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

Junior Owen Ross attempts to convert a layup against East Kentwood. Ross has been a catalyst for the Bucs recently, leading them in scoring over the past three games.

Boys basketball uses hot start to snap losing streak

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys basketball team took on Rockford in a rescheduled away conference game on Wednesday Feb. 6, winning 48-43. A good start that gave the Bucs an eleven point lead in...

A Bucs bowler rolls the ball in a home contest last year. This years team is young and looking to improve their mentality with each match.

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...

A Grand Haven wrestler grapples with an opponent in a home match. The Bucs have been solid this year and begin districts in two weeks.

Wrestling dominates West Ottawa in glorious fashion

Nick Twa, Business Manager January 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys wrestling team took on perennial conference foe West Ottawa in an away meet Wednesday night. The squad won 68-6 and had total control of the meet the entire night....

Senior Chris Akselberg puts on his goggles in prpearation for the race. The match against the Falcons will be Akselbergs last since it is Senior Night.

Swim and dive shooting for success on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter January 24, 2019

What’s Happening: When it comes to the boys’ swim & dive team, its business as usual. The boys are hitting the pool fast and strong these past couple weeks in training. They have been putting in...

Photo of the Day

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor December 11, 2018

The team celebrates after a goal. The Bucs have a gotten off to a rough start, but they have not wavered.

Hockey seeking to improve on last year’s postseason finish

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter December 6, 2018

The boys hockey season is now underway and the team has started off the season with a 2-3 record. Notable returners from last year include seniors Trevor Kalis, Christian Forbes and Kyle Eveland, as well...

Seniors Curtis Colvin and Ethan Ball cheer on his teammates in a home meet. The Bucs return their core pieces this year and are gearing up for a run to states.

New leadership and strong chemistry look to propel swim & dive

Macayla Cramer, Reporter December 4, 2018

The boys swim and dive team is back in the water again. This season the team is already hitting some rough waters from setbacks in practice with a broken pump in the pool. However, the team team having...

Senior Gina Maracek

Season recap: Girls cross country

Macayla Cramer, Reporter November 17, 2018

The girls cross country placed 3rd consistently throughout the season, earning them 3rd overall in the OK-Red Conference this season. Unfortunately, when it came to regionals, these girls were unable to...

Senior Mason Price celebrates a point with his partner. Price had a good year playing No. 2 singles for the Bucs.

Season recap: Boys tennis

Nick Twa, Business Manager November 2, 2018

The boys tennis team finished off their season in 6th place in the O-K Red Conference with a 9-8-1 overall record. They had to compete against some steep competition, as well as dealing with harsh weather...

Members of the bench cheer on their fellow Bucs teammates. After the huge win, the Bucs are now gearing up for the postseason.

Bucs water polo gets big win over Zeeland East

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: After a strong 11-2 start, The Grand Haven Buccaneers slowed down, but still manage to finish Zeeland East off with a 12-7 victory on senior night. WHAT IT MEANS: The seniors were sent...

A Buccaneer player dribbles past a Jenison opponent. A dynamic offense is what fueled the Bucs 3-0 record this week.

Girls Soccer Weekly

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2018

What Happened: On Monday, the Buccaneers traveled to West Ottawa and won 5-3. After recent weeks of a sputtering offense, Grand Haven finally were able to get it going. Junior Alli Keyser led the Bucs...

Junior Trevor Holleman charges to a ground ball in a match earlier in the season. Holleman kept the Bucs in the tense rivalry contest against Spring Lake

Lakers take down Bucs in crushing double-overtime loss; round two coming Tuesday

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 29, 2018

What Happened: In a rivalry clash that went to double overtime, the boys Buccaneer lacrosse team would not end up victorious, allowing five unanswered goals, including the game-winner for Spring Lake in...

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