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The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Girls varsity basketball to take on West Ottawa on Friday

Girls varsity basketball to take on West Ottawa on Friday

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief February 6, 2020

The girls varsity basketball team will play the West Ottawa Panthers on Friday Feb. 7 at 6:00 p.m. at home in Buccaneer stadium.   Even though the Bucs have beaten the Panthers previously, this game...

Junior Jolee Houle celebrates with her team after a high-scoring first half against East Kentwood. Houle, the teams primary outside shooter, had 18 points in a loss to Muskegon in the district opener.

Record-breaking season for girls basketball suffers harsh ending in district opener

Nick Twa, Business Manager March 6, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING/WHAT IT MEANS: Grand Haven girls basketball took on Muskegon in district playoffs action, falling 52-47 in a hard-fought battle. The final seconds ticked off the clock as a few clutch...

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...

Senior Sophie Mariani takes the ball down the floor during a heated contest against the Panthers earlier this month.

The week in review: Girls basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 26, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs’ started their week with an away game against the Grandville Bulldogs on Tuesday. Thanks to another strong defensive outing, particularly in the second half,...

Senior Sophie Mariani challenges the brutal West Ottawa defense during a road game a few weeks back. The Lady Bucs turned it around last week, playing better, especially on senior night.

The week in review: Girls basketball

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2018

Last week: On Tuesday, Grand Haven took on Hudsonville at home and won 44-25. Another strong defensive showing from the Lady Bucs proved to be crucial in the win. Junior Alli Keyser led the Bucs with 13...

Junior Alli Keyser hits the hole during a mid-season contest. Keyser led the team in a big way this past week.

The week in review: Girls Basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 5, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs kicked off the week Tuesday by hosting Muskegon in a closely contested battle with the Bucs falling 39-37. Muskegon played strong transition offense and while...

Byington attempts to knock down a free throw from the line in last years Bucs Pride game.

Byington’s road to recovery

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 25, 2018

The first thing you notice about Esther when she walks into the room is that she’s tall. Really tall. It’s not every day that you see a 6-foot-3-inch figure towering over everyone else, whether it’s...

Junior Olivia McMullen goes up for a key put-back in a clash against Forest Hills Central. She will look to own the boards against the Rams tomorrow.

Rivalry renewed as stingy Lady Bucs defense takes on Rockford fire-power

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 18, 2018

What: The Lady Bucs travel to Rockford Friday to face the Rams in a tough conference clash. Their last time out, the Bucs beat a tough West Ottawa team in a close game thanks to defense and will look to...

Junior Allie Keyser moves the ball up the court

Lady Bucs unable to knock off top-seeded Falcons on Bucs Pride night

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief January 7, 2018

On a chilly night in Grand Haven, the girls varsity basketball team was unable to stay consistently hot in their home matchup against the top-ranked team in the state, East Kentwood. Grand Haven took a...

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