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Kylie Garcia. - CC Pictured from left to right; Jeffrey Simpson, Kristina Simpson, Janice Simpson, and Wyatt Simpson, all gathered to witness Kristina signing to play college soccer with the University of the Southwest.

Kylie Garcia. - CC Pictured from left to right; Jeffrey Simpson, Kristina Simpson, Janice Simpson, and Wyatt Simpson, all gathered to witness Kristina signing to play college soccer with the University of the Southwest.

GHS ‘Speedy Gonzales’ to play college soccer

Kylie E. Garcia Reporter
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. - Kristina Simpson, a Grants High School senior, signed with the University of the Southwest to play college soccer. The 17-year-old was front and center for the signing ceremony that was held last Thursday. The February 25 event took place at the main GHS football field bleachers.
Bella Barela and Suri Kiyite

Bella Barela and Suri Kiyite

Bella Barela and Suri Kiyite

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Bella Barela and Suri Kiyite went on the road with their New Mexico Nike Premier Volleyball team to Amarillo, TX this past weekend. Both girls played extremely well playing against teams from all over the SW!
Estevan Barela

Estevan Barela

Estevan Barela

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Estevan Barela was able to get back on the diamond in Phoenix, Arizona for the President’s Day tournament. Estevan played for Duke City baseball. Estevan mainly played SS and second base, however, he did pitch in one game going 4 1/3 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 walks and striking out 11 batters. 
Bryan Jacob Hernandez

Bryan Jacob Hernandez

Bryan Jacob Hernandez

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Bryan Jacob Hernandez, Cyler Aragon, and Terrell Hocker will be representing Grants High School and the State of New Mexico at the Offense/Defense All American Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas, January 26-29.
Bryan Hernandez, a senior at Grants High School, poses with his Coach after the All-America Classic game where Hernandez scored the game winning touchdown. Courtesy photo

Bryan Hernandez, a senior at Grants High School, poses with his Coach after the All-America Classic game where Hernandez scored the game winning touchdown. Courtesy photo

Catch of a Lifetime; GHS athlete wins the All-American Classic

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
ORLANDO, FL – Brian Hernandez, a Grants High School football player made the catch of a lifetime in Florida. Hernandez, played on the National Team at the All-American Classic in Orlando, FL. The game where Hernandez made the impressive feat was played at the Feltrim Sports Village in Orlando.

Weekly interview with NMAA executive director

Nmaa Press Release
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez answers questions about the return to athletics and activities for the 2020-2021 school year. Here is this week’s interview. It’s been a couple weeks since our last Q&A. How was your holiday? It was great.
Amanda Young and Nathan Mullins tend to community needs, giving away one bag of cat or dog food per household. Kylie Garcia - CC

Amanda Young and Nathan Mullins tend to community needs, giving away one bag of cat or dog food per household. Kylie Garcia - CC

Free pet food give away

Kylie E. Garcia Intern Reporter
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Amanda Young and Nathan Mullins are a young married couple who joined the Cibola community in July. Young works in the medical field and had been making work-related visits to Grants since 2018.
Charles Lundstrom

Charles Lundstrom

Lundstrom to head GHS boys soccer

Franklin Romero Sports Corespondent
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
New coach at the pirate helm for GHS boys’ soccer program, Charles Lundstrom, brings AYSO experience to the soccer field this upcoming season. “I really enjoy soccer, coaching and developing student athletes,” said Lundstrom when asked about why he applied for the position.