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

The boys gather to celebrate  end game.

Teaming up: JV boys lacrosse team joins with Varsity

Nick Garvale, Reporter April 26, 2018

Following the start of the season, the boys lacrosse team will no longer have a junior varsity program for the 2018 year. The remaining players who would have been chosen for junior varsity will be pulled...

A Buccaneer completes a throw-in during the teams home match vs. Jenison

Girls Soccer Weekly

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 24, 2018

What Happened: To open the week of play, Grand Haven’s varsity girls soccer team traveled to East Kentwood. The Buccaneers came away victorious, winning 2-0. Sophomore goalie Hannah Brackenbury was excellent...

The Lady Bucs defense shuts down the opposing offenses charge into their third of the field. Led by senior Alexis Nesbitt (center) the Bucs stunted this attack

Grand Haven Girls Lacrosse takes hard first home loss at the hands of Mattawan

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 16, 2018

What Happened: The Lady Bucs took a tough loss in their first home match, 15-6, to Mattawan. After starting the contest quite cold, with Mattawan scoring consistently in the opening minutes and the Lady...

The Bucs celebrate after a conference championship-winning goal from junior Kyle Eveland

Season in review: Bucs hockey 2017-’18

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 6, 2018

Looking back at the record books, this past season for the Bucs hockey team stands alone. Simply, one of the best in years. One could say ever. In head coach Keegan Ferris’ third year at the helm,...

Junior Anna Strom fires up one of many three point shots she took during the successful season

Lady Bucs basketball season recap

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2018

When junior Anna Strom pulled up for a three-pointer in the district final against the Muskegon, no matter the shot went in or missed the basket, the home crowd at GHHS Fieldhouse knew it was too little,...

Coach Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer huddles her team together in a conference matchup against West Ottawa. A team effort was crucial in Wednesdays win versus Mona Shores.

Balanced attack leads Lady Bucs to dominant district win

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2018

What Happened: In a district semi-final contest against Mona Shores, the Grand Haven girls basketball team was easily able to handle the Sailors in front of their home crowd with a 51-24 win. This was...

Senior Austin Fox warms up with the first line before playing against a conference rival at home a few weeks earlier.

Second-to-last home contest has Bucs taking the victory by offensive firepower

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 22, 2018

What Happened: In one of their final regular-season clashes, the Bucs hockey team took on conference rival Grand Rapids West Catholic on home ice and shut them down, earning Grand Haven a 5-2 victory....

Junior Esther Byington attacks the hoop and puts it off the glass. Not many students were there to witness this great play by the junior.

No excuse not to support girl’s sports

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 14, 2018

It’s the chilly January Friday of first semester’s dreaded exam week. Grand Haven students rejoice over a weekend with no homework--a rarity for high schoolers. The excitement turns to the doubleheader...

Senior wrestler Daniel Guillen attacks his opponent from Fruitport. Guillen is a vital member of this years team.

Team effort leads Bucs wrestlers to fend off Falcons

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 3, 2018

What Happened: Grand Haven took on East Kentwood in the GHHS Fieldhouse this past week and came out triumphant with a 46-22 win. A team effort was needed to beat the Falcons; it couldn’t be done by one...

Working in the offensive zone, sophomore Cooper Fox helps out the first line and makes a push toward the net earlier in the Bucs season.

Third period scoring swarm ignites Bucs to blowout win over Sailors

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 3, 2018

What Happened: As the Bucs took on the team they share Lakeshore Sports Centre with, the Mona Shores Sailors, Grand Haven showed no signs of holding back, dominating the Sailors 5-1. The Bucs proved to...

Senior Austin Fox fights through the blue line in a home contest earlier in the season. He has another great opportunity to bring the Bucs a win on Friday at home.

Bucs battle back in third period to secure a draw against Northview

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 1, 2018

What Happened: Grand Haven hockey hosted conference foe Northview on Wednesday night, where the Bucs tied the Wildcats in a defensive slugfest with the final score 2-2. Both goals for Grand Haven were...

Senior Autumn Buikema looks to pass to junior Esther Byington while being heavily guarded by Forest Hills Central defenders. Buikema had a solid night with six points against the Fighting Scots.

Excellent defense leads the Bucs in stifling of Caledonia

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief January 27, 2018

What Happened: The Grand Haven varsity girls basketball team hosted Caledonia Friday night and came out victorious in a 35-24 win. Stellar defense propelled the Buccaneers to this win as points were at...

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