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 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...

Senior attack Jerica Tallman challenges an opposing West Ottawa defender in the midst of a close game

Lady Bucs lacrosse takes second match over Lowell in dominant fashion

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief May 3, 2018

What Happened: In a key mid-season clash against the Lowell Red Arrows, the Lady Bucs took complete charge of the game, handily winning 14-6. With a fast start, the Bucs powered through to halftime and...

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,...

Senior Sophie Mariani sets up on the wing during the Bucs recent away contest against West Ottawa.

Senior Sophie Mariani leads Lady Bucs with one-of-a-kind versatility

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 15, 2018

Standing tall, senior Sophie Marini surveys the room. Anxiously waiting, she spots her interviewer at a nearby table. All of a sudden, the stern, battle-ready face she makes implies that she’s in the...

Working in the offensive zone, sophomore Cooper Fox helps out the first line and makes a push toward the net earlier in the Bucs season.

Third period scoring swarm ignites Bucs to blowout win over Sailors

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 3, 2018

What Happened: As the Bucs took on the team they share Lakeshore Sports Centre with, the Mona Shores Sailors, Grand Haven showed no signs of holding back, dominating the Sailors 5-1. The Bucs proved to...

Senior Austin Fox fights through the blue line in a home contest earlier in the season. He has another great opportunity to bring the Bucs a win on Friday at home.

Bucs battle back in third period to secure a draw against Northview

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief February 1, 2018

What Happened: Grand Haven hockey hosted conference foe Northview on Wednesday night, where the Bucs tied the Wildcats in a defensive slugfest with the final score 2-2. Both goals for Grand Haven were...

Byington attempts to knock down a free throw from the line in last years Bucs Pride game.

Byington’s road to recovery

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 25, 2018

The first thing you notice about Esther when she walks into the room is that she’s tall. Really tall. It’s not every day that you see a 6-foot-3-inch figure towering over everyone else, whether it’s...

Junior Olivia McMullen goes up for a key put-back in a clash against Forest Hills Central. She will look to own the boards against the Rams tomorrow.

Rivalry renewed as stingy Lady Bucs defense takes on Rockford fire-power

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 18, 2018

What: The Lady Bucs travel to Rockford Friday to face the Rams in a tough conference clash. Their last time out, the Bucs beat a tough West Ottawa team in a close game thanks to defense and will look to...

Senior Autumn Buikema gets ready to take an uncontested shot. Buikema knocked down several key shots against West Ottawa friday night.

Lady Bucs emerge victorious in defensive battle against Panthers

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter January 13, 2018

What: The girls varsity basketball team bounced back from a close loss against East Kentwood with a 37-30 win against shoreline rivals West Ottawa. After a tough game littered with turnovers forced by...

Senior captain Branden Beeler takes control of the puck and steams ahead with the rest of the first line behind him into Portage Centrals offensive zone.

No early holiday gift for Bucs hockey in loss to Bay Reps

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 28, 2017

What Happened: Christmas did not come early for the Grand Haven hockey team, as they fell 3-2 in a hard-fought home contest to Bay Reps. The Bucs matched every opposing attack with their stingy defense...

The team comes together after scoring the first goal against Kenowa Hills in the second period. That goal got the offense going for the Bucs, netting two more after that.

Slow start doesn’t hold back Bucs from defeating the Knights

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 24, 2017

What Happened: Grand Haven kept the win and shutout streaks alive as they emerged victorious, slaying the Kenowa Hills Knights 3-0. The Bucs started off slow offensively, not scoring in the first period...

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,...

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