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
CAPTURING CLIPS: Teacher Josh Walters peers at the camera display as he films the football game. He puts together highlight videos for Grand Haven athletics. "One of the coolest things for me to do is connect with the kids," Walters said. "I don't have all the kids in class, so seeing them out there playing their sport or participating in whatever they like to do is a lot of fun."

Teacher Josh Walters attracts attention after creating videography business

Caden Buller, Reporter • November 5, 2021
If there's something out there that you enjoy doing, pursue it and have fun with it. It might take a push sometimes from other people but once those people tell you that you have talent, give this a shot, go for, why not.

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 12: “Shots Fired”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, Brendan Vander Meer, and Caleb Berko • January 31, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by Bucs' Blade Managing Editor Caleb...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 9: “It’s Our Applebee’s”

December 18, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give listeners an inside scoop on what to expect from this Friday's Grand Haven v. Spring Lake basketball games.

The Bucs break down after their home game against Reeths Puffer. Grand Haven finished the year with a 6-5 record overall and made it to the district finals.

Calling It Like I See It: The ultimate “Haven Rumble”

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 29, 2019

Sometimes you’ve had enough. It comes at different points for everyone. There’s a point where you’ve been pushed around so much that things look hopeless. Lifeless. Void of any meaning or worth. At...

New yoyo club created by Gavin Hubner

New yoyo club created by Gavin Hubner

Cameron March, Reporter • November 13, 2019

Sophomore Gavin Hubner is a yo-yoist. And he’s pretty good at it, so good as a matter of fact that he has won national awards.  Hubner now hopes to reach out to his fellow classmates by attempting...

Senior Jaden King fends off opposing defenders on Saturday. King won all-conference last season and is looking to repeat again this year.

Boys soccer falls to Midland Dow on senior night

Brendan VanderMeer • September 30, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: Grand Haven lost to Midland Dow 3-1 on Saturday, putting up a hard fought battle on the boys’ annual senior night. Two goals from Midland Dow early on in the first half put the Bucs...

Senior Gavin Jonker battles for the ball against Caledonia. Jonker, among with the rest of the senior, have acted as leaders for a primarily young team this year.

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...

Junior doubles player Tyler De Gram and his partner await an opposing serve. Doubles has been the weakness for the Bucs this year and poor health did not help their cause.

Injured tennis squad falls to East Kentwood

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED Last night, the varsity boys tennis team hosted a conference match against East Kentwood. Although the Bucs performed well, the recent illnesses and injuries left Grand Haven at a loss...

The Bucs defenders look to ward off an aggressive Grandville attack. Defense was a key reason for the Bucs victory last night.

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...

Junior Jolee Houle celebrates with her team after a high-scoring first half against East Kentwood. Houle, the team's 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...

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...

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...

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