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
Miller wrestles a Hudsonville opponent in a home district meet. He has been the Bucs No. 1 wrestler this year with a near-perfect record.

Wrestlers hoping to finish strong at individual states

Nick Twa, Business Manager • February 26, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Senior Cody Miller and junior Riley Rhone are going to Ford Field in Detroit to compete for a state championship this weekend. They are the leading two wrestlers for the squad. They...

Members of the bench cheer on their fellow Bucs teammates. After the huge win, the Bucs are now gearing up for the postseason.

Bucs water polo gets big win over Zeeland East

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: After a strong 11-2 start, The Grand Haven Buccaneers slowed down, but still manage to finish Zeeland East off with a 12-7 victory on senior night. WHAT IT MEANS: The seniors were sent...

Freshman Caydee Constant stares down her shot at the mid-season tournament. Constant has been the key contributor for the golf team this year.

Girls golf finishes off jamboree before regionals

Nick Twa, Business Manager • October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Buccaneers played in their home jamboree on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Grand Haven Golf Course, finishing their last match preparing for the postseason. The Lady Bucs ended up in third...

Junior Weston Taylor prepares to deliver a serve to his opponent. Taylor has been one of biggest benefactors on the team at No. 3 singles this year.

Bucs tennis takes care of GRCC and Whitehall in home meet

Nick Twa, Business Manager • October 3, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven boys varsity tennis team hosted a home Tri-match on Wednesday, Oct. 3, playing against Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Whitehall. The Bucs defeated both teams in a lopsided...

Junior Sarah Knoll attempts a spike against Hudsonville. The Bucs will look to improve on offense as they enter the final stretch of the season.

Bucs volleyball starts strong but can’t finish against talented Rockford squad

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • October 3, 2018

What Happened: On Tuesday, the Buccaneers varsity volleyball team faced yet another tough road test in the O-K Red conference: the Rockford Rams. Coming out hot in the first set winning 25-22, the Bucs...

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 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 team's 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...

Bucs ball players discussing the game plan in between innings.

Seniors Sean Casey and Max Schweikert propel Bucs to split with Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • May 23, 2017

What: The Bucs split a doubleheader against their rival, the Rockford Rams on Monday night. Pitching was excellent in both games by Sean Casey and Max Schweikert resulting in two low scoring battles, the...

Senior Joey Zelenka delivers a pitch in a conference contest.

Bucs face tough Grand Rapids Catholic Central team

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • May 19, 2017

What: The Bucs host the Cougars of Grand Rapids Catholic Central and hope to continue their winning ways. Grand Haven has got off to a solid start, already tying their amount of wins from last season and...

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