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

Bluebird Family Camp will be held at Maranatha Conference Center to help support families dealing with cancer.

Bucs Pride to hold community fundraiser

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor December 18, 2019

The “Battle of the Bridge” basketball game will take place this Friday night in the GHHS Fieldhouse. Girls plays at 6:00 p.m. and the boys play at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the game, the varsity teams...

Greg Immink instructs players during a drill at a pre-season practice before tryouts.

Coaching: International Style

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter November 25, 2019

For Greg Immink, it was unusual to see him outside of a sports event. In fact the 3 sport athlete was described as a “shining star” by Michigan State’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo. Immink’s...

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.

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...

Senior Kellum Bridgeforth with an aggressive take to the hoop

Buccaneer Boys basketball season recap

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 29, 2018

Two words to describe the 2017-18 Grand Haven Varsity boys basketball season are triumph and courage. This past season was full of excitement and pride but also road bumps and adversity.   The...

Why the Tigers will take the crown this tournament

Why the Tigers will take the crown this tournament

PJ Moffet, Reporter March 19, 2018

Clemson’s creeping to the championship. The hype is brewing. The fans are ready. The brackets are set. The bets are made. Who is will walk out with the win in this years NCAA men's basketball tournament?...

Will Michigan State pull it all together for a magic March run?

Will Michigan State pull it all together for a magic March run?

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter March 16, 2018

Starting as the second-ranked team in the preseason AP poll, and ending as the fifth-ranked team in the nation, a three seed was an underwhelming evaluation to most State fans. However, you don’t count...

Michigans momentum will continue and they will win the championship

Michigan’s momentum will continue and they will win the championship

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 15, 2018

It is upon us. The upsets, cinderella stories, big names, buzzer beaters. It’s all here. This is the 2018 NCAA college basketball tournament. In other words… March Madness. 68 teams all competing for...

Why Duke will win the title again and no one will like it

Why Duke will win the title again and no one will like it

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief March 15, 2018

Yet another NCAA tournament is upon us. March Madness and all of its hysteria is soon to be underway and with that, another crown will be presented to the king of the ‘Big Dance’. Through a season...

Malic Love drives to the basket, looking to score.

Bucs finish regular season with loss to FHC

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 28, 2018

What: The Buccaneers fell to Forest Hills Central last night, 60-54 in what was the teams final regular season game. Grand Haven was able to finish off the regular season with a 14-7 record. Despite the...

Kellum Bridgeforth with an aggressive take to the hoop.

Buccaneers defeat Grandville Bulldogs on senior night

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 21, 2018

What: On senior night in Grand Haven, the Bucs were able to pull out a 51-36 victory over the visiting Grandville Bulldogs. Aggressive defense and a fast pace offense contributed mightely to the Buccaneer...

Kellum Bridgeforth with a solid take to the hip

Strong defensive showing in Buccaneer victory over Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 18, 2018

What: The Buccaneers put an end to a game three game losing streak on Friday night by beating the Rams of Rockford, 38-35. Grand Haven got out fast and was able to hold a lead for the whole game. Strong...

Kellum Bridgeforth brings the ball up court against West Ottawa

Buccaneers hope to end losing streak by beating rival Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 15, 2018

What: The Buccaneers look to get back on track after three straight losses and most recently, a blowout 27 point deficit to the Hudsonville Eagles. Their challenger, the Rockford Rams. A Grand Haven arch...

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