29

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The final fishing report of September brings a quieter bite at Bluewater Lake, but a small change in lake elevation gives us something new to watch as fall settles in.

GHS & L-AHS 2026 FALL SPORTS

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

10/3 at 2:00 p.m. Pirates vs Espanola Valley10/9 at 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Taos10/16 at 7:00 p.m. Pirates vs Bloomfield10/23 at 7:00 p.m. Pirates @ Bernalillo10/29 at 7:00 p.m. Pirates @ Del NorteLaguna-Acoma High School Football10/2 at 7:00 p.m. Hawks vs Tohatchi10/16 at 7:00 p.m. Hawks @...

Grants High School Soccer

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

10/1 at 5:00 p.m.Pirates vs Albuquerque Academy10/8 at 4:00 p.m.Pirates @ Hope Christian10/10 at 12:00 p.m. Pirates vs Miyamura10/13 at 5:00 p.m. Pirates vs Belen10/15 at 5:00 p.m. Pirates vs Valencia10/20 at 4:00 p.m.Pirates@ Albuquerque Academy

GHS & L-AHS 2026 FALL SPORTS

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

10/1 at 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Kirtland Central 10/1 at 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Bloomfield 10/6 at 6:00 p.m. Pirates vs Hope Christian 10/8 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Belen 10/13 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Valencia 10/15 6:00 p.m. Pirates vs Albuquerque Academy 10/22 6:00 p.m. Pirates @ Hope Christian 10/27 6:00 p.m....