The Bucs' Blade

Noah Bachmann receives third consecutive all state title

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter • November 13, 2019

Senior tennis player and team captain Noah Bachmann, recently received his third consecutive all state title. “I’ve been working so hard for so long for basically this moment,” Bachmann said....

Boys golf team holds annual 100 hole golf marathon

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter • October 7, 2019

The boys golf team recently held their annual 100 hole golf marathon fundraiser at the West Ottawa golf course. “The fundraiser helps pay for our winter golf room at White Pines as well as new apparel,”...

Boys soccer starts slow, never recovers in loss to Hudsonville

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team fell to Hudsonville on Tuesday night 5-3. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Bucs got a quick goal to cut the deficit to one. However, Hudsonville responded...

Baseball to host districts

Nick Twa, Business Manager • June 1, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Bucs head to district play as the regular season has concluded. The team takes on Mona Shores in a matchup that favors the squad. Junior Owen Krizan highlights the roster with his...

Girls lacrosse falls to Spring Lake in major rivalry game

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • May 8, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven varsity girls lacrosse team travelled to Spring Lake for the annual Battle of the Bridge contest. The game was played sloppily and resulted in a 12-8 loss. THEY SAID IT:...

Girls water polo unable to sustain momentum on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • May 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Buccaneers girls varsity water polo team hosted Hudsonville last Thursday. In the first quarter both teams showed equal aggressive and competitive spirit, ending it 3-2 in favor of the...

Girls lacrosse survives a thriller against West Ottawa

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • May 2, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven girls lacrosse team traveled to West Ottawa, winning 10-8. They got into a hole early, trailing 6-1. However, they went on a run soon. It was an aggressive game, one that...

Boys golf turns in mediocre performance at West Ottawa Jamboree

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • April 28, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven boys golf team headed to the Macatawa Legends golf course to participate in the West Ottawa jamboree. This was the first time a full team was available to play for the...

Baseball smashes West Ottawa with electrifying offense

Nick Twa, Business Manager • April 28, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The baseball team battled West Ottawa on Thursday, defeating the Panthers at home 11-1. This game clinched a three-game sweep for the squad, which is always pivotal when the...

Record-breaking season for girls basketball suffers harsh ending in district opener

Nick Twa, Business Manager • March 6, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING/WHAT IT MEANS: Grand Haven girls basketball took on Muskegon in district playoffs action, falling 52-47 in a hard-fought battle. The final seconds ticked off the clock as a few clutch...

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...

Bucs travel to states this weekend looking to secure a championship

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • November 9, 2018

WHAT IS HAPPENING: After a hard fought 2-1 record at Regionals and placing third in the region, the water polo team now has its eyes on the prize as they are traveling to East Kentwood to kick off the...