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Pirates Third in District Play

Pirates Third in District Play

Pirates Third in District Play

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
March Madness is literally around the corner as area basketball teams wrap up district play. The Grants High School boys’ basketball team is currently 15-10, 34 and in third place in their district just behind St. Pius (14-9,6-1) and Highland at 19-5, 6-0.
Recent Pirate Wins Give Forward Momentum

Recent Pirate Wins Give Forward Momentum

Recent Pirate Wins Give Forward Momentum

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Pirates boys’ basketball team are on a 2game winning streak after defeating the Belen Eagles (8-14,1-4) by a score of 81-62 on February 2nd then defeating the Valencia Jaguars (11-12, 0-5) on their following game on February 9th by a score of 60-50.
David Estrada Named New Mexico United Academy Head Coach

David Estrada Named New Mexico United Academy Head Coach

David Estrada Named New Mexico United Academy Head Coach

Press Release
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Albuquerque, NM New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are thrilled to announce that David Estrada has been named the Head Coach of New Mexico United’s Academy - a fully-scholarshipped elite academy competing in USL Academy.
GHS Sends Four to State in Girls Wrestling

GHS Sends Four to State in Girls Wrestling

GHS Sends Four to State in Girls Wrestling

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Girls wrestling regionals were held last weekend at Capital High School in Santa Fe. Three Grants High School wrestlers placed 6th in their weight class and are headed to the state wrestling tournament and a 4th wrestler, Jaylene Morin, a junior, wrestling at 152-pounds. earned a wild card entry.
Knight Long Announces Commitment to Play Football at New Mexico Highlands University

Knight Long Announces Commitment to Play Football at New Mexico Highlands University

Knight Long Announces Commitment to Play Football at New Mexico Highlands University

Press Release
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Knight Long, a 5' 6' SR, CB in the 2024 Class from Grants High School, has committed to play college football at New Mexico Highlands University. Head Coach Steve Brown, had this to say about Long's recruitment to New Mexico Highlands University, 'I'm super excited for Knight and our program!
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Call me for a quote today Grants, NM 87020-2804 800 N 1st Street Bus: 505-287-7914 Bloomington, IL State Farm Week are from L to R: Danika Wilson, Raeyna Valdez, and Sky Shondee of the Grants High School wrestling team who earned a spot in the state wrestling tournament by placing 6th in...
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Pirates 1-1 in Districts

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Two games deep into districts and the Grants High School Pirate boys’ basketball team is currently third in district 4A just behind St. Pius (108,2-0) and Highland (145,1-0). The Pirates defeated the Valencia Jaguars (11-8,0-1) in their first district game by a buzzer beater trey by Boudy Melonas.