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

TAKING A DIVE: Malott executes a challenging dive during a meet. The junior brightens the squad’s spirits with his energy that is often contagious for everyone around him. This also is noticeable in the style of Malott’s leadership and personality.

Diving Deeper

Macayla Cramer, Reporter February 21, 2019

Chlorine lingers in the air as junior Louie Malott struts intently across the diving board. His teammates follow his precise choreographed movements with anticipation, waiting for his dive. Moments leading...

The talented Mr. Eveland

The talented Mr. Eveland

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 20, 2019

There’s only 55 seconds left on the clock, and with the conference title on the line, the puck lies at Northview’s end of the rink for a face-off. All is calm before the storm. The puck is thrown down,...

Senior point guard Casey Constant drives to the lane in a home game against Caledonia. Constant has led been a leader for the Bucs offensively and defensively.

Calling It Like I See It: Player Polarization

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 20, 2019

As I sat and watched the world’s most lifeless affair - Super Bowl LIII - I couldn’t help but think: Tom Brady is about to get his sixth ring. It seemed unlikely that mediocre quarterback could possibly...

So many snow days have students beginning to wonder if they should be studying during their time off or if they should be enjoying the time away from the classroom. Many found during the “snow-pocalypse” that a healthy balance of both was necessary to getting through the break.

Snow days causing CHAOS

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

The number of snow days this semester has been unpredictable and the plethora of days away does not come without consequence. Each year the state allots six days to districts for weather related days...

Using projections, starting to invest now against five years down the road can prove major financial differences in the money returned from your investments.

The time is now to begin your own investing journey – even for us teenagers

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 13, 2019

Five years. It equates to 1,825 days and for most of us teens, it’s almost ¼ of our current lives. Pretty big, right? The same goes for fundamental investing: starting just five years earlier than...

Junior Owen Ross attempts to convert a layup against East Kentwood. Ross has been a catalyst for the Bucs recently, leading them in scoring over the past three games.

Boys basketball uses hot start to snap losing streak

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys basketball team took on Rockford in a rescheduled away conference game on Wednesday Feb. 6, winning 48-43. A good start that gave the Bucs an eleven point lead in...

A Bucs bowler rolls the ball in a home contest last year. This years team is young and looking to improve their mentality with each match.

Bowling suffers first loss to Caledonia

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Bucs’ bowling team clashed with Caledonia yesterday in what would turn out be a crushing 13-17 loss. The team’s attitude seemed to get in the way of their game. “It seemed like...

Hot takes from Super Bowl LIII

Hot takes from Super Bowl LIII

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 4, 2019

1. The most interesting part of the game was the Super Bowl record punt Let’s admit it. You didn’t miss much if you only tuned into the commercials or the halftime extravaganza that Super Bowl LIII...

A Grand Haven wrestler grapples with an opponent in a home match. The Bucs have been solid this year and begin districts in two weeks.

Wrestling dominates West Ottawa in glorious fashion

Nick Twa, Business Manager January 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys wrestling team took on perennial conference foe West Ottawa in an away meet Wednesday night. The squad won 68-6 and had total control of the meet the entire night....

Senior Chris Akselberg puts on his goggles in prpearation for the race. The match against the Falcons will be Akselbergs last since it is Senior Night.

Swim and dive shooting for success on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter January 24, 2019

What’s Happening: When it comes to the boys’ swim & dive team, its business as usual. The boys are hitting the pool fast and strong these past couple weeks in training. They have been putting in...

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