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

A FOOT ABOVE: Keefe gets her hands on the basketball as Hudsonville point guard goes up for the shot. Even at 58 which is relatively short for her power forward position, Keefe is a strong defender.

Sole senior Avery Keefe sets example for entire basketball program

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 18, 2021

Intermittent squeaks of shoes on the shiny hardwood floor, the overpowering sound of Lil’ Wayne’s “Uproar” blasting through the loudspeaker and harsh iridescent lights overwhelm the senses when...

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, junior Ashton Lepo decided to continue his athletic career as a lineman at Michigan State University. This announcement came three days after Lepo had narrowed down his top choices...

BLEACH: From left to right, Chase Layman, Colin Kelly, Thomas MacDonald, Gabriel Hamm, Sam Timmer and Micheal MacDonald pose with their bleached hair.

Boys swim team bleach hair ahead of conference meet

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief March 3, 2021

On Feb. 27 and 28, the boys swim team continued the longstanding tradition of bleaching their hair before they shave it for the conference meet which will take place March 20.  COVID-19 forced them...

Junior Zoe Spoelman fights to secure the pass in heavy traffic.

Girls basketball falls to East Kentwood

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 28, 2021

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls basketball team lost to East Kentwood with a final score of 54-43 on Saturday, Feb. 27.  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN: The loss changes their record to 1-5 in the O-K Red Conference. KEY...

Last years girls water polo team.

Girls water polo preseason to begin

Sarah Mayer, News Editor February 25, 2021

WHAT’S HAPPENING? Girl's water polo preseason will start March 1.   WHERE? Practice will take place at the Grand Haven High School pool from 6:30 to 8 p.m.    WHO? Anyone is welcome...

Megan Voorhees

Popular winter sports locations

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor February 17, 2021

As a student in Michigan snow days are one of the most favorite things among students in the wintertime. Asking teachers and administrators if there will be school tomorrow is a popular topic to bring...

Girls varsity basketball falls to Jenison

Girls varsity basketball falls to Jenison

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief February 17, 2021

Photo Given by Lauren Elias

Bowling team starts off season

Megan Voorhees, Photo Editor February 13, 2021

Bowling fanatics were left waiting on a cliff this winter, never knowing when their time would come. But now the team has their time to shine. Their first meet was at 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 10.   “Not...

Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

Girls basketball falls to West Ottawa

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 13, 2021

Boys hockey defeats Northview

Boys hockey defeats Northview

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 12, 2021

SPEECH: Women’s Soccer head coach, Yvonne McKessy, speaks about each player before the signing. From left to right, Strohmeyer, Wilson, Richardson, Wagasky and assistant coach, Dave Prout listen. McKessy became tearful several times while putting into words her memories of each player.

Seniors commit to college athletics

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief February 9, 2021

WHAT: Six seniors committed to the college of their choice to continue their academic and sports careers.  WHO: Mia Strohmeyer, Neala Wilson, Avery Richardson and Carley Wagasky play soccer while Landon...

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