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The Bucs' Blade

Senior Column: Not Afraid

Senior Column: Not Afraid

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer May 20, 2015

I was walking back to our rental car, a white Acura, in the parking lot of a high school in Las Vegas. My black, sweat-soaked West Michigan Lakers’ jersey draped around my neck and shoulders for the...

Freshman Brandon Diaz checks junior Trevor Springer in a defensive practice drill. Fortunately for the players, there will still be much continuity in the program despite coaching changes. “Lee has been coaching and helping with Grand Haven lacrosse for more than 10 years now, so the players and parents are not going to be caught off guard by any new changes in the way we operate,” Madsen said.

Boys lacrosse coaching staff changes look to shift culture

Adam Abraham, Senior staff writer March 23, 2015

As the weather warms up and the snow begins to melt, the boys lacrosse program returns to the field for another season. However, multiple changes in the coaching staff this off season will give the program...

Senior point guard Amanda Merz drives to the basket during senior night in the field house on Tuesday evening. Merz finished the night with 29 points, nine rebounds, six assists and seven steals.

Grand Haven girls basketball defeats West Ottawa 59-52

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer February 25, 2015

What Happened: Coming off of a tough one point loss to Grandville on Friday, Feb. 20, the girls basketball team bounced back with a 59-52 win over West Ottawa on Tuesday. The Bucs previously suffered...

Drake drops unexpected mixtape

Drake drops unexpected mixtape

Adam Abraham, Senior staff writer February 19, 2015

I was scrolling through my Twitter feed just past midnight last Thursday - a usual occurrence, especially when I can’t sleep - when I had to do a double take. Then another double take, and another and...

Senior Drake Morley in a match on Feb. 2, 2015 against East Kentwood. The Bucs defeated the Falcons 38-26.

Grand Haven wrestling squad claims Division 1 district title

Adam Abraham, Senior staff writer February 12, 2015

What Happened: The Buccaneer wrestling squad added yet another piece of hardware to their showcase after winning the Division 1 district championship at Mona Shores on Wednesday night. They defeated Mona...

Winter weekend festivities

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer January 22, 2015

With Winterfest 2015 now upon us, there are dozens of activities taking place downtown this weekend. Here is an overview and description of the top 5 events for students to participate in. Friday, Jan....

Reviews: J.Cole- Forest Hills Drive

Reviews: J.Cole- Forest Hills Drive

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer December 15, 2014

Hip hop artist J. Cole released his third studio-album on Tuesday with Forest Hills Drive. The Roc Nation product named the album after his childhood home, attempting not to break ties with past and hometown....

Grand Haven soccer scores overtime win against West Ottawa 3-2

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 28, 2014

What Happened: Visiting Holland West Ottawa held a 2-0 lead for the majority of the game Thursday night. If Buccaneer fans weren’t nervous when they were down at halftime, they were when they were down...

Grand Haven boys water polo hosts conference rival West Ottawa

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 24, 2014

The Grand Haven boys water polo team looks to live up to expectations as they host Holland West Ottawa at 7 p.m. today. The Buccaneers are ranked number four in division one according to last week’s...

Junior Connor Jettner dribbles the ball down the field in last weeks victory over Grandville,2-0.

Bucs soccer falls to East Kentwood 3-1

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 24, 2014

What Happened: As a battle of the top two teams in the O-K Red, the game between Grand Haven and East Kentwood was highly anticipated. The game got off to a rough start for the Buccaneers as the Falcons...

Soccer rolls to win over Hudsonville

Soccer rolls to win over Hudsonville

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 12, 2014

Grand Haven’s boys varsity soccer team looked to stay undefeated in the O-K Red as they took on Hudsonville Thursday night. They completed yet another shutout as they beat the Eagles 4-0. The game...

(#12) Morgan Ross, (#5) Claire Holman, (#11) Libby Cole, (#10) Claire VanWieren and (#13) Ally Knoll  jump for joy after a  block.

Volleyball hosts Night of Nets quad

Adam Abraham, Reporter September 11, 2014

Grand Haven volleyball hosted its first Night of Nets fundraiser at Tuesday night's quad meet. Night of Nets helps raise money for net beds that keep mosquitoes away to avoid the spread of Malaria in Africa. Grand...

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