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The Grants High School Pirates have earned a seventh seed to the Nusenda Credit Union 4A state football playoffs. They will host the 10th seeded Silver Colts on Saturday, November 9 at 1 pm at the Port of the Pirates. The Pirates ask fans to wear red and to fill the seats early. 'This is a big game for us,' said GHS head football Coach Steve Brown. In this file photo Boudy Melonas battles for a catch with a recent opponent.

The Grants High School Pirates have earned a seventh seed to the Nusenda Credit Union 4A state football playoffs. They will host the 10th seeded Silver Colts on Saturday, November 9 at 1 pm at the Port of the Pirates. The Pirates ask fans to wear red and to fill the seats early. 'This is a big game for us,' said GHS head football Coach Steve Brown. In this file photo Boudy Melonas battles for a catch with a recent opponent.

Pirates Secure Seventh seed, Host Silver

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Seven is a lucky number in slots and craps, and if you are the Grants High School Pirates football team, that is also a lucky number.The Pirates received a seventh seed to Nusenda Credit Union’s 4A state football playoffs. Why is seventh lucky? I’ll tell you why.

Pirate Cross Country teams Off to State

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Grants High School cross country boys and girls teams are off to the state cross country meet after placing second and third at the district 54A meet.Top 20 finishers for the Pirates in the boys 500 meter race were John Paul Miller who placed third with a time of 17:48.96 followed by Nathanial...
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Lady Pirates are wrapping up their volleyball season and will travel for their last district game to Belen on Nov. 5.The Lady Pirates lost to St. Pius 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 25-8) on October 29. In their next game they defeated Highland 3-0 (2517, 25-8, 25-17).
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
This week's Athlete of the Week is the Grants High School Football Team for receiving a seventh seed in the NMAA 4A football state playoffs. The Pirates have a 5-5, 4-3 record.
Pirate Volleyball Coming to Close

Pirate Volleyball Coming to Close

Pirate Volleyball Coming to Close

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Grants High School volleyball team is currently 8-12 ,1-4 after dropping their last two games 0-3 and 0-3. On October 17 the Lady Pirates lost to Belen High School 25-19, 25-22 and 25-14. On October 24 the Lady Pirates lost to Valencia High School 25-13, 25-16 and 25-13.

GHS Soccer Season Concludes

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Grants High School soccer season has drawn to a close with the GHS boys soccer team wrapping up the season with a 3-13, 0-8 record. They lost their last two most recent games. On October 17 they lost to Highland High School (11-8-1, 6-2) by a score of 10-0.
The Grants High School Pirates cross country team hosted the Grants Invite over the weekend. Several Pirates and Laguna-Acoma Hawks dominated the meet. In this file photo John Paul Miller competes at a meet in St. Pius.

The Grants High School Pirates cross country team hosted the Grants Invite over the weekend. Several Pirates and Laguna-Acoma Hawks dominated the meet. In this file photo John Paul Miller competes at a meet in St. Pius.

Grants Invite a Success

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Grants High School Cross Country hosted the Grants Invite last weekend.A total of 11 schools participated in the invite with local teams dominating the top 10.Notable Pirates placing at the event were John Paul Miller, a senior, who placed 3rd with a time of 18:19.61.
Pirates Drop to Bernalillo 15-12

Pirates Drop to Bernalillo 15-12

Pirates Drop to Bernalillo 15-12

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Long bus ride back for the Pirates this past Friday after a close 15-12 loss to longtime rival, the Bernalillo Spartans.The Pirates who were leading 12-7 going into the fourth quarter hit some bad luck as junior running back Joe Clawson had a fumble at 45-yard line and in the subsequent possession,...