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

CAPTURING CLIPS: Teacher Josh Walters peers at the camera display as he films the football game. He puts together highlight videos for Grand Haven athletics. One of the coolest things for me to do is connect with the kids, Walters said. I dont have all the kids in class, so seeing them out there playing their sport or participating in whatever they like to do is a lot of fun.

Teacher Josh Walters attracts attention after creating videography business

Caden Buller, Reporter November 5, 2021
If there's something out there that you enjoy doing, pursue it and have fun with it. It might take a push sometimes from other people but once those people tell you that you have talent, give this a shot, go for, why not.

The Den Podcast 5/29

May 29, 2019

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek and Nick Twa discuss all the recent happenings in the world of  sports. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-podcast-529  

The Den Podcast: Senior Edition

May 10, 2019

It's a special week on The Den Podcast, as sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek and Nick Twa are joined by the senior members of the sports team in Ashton Voorhees, Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Jack Reus and Chris Hudson. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-senior-edition

Girls water polo unable to sustain momentum on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter May 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Buccaneers girls varsity water polo team hosted Hudsonville last Thursday. In the first quarter both teams showed equal aggressive and competitive spirit, ending it 3-2 in favor of the...

Junior Broc Wilson watches his shot. Wilson has led the team so far this season, playing in the No. 1 spot for all of the Bucs tournaments.

Boys golf turns in mediocre performance at West Ottawa Jamboree

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter April 28, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven boys golf team headed to the Macatawa Legends golf course to participate in the West Ottawa jamboree. This was the first time a full team was available to play  for the...

Track & field splits with Rockford

Track & field splits with Rockford

Macayla Cramer, Reporter April 28, 2019

All west-side Michigan natives know firsthand the freak snow storm that occurred last week Sunday. However, the boys and girls track team personally know the impact of the harsh conditions. So, when they...

Baseball smashes West Ottawa with electrifying offense

Nick Twa, Business Manager April 28, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The baseball team battled West Ottawa on Thursday, defeating the Panthers at home 11-1. This game clinched a three-game sweep for the squad, which is always pivotal when the...

Miller wrestles a Hudsonville opponent in a home district meet. He has been the Bucs No. 1 wrestler this year with a near-perfect record.

Wrestlers hoping to finish strong at individual states

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 26, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Senior Cody Miller and junior Riley Rhone are going to Ford Field in Detroit to compete for a state championship this weekend. They are the leading two wrestlers for the squad. They...

Boys skiing suffers defeat on Senior Night

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 8, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The boys ski team took a trip to Cannonsburg to compete in their annual senior night meet. The team shared gifts with their coaches and the coaches shared pictures of the seniors throughout...

Ski team looks to capitalize on added depth this season

Kyle Bush, Reporter December 3, 2018

Last year: Junior Mitch Bosgraaf went to states hoping to place and is hoping to go back again this year. The team is strongest in slalom and the main week point of the team was in GS but as the year progressed...

Daniel Guillen tossles with his opponent. Guillen has graduated, leaving senior Cody Miller and junior Riley Rhone to lead the team.

Season preview: Wrestling

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 2, 2018

The boys wrestling season kicks off this week and there’s a lot to look forward to in the season. Even though senior leaders from last season such as Daniel Guillen have graduated, there’s still great...

Bowling sets high goals for season with two new coaches

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter November 29, 2018

The Grand Haven Buccaneers’ varsity bowling team is going for the kill this season. They have their eyes on the prize as they aspire to win the state competition but will have to face some hardships...

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