Sports

Alex Waggoner Scores First Pro Goal as New Mexico United Beats Monterey Bay, 2-1

Press Release

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Sergio Rivas scores in a third-straight match to lead United to victory ALBUQUERQUE, NM Two New Mexicans led the way as New Mexico United bested Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night by a 2-1 score in front of nearly 10,000 fans at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

Ebony Chavez is the 2023 female Athlete of the Year for Grants High School. Ebony participated in multiple team sports throughout her high school career and was thrilled to have received the award. Chavez plans on studying education and giving back to her community in the future. Courtesy Photo

Ebony Chavez GHS Athlete of the Year

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

May is a special month for high school seniors and athletes as they look back on their memories, seasons and accomplishments.

Pirates state runs ends at Quarterfinals

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Pirates’ notable 2023 baseball season came to a windy and dusty end this past Saturday with a 75 loss at the Albuquerque Baseball Complex at the bats and gloves of the Academy Chargers (18-11, 6-2), in the quarter finals of the 4A state baseball tournament this past Thursday, May 11.

Chloe Rychener and Kylette Garcia staying positive during a grueling week of tennis. Courtesy of Diane Rychener

Pirate Tennis Finishes Season on High Note

Matt Munson

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

State Tennis commenced on Wednesday 5/3/23 for the Pirates at Albuquerque Academy. The Pirates doubles team of Isaiah Tena and Joshuah Sausa were eliminated in their first match against a doubles team from Albuquerque Academy.

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

This week'a Athlete of the Week is Laila Martinez of the Lady Pirates Track and Field team who competed this past weekend at the 4A state track and field meet. Martinez placed first in the 800-meter with a time of 2:19.38; second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:12.

Pirates Tame the Wildcats

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Pirates sent the Wildcats home in the first round of the state baseball tournament after defeating them in two games 10-4 and 8-5 respectively. “We knew coming into the series with Deming that they were better than a 16 seed—it would be a good tough out,” said GHS baseball head coach Mike Furbee.

Pirate Track Heads to Finals

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The GHS track team is sending several members of the boys’ and girls’ track team to the 4A state track meet after qualifying earlier in the season.

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

This week's Athletes of the Week are the members of the Grants High School Boys and Girls Tennis Team who made it to the state tennis tournament this past weekend. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

Pirate Tennis Brings Home Some Hardware

Matt Munson

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

This past Friday and Saturday, both the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams competed for individual glory at Jerry Cline in Albuquerque. Competitors had to choose between playing singles or doubles. Friday proved to be a long day for Pirate Tennis.

Hernandez Out as GHS Head Football Coach

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Grants High School football head coach Brandon Hernandez, who coached for two seasons, was released from his coaching position on April 17 by the Superintendent of the Grants-Cibola County Schools Max Perez, confirmed Grants High School Athletic Director Jaqueline Jones.