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 Audrey Reus warms up for practice before a big match closing out the season.

Q&A with Audrey Reus

Wyatt Eikenberry, Reporter October 20, 2017

Audrey Reus is a senior at Grand Haven High school. She has been playing competitive golf for the school for four consecutive years.   Can you describe how your season has been going so far?   We...

Junior Joe Walsh shows aggressive play and escapes defender in a home match against Rockford.

Bucs move a step closer to district title

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 20, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneers traveled to West Ottawa came out victorious against the Panthers, winning a chippy and hard-fought game 2-0. Previously in the season, the Bucs had tied twice against West...

Both teams go up for a crucial lineout during Sundays contest

Girls rugby gives Livingston a Buccaneer beatdown

Nick Garvale, Reporter October 3, 2017

What: The Grand Haven girls rugby team shut-out Livingston 49-0 on Sunday. The girls looked invincible as their communication and teamwork motored them to a strong performance. The closely knit team has...

Freshman Owen Krizan looks to shutdown yet another batter in a key conference game against East Kentwood, where his great play helped lead the Bucs to victory

Krizan is born to ball and leads Bucs to States

Jack Reus, Sports Editor June 13, 2017

Owen Krizan is not an ordinary baseball player. Scratch that. Owen Krizan is not an ordinary kid.   Krizan is the youngest member of the varsity baseball team, a freshman in high school playing...

Senior Jake Hansen up to bat looking to generate some offense against rival Spring Lake

Buccaneer baseball advances to Districts

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 31, 2017

What: It is officially postseason baseball and the Bucs proved that they could win under pressure. The team beat Holland in a win or go home situation today 4-2 to save their season. The boys took advantage...

Bucs ball players discussing the game plan in between innings.

Seniors Sean Casey and Max Schweikert propel Bucs to split with Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 23, 2017

What: The Bucs split a doubleheader against their rival, the Rockford Rams on Monday night. Pitching was excellent in both games by Sean Casey and Max Schweikert resulting in two low scoring battles, the...

Sophomore Dahlia Jerovsek overpowers her opponent while chasing after the ball

Lady Bucs survive road test against Grandville

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief May 19, 2017

What: The girl's soccer team traveled to Grandville where they shut down the Bulldogs and came out with a strong 3-0 victory. Led by tough defense and a potent passing attack, the Lady Bucs came out with...

Senior Joey Zelenka delivers a pitch in a conference contest.

Bucs face tough Grand Rapids Catholic Central team

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 19, 2017

What: The Bucs host the Cougars of Grand Rapids Catholic Central and hope to continue their winning ways. Grand Haven has got off to a solid start, already tying their amount of wins from last season and...

Students learn to balance school with sports

Anna Ackerman, Reporter May 18, 2017

Schools all around the country are filled with phenomenal students and athletes. It is difficult to perform on your team when you’re overwhelmed with loads of homework. Completing school work becomes...

Buccaneer batter up to the plate, hitting was vital for the Bucs in both of their wins yesterday

Bucs win both games in doubleheader against rival West Ottawa

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 10, 2017

What: The Bucs won both games in their double header against a tough West Ottawa team by scores of 2-0 and 6-2. The Panthers were coming into the game playing good ball with a 14-6 record. Grand Haven...

Sophomore Dahlia Jerovsek fights for the ball in the last contest against West Ottawa

Lady Bucs battle West Ottawa in big road clash

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief May 8, 2017

What: The Lady Bucs travel to conference foe West Ottawa for a huge conference game that could turn around the Bucs season.   When: 7:15 pm tonight at the West Ottawa soccer field   Previous...

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Tennis captain, Julia Bachmann, looks forward to a strong season

Spencer Sortman, Reporter May 5, 2017

The swing of a racket, the quick scuffle of feet. Focus and confidence translate to points won. The cliche “practice like you play” is often applicable to top athletes; to senior Julia Bachmann, this...

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