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

Something for Lions fans to cheer about

Something for Lions’ fans to cheer about

Eric Stolarski, Reporter December 2, 2015

Hold on… the Lions might win this ball game! This is what was going through my head on Thanksgiving day. While smells of the cooking turkey wafted towards the living room, most Lions fans, like myself,...

Junior Lynn Olthof passes the ball in a game last year against Mona Shores on Dec. 12. The Bucs fell to Sailors 38-31.

Girls basketball team aims for a season of improvement

Drew VanAndel, reporter December 2, 2015

It happens long before the warm ups come off and before the national anthem screeches through the speakers. It starts before the sweat begins to beam off foreheads and before the starting lineup is announced....

The Bucs drop the Titans 43-32

Girls basketball team defeats Traverse City West in season opener, 46-32

Eric Stolarski, Reporter December 2, 2015

What happened: Last night the girls basketball team took on the Traverse City West Titans in their season home opener. They started the game off quick with an eleven point lead and ended the first half...

Bucs Boosters urge student involvement

Bucs’ Boosters urge student involvement

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 24, 2015

A group of cheerleaders gathered excitedly around cardboard boxes, days before the football season opener. The boxes are opened to reveal pristine blue and gold skirts with matching tops. The new uniforms...

Varsity wrestling coach, Vincent Gervais, observes as wrestlers run drills during the first week of practice. Gervais was previously the assistant varsity coach for the Bucs but stepped into the role of head coach this season after former coach James Richardson announced his retirement.

Vincent Gervais steps into head coaching position, extensive history within program

Luke Blauvelt, Senior staff writer November 24, 2015

For the past 17 years, James Richardson has coached a successful wrestling program based upon tradition, the very tradition he once learned under his coach Jack Provencal. But after deciding to step down...

 Coach Keegan Ferris takes a hands on approach during the first week of hockey practice. Ferris previously coached at Forest Hills Central and graduated from Grand Valley University in 2014.

Keegan Ferris claims hockey coaching position, high expectations for players

Tyler VandenBrand, Reporter November 24, 2015

Keegan Ferris took the job opening for the Grand Haven hockey team with a simple vision: for the team to improve every day they take the ice and uphold the “Tradition of Excellence”. To say that...

New basketball coach, Greg Immink, brings a wide range of knowledge to the court.

Former Traverse City West coach, Greg Immink, named boys basketball coach

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 24, 2015

27 applicants. Nine phone interviews. Six face to face meetings. Two large group interviews. But only one coach was chosen to lead Grand Haven’s boys varsity basketball team. Hope College graduate,...

 The boys cross country team speeds away from the starting line at the state meet on Nov. 7. The Bucs qualified for the state race after a first place finish at regionals. They went on to receive 20th place out of 27 teams at state.

Boys and girls cross country team excel at state meet

Eric Stolarski and Zac Holman November 24, 2015

The boys in their blue warm-ups. The girls in their hand crafted shirts. A deafening cheer erupted from the student body as they entered the rotunda. The cross country team marched through the crowd...

Senior goalkeeper Garrison Mast sets up for a corner

Player of the week: Garrison Mast

Isabel Andrini, reporter November 2, 2015

Senior Garrison Mast is this week’s player of the week for Grand Haven athletics. Mast is the boys varsity soccer team’s starting goalie. Mast had a goal this season, to average at 0.75 goals a...

After the season ending loss, senior goalkeeper Garrison Mast, a three year varsity starter, breaks down as his high school soccer career comes to a close.

Boys varsity soccer falls to Portage Northern in Regional semifinals 2-0

Jordan DeKlyen, reporter October 29, 2015

Photos by, Grace Glessner What happened: Last night the Bucs traveled to East Kentwood to play in the regional semi-final game against Portage Northern. A few minutes after kick off, a Portage free...

Hype man

Hype man

Drew VanAndel, reporter October 26, 2015

Transfixed on the people around them, the student section buzzes. Music plays out of a boombox, distracting their eyes and ears, limiting the ability to chant. They’re not focused on the game, but on...

Boys varsity soccer advances to Regionals

Boys varsity soccer advances to Regionals

Jordan DeKlyen, senior staff writer October 26, 2015

What happened: Last night the Buccaneer varsity soccer team battled against the Jenison Wildcats in the first post season game of the season. Grand Haven came out with a great amount of energy due to the...

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