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 Jake Law receives a pass, looking to make a shot on goal.

Boys lacrosse weekly update

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 7, 2019

WHAT: The Buccaneer boys lacrosse team split  two games last week, losing to Grandville 11-4 and knocking down West Ottawa 12-3. WHAT THIS MEANS: The team advances to 4-6 on the year. KEY PLAYERS:...

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,...

Senior point guard Casey Constant works to create space in order to find an open look for a shot against Rocket defender.

Bucs’ offense struggles in season opener loss to Reeths Puffer

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

What: The Bucs fell to the Rockets of Reeths Puffer on Tuesday night, 54-39.   What Happened: Grand Haven fell behind early to a veteran loaded Reeths Puffer team and were never able to recover....

Buccaneer athletes celebrate after a much needed big play.

Seniors reflect on roller coaster tenure with the Bucs football program

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

The 2018 football season has come to an end for every athlete on the team, but for the seniors… it all comes to an end for good.  Which means no more practices, no more inside jokes with the team, no...

Six simple ways to simmer down seasonal depression

Six simple ways to simmer down seasonal depression

Nick Rice, Reporter November 28, 2018

Meditation. Many people process the word “meditation” as sitting on the floor criss-cross applesauce and chanting “om.” If that is how you do it, great. The good news is that is not the only...

Junior Keegan Young plays his cello in the practice room  during lunch. He finds cello the best instrument to connect with people because its range resembles the human voice. Young finds it important to connect with people through his music and is always trying to find more ways to connect with the audience.

Building connections through music

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter November 28, 2018

Junior Keegan Young pulls down the endpin of his cello and the mood of the room changes. His hands glide over the neck and upon the tuning pegs as he starts plucking strings. The sound of sharp pizzicato...

Step four: Perform one push-up.

Fitness tip of the week: burpees

Elena Salik, Reporter October 30, 2018

The burpee is an exercise that works your quads, calves, pecs and builds your core strength. Every morning, you can start by doing intervals of 45 seconds on and 15 seconds off. Repeat this...

A Step into Drawing 1

A Step Into Drawing 1

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter October 26, 2018

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Buccaneer cross country team sprints to victory at Allendale Falcon invite

Kyle Bush, Reporter October 5, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country team took on the Allendale Falcon Invite last Saturday and placed first overall.   What It Means: The Buccaneers will move up in this week’s state...

Pitches being thrown in a home contest earlier this season.

Buccaneer Baseball splits with talented Hudsonville squad

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 24, 2018

What: In a makeup doubleheader on Tuesday, the Bucs split with the Eagles of Hudsonville, losing the first game, 5-2 and winning the second game, 2-1. Strong pitching and consistent defensive play contributed...

A Buccaneer batter swinging at the pitch, looking to generate some offense.

Strong pitching in Buccaneer split against conference rival West Ottawa

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 3, 2018

What: The Bucs split in their doubleheader against the Panthers of West Ottawa, Tuesday night. The first game score was a 3-0 loss and the second game was a 1-0 victory for Grand Haven, bringing their...

GHHS Science Olympiad returning to nationals

Sophia Jaeger and Morgan Womack April 30, 2018

The Grand Haven High School Science Olympiad team is back. After two years of not qualifying for nationals, they placed second overall at the state tournament. Now their focus is on preparing for the national...

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