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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

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 11: “Yessir”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan Vander Meer, and Nick Twa January 23, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by special guest Adam Strom. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2561686-the-den-podcast-episode-11-yessir

“The Den” Podcast: “Oh Lord, Not Again”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer January 16, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2505436-the-den-podcast-episode-10-oh-lord-not-again

Houle passes the ball in the Bucs Pride game against Spring Lake on Friday Dec. 20. Obviously, Im the coach, but she has played a lot of high level basketball and knows the game so well. I think she is a natural leader, Kowalczyk-Fulmer said.

The Journey of Jolee

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor January 16, 2020

The level of focus on the game becomes maxed out as senior Jolee Houle tunes into the voices of her coach and teammates, zeroing in on where the ball will be next. The shouting from the crowd is lost from...

Women soccer stars battle for equal pay

Women soccer stars battle for equal pay

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief January 16, 2020

$99,000. Seems like a lot of money, right?  How about $263,320. Which amount would you rather have? What if I told you the difference between collecting one of these paychecks over another is the...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 9: “It’s Our Applebee’s”

December 18, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give listeners an inside scoop on what to expect from this Friday's Grand Haven v. Spring Lake basketball games.

Head coach Greg Immink talks with the program before a practice.

Boys basketball holds annual fundraiser

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter December 12, 2019

The boys basketball program recently held their annual fundraiser at Lakeshore Middle school. “We enjoy it every single year because we get to play against past alumni that have gone here or we get...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 8: “Debate Club”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer December 11, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2265953-the-den-podcast-episode-8-debate-club

Caydee Constant goes up for a layup while player from Central High School tries to block it.

Girls varsity basketball defeats Traverse City Central High School

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor December 11, 2019

What happened The girl’s varsity basketball team defeated Traverse City on Friday, December 6 in their first game of the season. The Bucs started off strong, backing off right before the second half....

Boys varsity basketball coach Greg Immink runs with the team during tryouts. The weeks of practices all lead up to the squads first game against Reeths-Puffer.

Boys basketball looks to fill shoes of past seniors for 2019-20 season

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 10, 2019

The boys basketball team had its first practices leading up to the first game against the Reeths-Puffer Rockets this coming Friday.  With many senior leaders leaving the program this past year, this...

It pays to play

It pays to play

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 9, 2019

Well college sports fans, it’s happening. The NCAA is working on making a plan that allows college athletes to profit off of their likenesses. This means the potential return of the NCAA football...

A Grand Haven wrestler takes down an opponent during a home meet last season. (Bucs Blade file photo)

Wrestling team begins 2019/2020 season

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter December 6, 2019

The Bucs wrestling team recently kicked off practice ahead of 2019/2020 season. “One thing that is nice is we only graduated four seniors,” head coach Vincent Gervais said. “We return the bulk...

Junior Jolee Houle celebrates with her team after a high-scoring first half against East Kentwood. Houle, the teams primary outside shooter, had 18 points in a loss to Muskegon in the district opener.

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 7: “In My Feelings”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer December 5, 2019

Sports fanatics Nick Twa, Brendan Vander Meer and Sam Woiteshek share their perspective on the week's hottest sports news. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2228609-the-den-podcast-episode-7-in-my-feelings

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