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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

Casey Constant with an aggressive take to the hoop to score

Haven Hoops scouting report

Jack Reus, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Last season: The team put up a 13-8 record and lost in the District Finals to an always tough, Muskegon Big Red’s team. The squad started out the year red hot, winning seven of their first eight games,...

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2018

Fans of the Grand Haven Buccaneers and Michigan Wolverines were equally enthusiastic on Monday, when junior swimmer Kathryn Ackerman verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Ackerman, perhaps...

Senior Mason Price celebrates a point with his partner. Price had a good year playing No. 2 singles for the Bucs.

Season recap: Boys tennis

Nick Twa, Business Manager November 2, 2018

The boys tennis team finished off their season in 6th place in the O-K Red Conference with a 9-8-1 overall record. They had to compete against some steep competition, as well as dealing with harsh weather...

Junior Ashley Slater rises to spike a ball in a home match vs. Grandville. Slater has led the Bucs offensively this season.

Volleyball looks to capture district title versus Reeths-Puffer

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter November 1, 2018

What’s Happening: On Wednesday, the volleyball team blew a crafty Kenowa Hills squad out of the water in the district semifinals, advancing to the finals after winning all three sets with scores of 25-10,...

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Boys cross country starts strong, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

Kyle Bush, Reporter October 25, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country took second in the O-K Red conference championship. What It Means: The Buccaneers finished second for the season and will move on to the regional meet Saturday...

Senior Gina Maracek

Girls cross country ends season with a bang at O-K Red Conference championship

Macayla Cramer, Reporter October 25, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven cross country girls team took the O-K Red Conference Championship, one of the state’s most competitive conferences, by storm this past Thursday. The varsity runners ended...

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Boys cross country comes out hot, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

October 25, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country took second in the O-K Red conference championship. What It Means: The Buccaneers finished second for the season and will move on to the regional meet Saturday...

Freshman Caydee Constant stares down her shot at the mid-season tournament. Constant has been the key contributor for the golf team this year.

Season recap: Girls golf

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 25, 2018

The Grand Haven girls golf team ended their regular season in 5th place overall for the O-K Red conference. Even though they had a rough go of it this season, there is still a lot of hope for next season....

Senior Avolyn Lepo rises up to spike a ball in home game against Grandville. Lepo dominated around the net Wednesday night, playing a big role in the Bucs wins.

Bucs volleyball gets pair of wins to build momentum for postseason

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 25, 2018

What Happened: On Wednesday, the Bucs hosted the East Kentwood Falcons and the Grandville Bulldogs for their last two games before a chance at a postseason run. The night started with a high-intensity...

Junior Nick Wilson swims towards the ball in a match against Zeeland East. The Bucs will have to depend on Wilsons defense if they want to advance farther in the postseason.

Bucs water polo in “survive and advance” mode this weekend at regionals

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 25, 2018

WHAT  TO EXPECT: After a mix of dominance in the first game, and hardships in the next, the Grand Haven Buccaneers placed second at Districts in Zeeland, and will now be traveling to Hudsonville to kick...

Sophomore Georgia Basil swims in a meet against East Kentwood. Basil is part of standout sophomore class that has largely propelled the program in the past two years.

Taper week begins for swim team

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 24, 2018

As the swimming season dies down for the Grand Haven girls swimming team, the Bucs are not shying away from the pressure. Rather, they are swimming towards it. This 5-day stretch, often referred to as...

Michigan vs Michigan state opinion

Jack Reus, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

“Oh he has trouble with the snap, and the ball is free… it’s picked up by Michigan state’s… Jalen Watts-Jackson and he scores! On the last play of the game, unbelievable!”   Everyone...

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