Sports

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.

Pirates celebrate after defeating district rival the Belen Eagles (18-7,4-4) who are also ranked third in the state in 4A baseball. In a defensive battle the Pirates won by a score of 2-1. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Claim #1 Seed

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The Grants High School Pirate baseball team garnered a number one seed in the Nusenda Credit Union state baseball tournament in class 4A. “A lot of expectations come with being a one seed—we will take a one game at a time approach not overlooking any opponent,” said GHS head coach Mike Furbee.

In this photo, Laila Martinez, a freshman at Grants High School, shows her stride in the 800-meter run which she placed first with a time of 2:25.26. Martinez also placed first in the 1600-meter with a time of 5:25.01. Photo Credit Lee Begaye Photography

Track Statistics

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Grants High School Pirates Track and Field team hosted a meet this past weekend. The Grants Pirates 2023 invitational had many local schools participating on a relatively calm Spring Day. Top performers for the Pirates were Knight Long, with a first place in the 100meter dash with a time of 11.

Pirate Baseball District Champions

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Grants High School Baseball Team got the job done last week as they defeated the St. Pius Sartans to claim the district championship in district 5 4-A. “Our first goal coming into the season was the district championship—-and we got that,” said Mike Furbee, head coach of the GHS baseball team.

Karysn Cash and Alexia Munson celebrate a set winning shot against Belen. Photo Credit April Cash

Lady Pirates Tennis District Champs

Matt Munson

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Lady Pirates Tennis Team became district champions on Friday by defeating the Belen Eagles 7-2. It is the first district championship for Lady Pirate Tennis since 2002. According to Coach Rychener, “We are a resilient team because we have so much depth!

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

This week's Athlete of the Week is Gabriel Marquez of the Grants High School baseball team who has been a consistent if not at time outstanding first baseman for the Pirates as well Gabriel has been a pitcher and clean-up hitter. Gabriel is a senior this year.

Number 2 Pirates Hosting Number 1 Sartans

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Big-bats-be-just-aswinging! The Grants High School Pirates Baseball Team with a solid,185, 5-0 record, are ranked second in the state in 4A and will battle for bragging rights with the number one ranked team in 4-A and district rival, the St. Pius Sartans (15-4, 32), on Tuesday, April 18 at home.

New Mexico United Fights to 1-1 Draw in Home Opener

Press Release

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE NM - New Mexico United and San Diego Loyal SC fought to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night in front of 11,233 fans at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. An early goal from captain and midfielder Sam Hamilton got the evening started off on the right foot.

Athlete of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

This week's Athlete of the Week is Nico Young a sophomore on the Grants Pirates Baseball Team. Young has been a factor with his pitching in two recent games and has been a major contributor to the Pirates overall game strategy