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

Q&A with Assistant Golf Coach Taylor Schriber

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief June 5, 2018

Q: How long have you been around the sport of golf? What got you to start playing and more importantly to start wanting to coach it? A: I have been around the sport of golf since I can remember. I remember...

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...

A Bucs player fights for an airborne ball in a home match vs. Mattawan. Solid defense against Spring Lake tonight will be crucial if Grand Haven wants a victory.

Girls Lacrosse Preview: Spring Lake

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 25, 2018

What's Happening: Grand Haven's girls varsity lacrosse team will take on Spring Lake at home tonight in a highly anticipated game between two rivals. For three years straight, the Lakers have defeated...

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...

Junior Brendan VanDeWeghe on the mound pitching to Grandville batter

GH Baseball loses to tough Grandville team

Jack Reus, Sports Editor April 13, 2018

What: The Buccaneer baseball team fell to the Grandville Bulldogs in a lopsided, 10-1 game. This loss puts the Bucs at an 0-3 record to start the season. Poor pitching and errors in the field contributed...

Senior Kellum Bridgeforth with an aggressive take to the hoop

Buccaneer Boys basketball season recap

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 29, 2018

Two words to describe the 2017-18 Grand Haven Varsity boys basketball season are triumph and courage. This past season was full of excitement and pride but also road bumps and adversity.   The...

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,...

Why the Tigers will take the crown this tournament

Why the Tigers will take the crown this tournament

PJ Moffet, Reporter March 19, 2018

Clemson’s creeping to the championship. The hype is brewing. The fans are ready. The brackets are set. The bets are made. Who is will walk out with the win in this years NCAA men's basketball tournament?...

Tournament Brackets/CC BY 2.0

2018 March Madness: Why you shouldn’t be swayed by the higher seeds

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 15, 2018

Every March, there is a certain time that calls for days of endless basketball, filled with underdog stories, buzzer-beaters and heartbreak. Or, in other words: madness. March Madness. This year when...

Top 5 funniest movies of all time

Top 5 funniest movies of all time

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 6, 2018

Everyone needs a little comedy in their life, or just a good laugh or two. I am a funny movie enthusiast and am interested in presenting to you my top five favorite comedies. So next time you’re feeling...

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...

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