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 Casey Constant attacks the wing during the Bucs first game last week against Mona Shores.

Clash of the ages: sharp-shooting Bucs aim to beat Lakers again

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 15, 2017

What: The Bucs host rival Spring Lake for the annual Battle for the Drawbridge on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Expect an intense and loud atmosphere at this special rivalry game. The contest, as of late,...

Senior Seth Roffey battles it out in the Butterfly event last season in the Bucs final home match of the season. A new season of strong competition for the Bucs begins tonight.

Bucs swim team dives into the 2017-18 season

Wyatt Eikenberry, Reporter December 14, 2017

     The boys kick off their season with two hour-long practices Mondays through Fridays, prepping for that first relay meet against Holland Christian next Thursday, Dec. 16. It’s gonna be a big meet...

Buccaneer guards Casey Constant and Bryce Taylor congratulate each other after a big play.

Bucs start season off right with statement win over Mona Shores

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 9, 2017

What: The Buccaneer boys varsity basketball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with on Friday night as they dominated the Mona Shores Sailors, 67-31. Due to the Bucs’ outstanding  perimeter...

Grand Haven Buccaneer defender steals ball away from opponent

Grand Haven aims to sink the Sailors in season opener

PJ Mofett, Reporter December 8, 2017

On Friday night shoes will whine on the polished wood of the court in Mona Shores high school while screaming fanatics fill the student section. The gymnasium air thickens with anticipation. As we enter...

Sophomore Cooper Fox crunches a defender against the glass. Even though he is only a sophomore, Foxs talent and skill have helped the Bucs greatly this season.

Bucs hockey dominates Kalamazoo United in big road test

Nick Garvale, Reporter December 5, 2017

What Happened: The Grand Haven varsity hockey team competed against Kalamazoo United last Saturday and came out victorious with a four to one win. Adding to the score sheet was senior Brandon Beeler finishing...

Junior Anna Strom goes up for a lay-up against Traverse City Central on Friday night, which was the first of two games in two days for Grand Haven. The Bucs only allowed a combined total of 22 points this weekend.

Girls basketball team cruises to victories in back-to-back games

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 3, 2017

What Happened: Friday night Grand Haven took on Traverse City in their season and also home opener, defeating the Trojans in a blowout 55-10. Junior Alli Keyser paced the Bucs with 19 points and 10 steals,...

Head Coach Kowalczyk-Fulmer leads the team in a huddle during their first game of the season against Traverse City Central. The Lady Bucs hope to win consecutive games against Traverse City schools with a victory today over TC West.

Lady Bucs basketball closes out home series against second Traverse City school

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter December 2, 2017

The Lady Bucs will face Traverse City West in their second game against a Traverse City team in two days on Dec. 2. Coach K pinpointed that playing fast transition basketball is a goal of the team early...

Sophomore Gavin Baldwin brings the puck back around during a rush toward the opposing teams net. Stellar defensive play paired with an unrelenting offense led the Bucs to easy win.

Bucs hockey lights up scoreboard en route to victory over Jenison

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 2, 2017

What Happened: This past game could be thought of as the best the Bucs have played all season, as they went on the road to face Tier 3 O.K. Red rival, Jenison, which ended up as a 6-2 dismantling of the...

The Girls Basketball team joins together before their Purple Pride game last season. Returning leaders like junior Alli Keyser hope to bring the team to new heights this season.

Lady Bucs look to “Raise the Bar” in upcoming season

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief November 30, 2017

After coming off of a somewhat disappointing end to last year’s season, albeit a second place finish in the O.K. Red, the Grand Haven varsity girls basketball team is hungry to finish what they started. Loaded...

Junior Kyle Eveland attacks the net late in a contest during the Kentwood tournament this past weekend. Eveland needed to give it his all in order to help the Bucs pull out a much needed victory.

Bucs hockey takes down Portage Northern with late-game heroics

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief November 29, 2017

What Happened: The Bucs closed out an early season tournament with a nail-biter victory over Portage Northern, winning 5-4. It was a solid response after dropping a close game in OT the night before. Senior...

Senior Austin Fox leads the Bucs attack across into the offensive zone. He will be looked to as a key leader this season for Grand Haven.

Hard-hitting Bucs lose home opener in OT

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief November 18, 2017

What Happened: Grand Haven began their 2017-18 hockey campaign with a clash against Byron Center. The contest ended up not going in the Bucs favor, as they lost 3-2 in overtime. Grand Haven opened the...

Junior diver Natalie Koetsier holds perfect form during an important dive in a conference meet at home earlier in the season.

Lady Bucs swim team hopes to use momentum from conferences toward state meet

PJ Moffett, Reporter November 9, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneers had a really positive outcome from conferences, dropping almost seven minutes as a team. Although they fell just short of their goal to beat Hudsonville and finish third,...

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