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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
This week's Athletes of the Week are the Grants High School Football Seniors, who were instrumental in the success that the team had this season. The Pirate seniors provided leadership, motivation and determination that was essential in their playoff run.

Cibola Fishing Report – November 11–18

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Late fall has settled in at Bluewater Lake, and fishing has slowed a bit as water levels continue their gradual drop.The most recent New Mexico Game & Fish report, from Nov. 6, noted SLOW to FAIR catfish action for anglers using chicken liver near the dam.
Senior Coudy Melonas,7, with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the Pirates win over Silver last week. The Pirates advance to the quarterfinals in the NUSENDA 4-A State football tournament. They will play St. Pius next Friday at NUSENDA community Stadium in Albuquerque at 7 PM. Franklin Romero - CC

Senior Coudy Melonas,7, with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the Pirates win over Silver last week. The Pirates advance to the quarterfinals in the NUSENDA 4-A State football tournament. They will play St. Pius next Friday at NUSENDA community Stadium in Albuquerque at 7 PM. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Win First Round of State,14-7

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Pirates defeated the visiting Silver Colts by 7 points last Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals in the Nusenda 4A state football tournament. “We knew coming in Silver plays a tough disciplined brand of football,” said Steve Brown GHS head football coach.
Bluewater Lake: Jeremy Pitts caught an 11-pound catfish using chicken livers near the dam around 1 p.m. on Nov. 1. “We got a few bites, but this was the keeper,” Jeremy said. Courtesy Photo

Bluewater Lake: Jeremy Pitts caught an 11-pound catfish using chicken livers near the dam around 1 p.m. on Nov. 1. “We got a few bites, but this was the keeper,” Jeremy said. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – November 1–10

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – As fall settles deeper into Cibola County, Bluewater Lake continues to provide steady action for anglers targeting both trout and catfish.Jeremy Pitts had a successful outing near the dam on Nov. 1, reeling in an 11-pound catfish using chicken livers just after 1 p.m.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
This week's Athlete of the Week is DJ Chavez, of the Grants High School football team. DJ threw two very tough touchdowns in the 14-7 defeat of the Silver Colts last Saturday. DJ was also the back-up quarterback and has had only a short amount of time to adjust to the quarterback role.

Cibola County Sports Round-Up

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Grants High School Lady Pirates cross country team took the district championship last weekend beating out top cross-country teams not only in their district but in the state and The L-A cross country team did well last week at the district meet.