Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Senior quarterback, Alex Kapala, searches downfield  for an open receiver during the away East Kentwood game.

Football searches for immense payoff from their hard work

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 7, 2019

With a huge victory under their belt, the football team is marching towards another underdog matchup with 12th ranked Hudsonville on Friday, Nov. 8. The Bucs are currently riding a five-game winning streak...

Sideline cheer season recap

Sideline cheer season recap

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter November 7, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED:  Grand Haven girls fall sideline cheer 2019 started off with change for the girls to get used to. In need of a new head coach, Ashley Borta stepped up to the plate. The girls have had...

JV Coach Derek Ottenbaker smiles and hugs sophomore Brady McDonald and junior Ethan Prins in celebration of how well both of them played in the district finals. The boys varsity soccer team moved on to regional semifinals after claiming district finals.

Bucs soccer surpasses last years team competing at regionals

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor November 5, 2019

The boy’s varsity soccer team finished the season with an overall record of 9-9-4. Even though some would say they did not have a stellar record, the Bucs won the district championship and advanced all...

The Den Podcast, Episode 4: Buc Em Up

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 4: “Buc ‘Em Up”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan VandeerMeer, and Nick Twa October 30, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and BrendanVandermeer offer their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports.

Senior Reilly Swierbut walks across the court with her parents for the last time. “In this moment, I saw both of my sisters crying, Swierbut said. So, when I saw them, I just became overwhelmed by emotions because I’ll be gone in less than a year.”

Girls volleyball beats East Kentwood on senior night

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief October 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls varsity volleyball team beat East Kentwood in three sets on Tuesday, October 22. They started strong winning 25-13 and took the next two sets 25-22 and 25-21. It was an...

The boys varsity soccer starters huddle up before the final game of the season.

Boys soccer loses to Okemos in regional semifinals

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor October 23, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The boy's varsity soccer team suffered a tough loss against Okemos on Wednesday, October 23 in the regional semifinals. During the first half, the Bucs secured the ball in the back of...

The Den Podcast, Episode 3: Were Just Having Fun With It

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 3: “We’re Just Having Fun With It”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan VanderMeer, and Nick Twa October 18, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and BrendanVandermeer offer their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-episode-3

Boys soccer beats Grand Rapids Union to claim district finals

Boys soccer beats Grand Rapids Union to claim district finals

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor October 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The boys varsity soccer team won district finals against Grand Rapids Union 3-1 on Thursday, October 17. Working hard to finish their shots on net, the Bucs were ahead 2-0 after the...

The GHHS Dance Team begins their performance on Friday, August 29th at halftime of the football game.

Future Buccaneers to be featured alongside dance team Friday night

Camille Berko and Mike Baldus October 17, 2019

The Grand Haven dance team will be performing with kids in kindergarten through 6th grade during the halftime of the Friday, October 18 home football game.  The event is part of the youth night that...

Boys and girls cross country teams prepare for conference championship meet

Boys and girls cross country teams prepare for conference championship meet

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief October 16, 2019

The boys and girls cross country teams will travel to Riverside Park at 4 p.m. for the conference championships on Thursday, October 17. The boys are currently ranked 4th and the girls are ranked 5th in...

Boys varsity team defeats Rockford in semifinals of districts

Boys varsity team defeats Rockford in semifinals of districts

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor October 16, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The varsity boys soccer team beat Rockford 3-2 last night after an emotional overtime and two intense shootouts. After the regulation time ended, the score was tied 1-1. However, during...

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 11, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The varsity football team beat Caledonia 34-27 tonight in an intense Homecoming game. The score was tied up 27-27 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but senior Connor Worthington carried...

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