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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

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 2, 2018

Fans of the Grand Haven Buccaneers and Michigan Wolverines were equally enthusiastic on Monday, when junior swimmer Kathryn Ackerman verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Ackerman, perhaps...

Senior Mason Price celebrates a point with his partner. Price had a good year playing No. 2 singles for the Bucs.

Season recap: Boys tennis

Nick Twa, Business Manager November 2, 2018

The boys tennis team finished off their season in 6th place in the O-K Red Conference with a 9-8-1 overall record. They had to compete against some steep competition, as well as dealing with harsh weather...

Junior Ashley Slater rises to spike a ball in a home match vs. Grandville. Slater has led the Bucs offensively this season.

Volleyball looks to capture district title versus Reeths-Puffer

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter November 1, 2018

What’s Happening: On Wednesday, the volleyball team blew a crafty Kenowa Hills squad out of the water in the district semifinals, advancing to the finals after winning all three sets with scores of 25-10,...

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Boys cross country starts strong, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

Kyle Bush, Reporter October 25, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country took second in the O-K Red conference championship. What It Means: The Buccaneers finished second for the season and will move on to the regional meet Saturday...

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Boys cross country comes out hot, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

October 25, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country took second in the O-K Red conference championship. What It Means: The Buccaneers finished second for the season and will move on to the regional meet Saturday...

Junior Nick Wilson swims towards the ball in a match against Zeeland East. The Bucs will have to depend on Wilsons defense if they want to advance farther in the postseason.

Bucs water polo in “survive and advance” mode this weekend at regionals

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 25, 2018

WHAT  TO EXPECT: After a mix of dominance in the first game, and hardships in the next, the Grand Haven Buccaneers placed second at Districts in Zeeland, and will now be traveling to Hudsonville to kick...

Sophomore Georgia Basil swims in a meet against East Kentwood. Basil is part of standout sophomore class that has largely propelled the program in the past two years.

Taper week begins for swim team

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 24, 2018

As the swimming season dies down for the Grand Haven girls swimming team, the Bucs are not shying away from the pressure. Rather, they are swimming towards it. This 5-day stretch, often referred to as...

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...

Junior Nick Wilson goes for ball against his opponent. Wilson has been a catalyst for the Bucs, who have been playing well as of late.

Grand Haven water polo shuts out Grandville in lopsided victory

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven Buccaneers boys water polo team traveled to a struggling Grandville team’s pool on Monday and produced a lopsided victory, with a score of 14-0. WHAT IT MEANS:  With...

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...

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