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 Ashley Slater gets the game point kill to secure the win for the Bucs and break a school record. “It’s really exciting,” Slater said. “We’ve had some great players come through Grand Haven. So, to be a part of that and break some records is really exciting.” Her teammates are very proud of her accomplishments. “She has come such a long way,” Senior Reilly Swierbut said. “I wouldn’t want to go through this whole experience without having her on my side.”

Girls volleyball wins 13th consecutive district title

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief • November 8, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girl’s varsity volleyball team beat Reeths-Puffer in three sets to receive its 13th consecutive district title. They started strong winning the first set 25-12 and took the next...

Senior Reilly Swierbut walks across the court with her parents for the last time. “In this moment, I saw both of my sisters crying," Swierbut said. "So, when I saw them, I just became overwhelmed by emotions because I’ll be gone in less than a year.”

Girls volleyball beats East Kentwood on senior night

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief • October 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls varsity volleyball team beat East Kentwood in three sets on Tuesday, October 22. They started strong winning 25-13 and took the next two sets 25-22 and 25-21. It was an...

Girls volleyball defeats Rockford in close game

Girls volleyball defeats Rockford in close game

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief • October 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Buccaneers took on a fierce competitor in the O-K Red, the Rockford Rams. Despite the large crowd and loud environment, the team came out victorious. Even though the Bucs were often...

Senior Megan DeKuiper and Senior Kammi Jarvis work on a lab for their AP chemistry class. Chelsea Bender held a night lab at school for her AP Chemistry students on Wednesday October 2.

Top 10 Photo Gallery Week of 10/4

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor • October 6, 2019

Junior Anna Clover focuses intensely as she prepares to serve the ball. Clover has just returned to the game after a short period of rest due to an injury.

Girls varsity volleyball falls to Hudsonville in close match

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief • October 4, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls varsity volleyball team lost to Hudsonville in four sets on Thursday, October 3. They started strong in the first set winning 25-17. But, were unable to pull through. They...

Seniors Paige Beland and Savannah Hankinson cheer for the boys soccer team. A large student section showed up for the game on Tuesday September 10.

Top 10 Photo Gallery for the Week

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor • September 20, 2019

The Lady Bucs cheer after scoring a point in the regional final against Rockford. Strong defense was a hallmark for the team this year.

Volleyball has magical season marked with district title

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • December 3, 2018

The girls volleyball team finished the season with a record of 35-19-2 and which earned them fifth place in the O-K Red conference, and added a thrilling postseason run, losing to Rockford in the regional...

Sophomore Samantha Boeve goes the extra mile to try and save a point in the match against Grandville tuesday. Boeve had a solid night, and her setting was a key part in keeping the Bucs close.

Busy week in volleyball spells bad news for Buccaneers

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • October 18, 2018

What Happened: On Tuesday, the Bucs varsity volleyball team hosted the Grandville Bulldogs for their annual senior night. Aggressive attacking play kept the sets close, but the Buccaneers ended up dropping...

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