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Hit! Catch! Out! GHS pitcher Estevan Barela beats a Miyamura runner to first base for an out. The Pirate handily defeated Miyamura 11-0 last week and then went on to defeat Kirtland Central in a double header 9-2, 22-1. Franklin Romero - CC

Hit! Catch! Out! GHS pitcher Estevan Barela beats a Miyamura runner to first base for an out. The Pirate handily defeated Miyamura 11-0 last week and then went on to defeat Kirtland Central in a double header 9-2, 22-1. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Go 3-0 Before Districts

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Pirate went 3-0 last week after shutting out Miyamura High School (1-9), a team who narrowly defeated them last year, by a score of 110. The team had 22 at bats, 10 hits and 10 RBIs in that 11-0 shellacking of the Patriots. Estevan Barela was the winning pitcher of the game.

U.S. Eagle Scholarship Application Period Now Open

Press Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, NM —U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 – 2025 school year through April 1.Each year U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union presents three hard-working students with a $2,000 scholarship.
Hickman Resigns

Hickman Resigns

Hickman Resigns

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
After three years Douglas “Dougie” Hickman has put his clipboard away and has resigned as the head of the GHS girls’ basketball program.“It was enjoyable, I learned a lot, I always told my players that I learned a lot about administering and coaching a team,” said Hickman.
Aldaz New Softball Coach

Aldaz New Softball Coach

Aldaz New Softball Coach

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A familiar face is the new head coach of the Lady Pirates softball program. Victor Aldaz, who is currently an assistant boys’ basketball coach and assistant football coach, has filled the vacant head coach position.

Trojans Too Much for Hawks

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
“We had a lot of upsets [at the state tournament] and we weren’t one of them,” said Lacey Natseway of the Lady Hawks of Laguna-Acoma High School, an 8 seed, on losing to the number 1 seed, the Mesa Vista Trojans in the quarter finals at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
NMDGF Big Game Application Deadline

NMDGF Big Game Application Deadline

NMDGF Big Game Application Deadline

Press Release
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Do not forget the date! What date is that? Wednesday, March 20 is the deadline to apply for all big game draw hunts in the state of New Mexico.The website is: http://www.wildlife.state. nm.us They’re out there!
Pirate Run Ends at Quarterfinals

Pirate Run Ends at Quarterfinals

Pirate Run Ends at Quarterfinals

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Pirates boys’ basketball team's run at the state tournament ends in the quarter finals match-up with district rival, the Highland Hornets, overcoming a late 4th quarter rally by the Pirates to defeat the hometown team by a score of 61-50.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
GHS Boys Basketball Teamfor having a very successful season and making it to quarter finals at the Nusenda Credit Union state boys basketball tournament at 'The Pit.' The Pirate finished with a 18-12 and 4-4 record.