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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

Nate Carson is a personal training coach for football players around the area, and the founder of Momentum Athletic Performance. Carson is welcoming all athletes interested in small group or 1-on-1 training sessions.

Courtesy of Momentum Athletics Performance's Instagram page.

A Little Momentum

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter December 7, 2023

Nate Carson has always been at home on the football field. All through his life, he knew exactly what he wanted to do, coach college football. Carson found that making a living off of his dream job’s...

GIRL POWER: Freshman kaitlyn Gillard shows off her muscles as she holds onto a helmet. She started playing football when she was in seventh grade and is currently the only girl in the Grand Haven High School football program.

Freshman Kaitlyn Gillard plays football as the only female player

Misgana Deur, Life Editor November 9, 2021

She weaves through the hallways wearing a Grand Haven football jersey. You might be wondering who she is, or why she is wearing a jersey. Well, freshman Kaitlyn Gillard is unlike any other. She is the...

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Junior Ashton Lepo verbally commits to Michigan State for football

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, junior Ashton Lepo decided to continue his athletic career as a lineman at Michigan State University. This announcement came three days after Lepo had narrowed down his top choices...

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...

LB/TE Aidan Cooper takes down a Reeths Puffer Rocket at a home game on Sept. 13. Cooper, as well as others, have worked hard the last two years on varsity to make Grand Haven football better.

Just another night

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor November 7, 2019

It’s Sunday. It’s 5:30 a.m. You’re probably still asleep and that’s okay because you had a big week with a few tests. But off in the quiet halls of GHHS, with the aromatic smell of fresh-brewed...

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...

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...

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Super Bowl draws nearer with all eyes on Minneapolis, experience wins championships

Jack Reus, Sports Editor January 19, 2018

After a regular season full of injury, upsets and cinderella stories, and what’s been a bizarre postseason there are only four teams left, all fighting for the same goal, a Super Bowl victory.   This...

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