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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

The boys swim team huddles up during a meet versus West Ottawa. The boys will take on the conference meet at Hudsonville high school on Feb. 27.

Boys swim falls to West Ottawa on senior night

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 16, 2020

Thursday night, the boys swim team took on West Ottawa on senior night, falling in a hard-fought battle. Even though the team lost, players were not disheartened. “You know, senior night is always...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 14: “Too Much Sauce”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan Vander Meer, and Nick Twa February 13, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by senior basketball player Owen Ross. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2738842

Sophomore Nic Stump tries goes up for a shot against Spring Lake. Stump is one of the several new additions to the team this year.

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 13: “Talking the Talk”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer February 6, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2676349-the-den-podcast-episode-13-talking-the-talk

Senior Adam Strom dribbles the ball up the court against Spring Lake on December 20. Strom, who is a senior leader on the team, will be an important factor in the team's game plan Friday.

Boys basketball to take on West Ottawa in conference rematch

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 5, 2020

It has been a rough few weeks for the boys varsity basketball team. But after a close win against the Jenison Wildcats this past Friday and a rare Tuesday off, the squad looks to take off from their last...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 12: “Shots Fired”

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by Bucs' Blade Managing Editor Caleb...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 11: “Yessir”

Sam Woiteshek, Brendan Vander Meer, and Nick Twa January 23, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by special guest Adam Strom. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2561686-the-den-podcast-episode-11-yessir

“The Den” Podcast: “Oh Lord, Not Again”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer January 16, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2505436-the-den-podcast-episode-10-oh-lord-not-again

Senior Owen Ross drives to the hoop past a defender. As an intense player, Ross will be a catalyst for the Bucs this season.

Boys basketball to battle Spring Lake in Battle of the Bridge game

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 20, 2019

Tonight, the boys basketball team takes on the Lakers of Spring Lake with tip-off at 7:30 p.m.. Along with being the Battle of the Bridge game, it is also Bucs Pride night, so the players will be playing...

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 9: “It’s Our Applebee’s”

December 18, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give listeners an inside scoop on what to expect from this Friday's Grand Haven v. Spring Lake basketball games.

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 8: “Debate Club”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer December 11, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. https://www.buzzsprout.com/722160/2265953-the-den-podcast-episode-8-debate-club

Boys varsity basketball coach Greg Immink runs with the team during tryouts. The weeks of practices all lead up to the squad's first game against Reeths-Puffer.

Boys basketball looks to fill shoes of past seniors for 2019-20 season

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 10, 2019

The boys basketball team had its first practices leading up to the first game against the Reeths-Puffer Rockets this coming Friday.  With many senior leaders leaving the program this past year, this...

The Bucs break down after their home game against Reeths Puffer. Grand Haven finished the year with a 6-5 record overall and made it to the district finals.

Calling It Like I See It: The ultimate “Haven Rumble”

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 29, 2019

Sometimes you’ve had enough. It comes at different points for everyone. There’s a point where you’ve been pushed around so much that things look hopeless. Lifeless. Void of any meaning or worth. At...

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