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

Owen Ross goes up for a layup during a conference rivalry game against Hudsonville.

Boys basketball seeks revenge

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter February 20, 2020

The boys basketball team prepares to take on the Caledonia Fighting Scots at home on Feb. 21.  “We feel like we can beat them,” senior Adam Strom said. “We feel like we can play with anybody....

Senior Owen Ross drives to the hoop past a defender. As an intense player, Ross will be a catalyst for the Bucs this season.

Bucs knock off Mona Shores in epic game

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 10, 2018

What: In a last minute venue change, the Bucs were able to defeat the Sailors of Mona Shores 58-55 in a down to the wire game.   What Happened: Due to a power outage at Grand Haven High School,...

Casey Constant with an aggressive take to the hoop to score

Haven Hoops scouting report

Jack Reus, Sports Editor November 3, 2018

Last season: The team put up a 13-8 record and lost in the District Finals to an always tough, Muskegon Big Red’s team. The squad started out the year red hot, winning seven of their first eight games,...

Kellum Bridgeforth brings the ball up court against West Ottawa

Buccaneers hope to end losing streak by beating rival Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 15, 2018

What: The Buccaneers look to get back on track after three straight losses and most recently, a blowout 27 point deficit to the Hudsonville Eagles. Their challenger, the Rockford Rams. A Grand Haven arch...

Junior Alli Keyser hits the hole during a mid-season contest. Keyser led the team in a big way this past week.

The week in review: Girls Basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 5, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs kicked off the week Tuesday by hosting Muskegon in a closely contested battle with the Bucs falling 39-37. Muskegon played strong transition offense and while...

Sophomore Owen Ross takes the tip off against Spring Lake opponent

Bucs fall to Lakers in heartbreaking double overtime dagger

Paul Moffett, Reporter December 20, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneer squad battled against the Spring Lake Lakers until the very end but were unable to come out on top in a 69-66 double-overtime game. They were hit with a rough scoring episode...

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,...

New basketball coach, Greg Immink, brings a wide range of knowledge to the court.

Former Traverse City West coach, Greg Immink, named boys basketball coach

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 24, 2015

27 applicants. Nine phone interviews. Six face to face meetings. Two large group interviews. But only one coach was chosen to lead Grand Haven’s boys varsity basketball team. Hope College graduate,...

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