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

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...

Sophomore Mackenzie Gross jumps up for a spike earlier in the year against Hudsonville. Consistent attacking play will be key to being a postseason threat.

Bucs Volleyball falls to Caledonia due to inconsistency

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 1, 2018

What Happened: The Bucs trekked to Caledonia to face the Fighting Scots in a crucial conference matchup. After losing all three sets, 25-21, 25-22 and 25-21 the Bucs fell to 25-11-2. Inconsistency in all...

A Buccaneer player dribbles past a Jenison opponent. A dynamic offense is what fueled the Bucs 3-0 record this week.

Girls Soccer Weekly

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2018

What Happened: On Monday, the Buccaneers traveled to West Ottawa and won 5-3. After recent weeks of a sputtering offense, Grand Haven finally were able to get it going. Junior Alli Keyser led the Bucs...

A Buccaneer batter swinging at the pitch, looking to generate some offense.

Strong pitching in Buccaneer split against conference rival West Ottawa

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 3, 2018

What: The Bucs split in their doubleheader against the Panthers of West Ottawa, Tuesday night. The first game score was a 3-0 loss and the second game was a 1-0 victory for Grand Haven, bringing their...

Senior Christina Byrne gets swarmed in a home clash against a conference foe. Byrne will have to play a stellar game against Lowell to earn a victory.

Grand Haven girls lacrosse team gets shot to break losing streak against Lowell at home

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 29, 2018

What’s Happening: The Lady Bucs lacrosse prepares for a crucial home duel against the Lowell Big Reds on Monday night. After losing by one to rival Spring Lake almost a week ago and getting swept in...

The Lady Bucs defense shuts down the opposing offenses charge into their third of the field. Led by senior Alexis Nesbitt (center) the Bucs stunted this attack

Grand Haven Girls Lacrosse takes hard first home loss at the hands of Mattawan

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 16, 2018

What Happened: The Lady Bucs took a tough loss in their first home match, 15-6, to Mattawan. After starting the contest quite cold, with Mattawan scoring consistently in the opening minutes and the Lady...

The Bucs celebrate after a conference championship-winning goal from junior Kyle Eveland

Season in review: Bucs hockey 2017-’18

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 6, 2018

Looking back at the record books, this past season for the Bucs hockey team stands alone. Simply, one of the best in years. One could say ever. In head coach Keegan Ferris’ third year at the helm,...

Junior Anna Strom fires up one of many three point shots she took during the successful season

Lady Bucs basketball season recap

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2018

When junior Anna Strom pulled up for a three-pointer in the district final against the Muskegon, no matter the shot went in or missed the basket, the home crowd at GHHS Fieldhouse knew it was too little,...

Senior Peter Gannon winds up in a full swing

Bucs Bowling hope rises as season ends

Nick Garvale, Reporter March 6, 2018

As the bowing season come to an end, the team has improved greatly over the last couple of months as well as we can hope for a couple of representatives to sport GHHS at states. While the regular and postseason...

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...

Malic Love drives to the basket, looking to score.

Bucs finish regular season with loss to FHC

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 28, 2018

What: The Buccaneers fell to Forest Hills Central last night, 60-54 in what was the teams final regular season game. Grand Haven was able to finish off the regular season with a 14-7 record. Despite the...

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,...

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