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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

Dimitrius Neely with an aggressive take to the hoop against rival Spring Lake.

Bucs travel to East Kentwood, looking to sweep the Falcons

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 1, 2018

What: The Bucs travel to East Kentwood to take on the Falcons for the second and final time this season, Friday night at 7:30. In the last contest against EK, the Bucs won 58-49 and excelled on all areas...

Senior Autumn Buikema gets ready to take an uncontested shot. Buikema knocked down several key shots against West Ottawa friday night.

Lady Bucs emerge victorious in defensive battle against Panthers

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 13, 2018

What: The girls varsity basketball team bounced back from a close loss against East Kentwood with a 37-30 win against shoreline rivals West Ottawa. After a tough game littered with turnovers forced by...

Malic Love taking part in last years Bucs Pride game.

Bucs Pride game features red hot Buccaneers and high flying Falcons

Jack Reus, Sports Editor January 5, 2018

What: It’s the annual Bucs Pride purple game, a game which honors families that have been impacted by cancer. The Buccaneers will take on the East Kentwood Falcons in their first conference contest of...

Senior Kellum Bridgeforth at the free throw line.

Buccaneers aim to shoot down Rockets

Jack Reus, Sports Editor January 2, 2018

What: The Bucs look to win their third straight game tonight as they square off against the Reeths Puffer Rockets at 7:00 at home. Grand Haven will have to play a solid game on both sides of the ball today...

Senior Kellum Bridgeforth looks for a pass while strongly defended.

Haven hoops gets bounce back win against the Muskegon Big Reds

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 20, 2017

What Happened: The Bucs defeated the Muskegon Big Reds Tuesday night by a score of 59-51. Grand Haven was able to hold a comfortable lead for most of the game and was shooting very well from beyond the...

Junior Casey Constant attacks the wing during the Bucs first game last week against Mona Shores.

Clash of the ages: sharp-shooting Bucs aim to beat Lakers again

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

What: The Bucs host rival Spring Lake for the annual Battle for the Drawbridge on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Expect an intense and loud atmosphere at this special rivalry game. The contest, as of late,...

Buccaneer guards Casey Constant and Bryce Taylor congratulate each other after a big play.

Bucs start season off right with statement win over Mona Shores

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 9, 2017

What: The Buccaneer boys varsity basketball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with on Friday night as they dominated the Mona Shores Sailors, 67-31. Due to the Bucs’ outstanding  perimeter...

Grand Haven Buccaneer defender steals ball away from opponent

Grand Haven aims to sink the Sailors in season opener

PJ Mofett, Reporter December 8, 2017

On Friday night shoes will whine on the polished wood of the court in Mona Shores high school while screaming fanatics fill the student section. The gymnasium air thickens with anticipation. As we enter...

Junior Bryce Taylor dribbles behind the back to cross up defender.

Bucs look to rejuvenate offense in search of a conference title

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Last season for the Grand Haven varsity boys basketball team was an exceptional one. The squad finished off the year with an 18-5 record. It was a season full of enthusiasm and passion. The Bucs made a...

Head Coach Kowalczyk-Fulmer leads the team in a huddle during their first game of the season against Traverse City Central. The Lady Bucs hope to win consecutive games against Traverse City schools with a victory today over TC West.

Lady Bucs basketball closes out home series against second Traverse City school

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter December 2, 2017

The Lady Bucs will face Traverse City West in their second game against a Traverse City team in two days on Dec. 2. Coach K pinpointed that playing fast transition basketball is a goal of the team early...

Five members of the boys basketball team dominate sidelines

Five members of the boys basketball team dominate sidelines

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 14, 2016

When senior guard Tyler Wiedeman knocked down a three-pointer two minutes into the first quarter of the Muskegon game, the fans attention was dragged from the court to the extravagant celebration occurring...

Athletes battle more than just physical injuries

Athletes battle more than just physical injuries

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 14, 2016

Two athletes missed practice last week. Upon return, one wore a cast. The other, wore no cast. From the outside, nothing appeared wrong, but on the inside, he is fighting a battle with himself just...

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