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Courtesy Photo In the photo (from left to right), Sophia Bassett, Adrianna Landschoot, Coach Anna Cruz Landschoot, Richelle Villalobos, and Ralph Ortega. Photo depicts the Archery Team with their state banner after winning first place at the New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Championship.

Courtesy Photo In the photo (from left to right), Sophia Bassett, Adrianna Landschoot, Coach Anna Cruz Landschoot, Richelle Villalobos, and Ralph Ortega. Photo depicts the Archery Team with their state banner after winning first place at the New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Championship.

Cibola County 4-H Archery Team Makes History Becoming First in Cibola to Qualify for Nationals

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
GRANTS, NM – The Cibola County 4-H archery team is heading to nationals after placing first in the state championship. The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships is held each June in Grand Island, Nebraska. The team is holding fundraisers and accepting donations to fund the trip.
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 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

Pirates state runs ends at Quarterfinals

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

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

Athlete of the Week

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

Pirates Tame the Wildcats

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.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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

Pirate Tennis Brings Home Some Hardware

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.