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

Byington attempts to knock down a free throw from the line in last years Bucs Pride game.

Byington’s road to recovery

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 25, 2018

The first thing you notice about Esther when she walks into the room is that she’s tall. Really tall. It’s not every day that you see a 6-foot-3-inch figure towering over everyone else, whether it’s...

Junior Olivia McMullen goes up for a key put-back in a clash against Forest Hills Central. She will look to own the boards against the Rams tomorrow.

Rivalry renewed as stingy Lady Bucs defense takes on Rockford fire-power

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 18, 2018

What: The Lady Bucs travel to Rockford Friday to face the Rams in a tough conference clash. Their last time out, the Bucs beat a tough West Ottawa team in a close game thanks to defense and will look to...

Senior Austin Fox commands the offensive charge during a home game earlier in the season. Fox added to the score sheet against the Falcons with a big assist late in the game.

Hard-fought draw against Grand Rapids West Catholic leaves the Bucs feeling content

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief January 14, 2018

What Happened: In a heated clash, the Buccaneer hockey team came out with a crucial 2-2 draw against Grand Rapids West Catholic. Time and time again, when Grand Haven has taken on the Falcons, it typically...

Senior captain Branden Beeler takes control of the puck and steams ahead with the rest of the first line behind him into Portage Centrals offensive zone.

No early holiday gift for Bucs hockey in loss to Bay Reps

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 28, 2017

What Happened: Christmas did not come early for the Grand Haven hockey team, as they fell 3-2 in a hard-fought home contest to Bay Reps. The Bucs matched every opposing attack with their stingy defense...

Sophomore Cooper Fox checks one of the Portage Central defenders into the boards, as Fox seemingly owned the ice the entire night, adding a goal and an assist of his own to the score sheet.

Portage Central proves to be no match for Bucs firepower

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 24, 2017

What Happened: The Bucs hockey team cruised to an easy 5-0 victory over lowly-touted Portage Central on Saturday night. Grand Haven scored a goal a piece for the first two periods, bringing them to the...

Junior Kyle Eveland squares up for a big hit with a Portage Central defender from last years clash. He will look to be aggressive once again when the Bucs play them tonight.

Bucs hockey keeps momentum rolling with takedown of Hudsonvillle

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 16, 2017

What Happened: After a strong road trip last weekend, Grand Haven came out and put on a show Friday night, shooting down the Eagles of Hudsonville 5-2. The Bucs came out guns blazing, being up 2-0 after...

Senior Logan Batka attempts to get a strike as he releases the ball.

Bucs bowling Looks to strike at states

Nick Garvale, Reporter December 12, 2017

The Boys Bowling team seeks a conference win and to produce many state contenders this season as they try to return to the game without one of their star teammates, Jimmy Mitchell. Mitchell was named Muskegon...

The Girls Basketball team joins together before their Purple Pride game last season. Returning leaders like junior Alli Keyser hope to bring the team to new heights this season.

Lady Bucs look to “Raise the Bar” in upcoming season

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 30, 2017

After coming off of a somewhat disappointing end to last year’s season, albeit a second place finish in the O.K. Red, the Grand Haven varsity girls basketball team is hungry to finish what they started. Loaded...

Junior diver Natalie Koetsier holds perfect form during an important dive in a conference meet at home earlier in the season.

Lady Bucs swim team hopes to use momentum from conferences toward state meet

PJ Moffett, Reporter November 9, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneers had a really positive outcome from conferences, dropping almost seven minutes as a team. Although they fell just short of their goal to beat Hudsonville and finish third,...

Junior Andrew Ireland bursts ahead, fighting the elements during the MHSAA state meet. Ireland closed out a solid campaign and looks to lead the team again next season.

Strong state performance solidifies season for Boys cross country team

Wyatt Eikenberry, Reporter November 7, 2017

What: Following the achievement of second place at regionals and of course the conference championship, the cross country team headed to Brooklyn, Michigan, home of Michigan International Speedway. Through...

Senior Grant Ruster leads the Buccaneer offensive during a duel in a mid-season water polo tournament. He hopes to lead the squad to new heights this year, passing where they ended up last season.

Eyeing redemption; Bucs set big goals for upcoming tournament

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter November 6, 2017

What: The Buccaneer varsity water polo team heads to the state tournament at Ann Arbor Huron High school after a solid regional performance. They will face the likes of Rockford, Okemos, and Ann Arbor...

Juniors Aidan Martin and Dominic Weatherwax lead the pack during the O-K Red Conference championship meet. With their performances,  the Bucs were able to clinch the title outright and gain momentum for this upcoming race.

Boys Cross Country team holds high hopes for regionals

Wyatt Eikenberry, Reporter October 28, 2017

What: This Saturday the Boys Cross Country team will head to regionals, facing off against west Michigan’s best teams including Rockford, Forest Hills Northern, East Grand Rapids and more. The boys are...

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