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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

(Photo courtesy of Connor Worthington)

Senior Connor Worthington reflects on time spent with Team G.H.

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor May 18, 2020

Senior Connor Worthington was disappointed when Governor Whitmer canceled school due to COVID-19 because he was missing out on the last part of his senior year. “There’s activities to look forward...

From left to right: now seniors Connor Worthington, Alex Kapala, Tyler Harp, Caleb King and Owen Krizan pose with the District Champions trophy they won in 2019.

“There isn’t anything I’d give for just one more practice”

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor April 28, 2020

When baseball seniors Alex Kapala and Owen Krizan walked off the field last year they never imagined it’d be their last. The news of their season ending so abruptly hit them both pretty hard.  “I...

Kingma and Worthington win La-Z-Boys

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 7, 2020

During halftime of each boys' varsity basketball game, students swarm onto the court with a dollar in hand in hopes to have a chance at a halfcourt shot. A shot that, if made, would win them a La-Z-Boy.   Typically,...

Senior Connor Worthington stays and waits until every member of the team walks off the field. Worthington is pictured embracing senior Owen Krizan as they head for the locker room.

Varsity football falls to Hudsonville in season finale

Macayla Cramer, Reporter November 9, 2019

What Happened:  The Buccaneers fought a war last night at Hudsonville’s Eagle Stadium. They battled through bitterly cold weather conditions, poor management and sportsmanship, which sparked several...

Senior quarterback, Alex Kapala, searches downfield  for an open receiver during the away East Kentwood game.

Football searches for immense payoff from their hard work

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief November 7, 2019

With a huge victory under their belt, the football team is marching towards another underdog matchup with 12th ranked Hudsonville on Friday, Nov. 8. The Bucs are currently riding a five-game winning streak...

Senior quarterback Alex Kapala hangs onto the ball and quickly finds the gaps in Grandville's defense. The Bucs' ground game proved to be the deciding factor in the victory.

Football downs Grandville, advances to next round of playoffs

Macayla Cramer, Reporter November 2, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED:  At first, viewed as the underdogs, Grand Haven achieved the unexpected at Friday night’s game in Grandville by defeating the Bulldogs on their home turf in the first round of the...

Junior LJ Sandoval uses quick foot work to get around Union's defense.

Varsity football wins on Union’s home turf

Macayla Cramer, Reporter October 29, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED:  This past Friday, the Bucs played away at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids to play their final pre-season game in OK Red conference against Grand Rapids Union. The Bucs came out strong...

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Bucs defeat Caledonia in close Homecoming game

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 11, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The varsity football team beat Caledonia 34-27 tonight in an intense Homecoming game. The score was tied up 27-27 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but senior Connor Worthington carried...

Senior Braydon Franz

Grand Haven football gains confidence with their recent victory against East Kentwood

Macayla Cramer, Reporter October 9, 2019

What Happened: The varsity football team experienced another early start at East Kentwood with a 4:30 p.m. kickoff this past Friday night. With changes in scheduling, it's hard to say how a team will adapt,...

Varsity football falls to Grandville in annual purple game

Varsity football falls to Grandville in annual purple game

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief September 21, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED:  The varsity football team lost 27 - 7 to the Grandville Bulldogs. This game was special because it was the purple game, a traditional Grand Haven sporting event where fans and players...

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