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CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. “Fear the Gap” was the name of the most recent track meet the Pirates participated in. It was held at Piedra Vista High School last weekend.Notables for the Pirates were Laila Martinez who placed 1st in the 800 meters with a time of 2:14.65.
Cibola Fishing Report – March 31–April 6

Cibola Fishing Report – March 31–April 6

Cibola Fishing Report – March 31–April 6

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The first week of April brought the kind of activity that signals the start of the warm-season fishing routine in Cibola County: campers at Bluewater, more anglers on the shoreline, and a busy weekend in Grants’ downtown parks.
Cardenio Chavez a senior on the Grants High School Boys’Track team hits it hard at a recent practice at GHS. Courtesy Photo

Cardenio Chavez a senior on the Grants High School Boys’Track team hits it hard at a recent practice at GHS. Courtesy Photo

CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. Lady Pirate tennis is currently 6-7, 10-0 and are 2nd in their district just after St. Pius (6-1, 2-0).In their most recent match against Hope Christian (4-1) they lost 8-1 to the Lady Huskies.In number 1 singles play Lady Pirate Kylee Sandoval was defeated by Angelina Duselis 6-1, 6-0.
The Grants High School Baseball Team currently 9/8 heading into district play. The Lady Pirates Softball Team is 10-5 currently. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Baseball Team currently 9/8 heading into district play. The Lady Pirates Softball Team is 10-5 currently. Franklin Romero - CC

Baseball Wins last 4 Games; Softball 2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Boys’ Baseball Team won their last 4 games after defeating Miyamura in a double- header, 5-4, 6-3 on March 24th at home.On March 27th they defeated Kirtland Central in a double header, 5-2, 12-0.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
This week's Athlete of the Week is Tori Felipe of the Grants High School Lady Pirate track and field team. Felipe placed 1st in three events, the shot put, discus and javelin at a track meet this past weekend. Felipe has also placed 1st and 2nd in previous track meets in those events.
Patrick Dyea caught a tiger muskie using PowerBait on March 17. It was his biggest catch to date, following a 20minute battle to land the fish. Courtesy Photo

Patrick Dyea caught a tiger muskie using PowerBait on March 17. It was his biggest catch to date, following a 20minute battle to land the fish. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – March 25-31

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Bluewater Lake is Low, but Fishing and Boating are Great BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The final week of March brought some of the most encouraging fishing news of the season at Bluewater Lake, with multiple reports of successful catches and anglers spending serious time on the line battling tiger muskie.