Powerlifting club wraps up season at state meet
Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter
March 12, 2020
The JV and varsity powerlifting clubs recently traveled to North Branch High School to compete at the powerlifting state meet. “It went pretty well,” senior Allison Gardner said. ”Overall, like placing wise, I think we were all satisfied with how we did. I know I gave what I could.” Varsi...
Natalie’s natural knack
Camille Berko, Reporter
March 9, 2020
The heavy scent of perspiration lingers in the air. The clang of weights and machines as they smash back to resting position rings through the room and out into the hall vibrating the space. The Grand Haven High School weight room is flooded with students day after day. Some are champion lifters or experienced athletes, some are first-tim...
Bucs ski team takes fifth at state finals
Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter
March 2, 2020
The boys ski team along with a few individual qualifiers from the girls team traveled to Boyne Highlands last week for the ski state finals. “This is the best result in many, many years,” coach Anna Braymer said. “The last time the boys team qualified for state finals was 2009 with a 7th plac...
Girls basketball beats Zeeland West
Grace Montgomery and Macayla Cramer
February 29, 2020
WHAT HAPPENED: The girls basketball team beat Zeeland West in a non-conference game on Friday, Feb. 28. They came out strong with a 7-0 lead over the Dux in the first quarter. The Bucs were outscored in the 2nd quarter 18-9 and were down by two at half. A strong defensive effort held Zeeland to zero ...
Girls Basketball lose to Caledonia on senior night
Macayla Cramer, Reporter
February 24, 2020
WHAT HAPPENED: On Friday the girls basketball team played Caledonia at home, for their final game on their home court this season. For seniors, this is signalling the end of their high school basketball career. High on emotions and adrenaline, the lady bucs struggled to score during the first half...
Boys basketball seeks revenge
Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter
February 20, 2020
The boys basketball team prepares to take on the Caledonia Fighting Scots at home on Feb. 21. “We feel like we can beat them,” senior Adam Strom said. “We feel like we can play with anybody. We should because we play better at home too.” The boys traveled to face the Scots early on in Feb...
Boys swim falls to West Ottawa on senior night
Nick Twa, Business Manager
February 16, 2020
Thursday night, the boys swim team took on West Ottawa on senior night, falling in a hard-fought battle. Even though the team lost, players were not disheartened. “You know, senior night is always a good time,” MacDonald said. “We get to celebrate the seniors who are some of my good friends mov...
“The Den” Podcast, Episode 14: “Too Much Sauce”
Sam Woiteshek, Brendan Vander Meer, and Nick Twa
February 13, 2020
Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by senior basketball player Owen Ross. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2738842
Kingma and Worthington win La-Z-Boys
Grace Montgomery, Reporter
February 7, 2020
During halftime of each boys' varsity basketball game, students swarm onto the court with a dollar in hand in hopes to have a chance at a halfcourt shot. A shot that, if made, would win them a La-Z-Boy. Typically, the contest ends up being a combination of different misses from air balls to slam...
“The Den” Podcast, Episode 13: “Talking the Talk”
Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer
February 6, 2020
Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2676349-the-den-podcast-episode-13-talking-the-talk
Girls Basketball beats Ludington in close game
Grace Montgomery, Reporter
February 6, 2020
WHAT HAPPENED: The girls' varsity basketball team beat Ludington by two points on Tuesday, Feb. 4. They came out strong and lead the first quarter with a score of 11-3. The Bucs were able to maintain their lead with a score of 22-17 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Orioles fought back. The ...