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

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...

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...

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,...

Sophomore Kathryn Ackerman poses for a picture in front of the Olympic USA swim team flag with some friends after a another day of training at the complex.

Ackerman and the Olympians

Nick Garvale, Reporter November 9, 2017

Starting October 19 for four days, sophomore Kathryn Ackerman was selected to travel to Colorado to train with Olympians and swim with girls more her speed and skill. Ackerman is getting more well known...

Junior Andrew Ireland bursts ahead, fighting the elements during the MHSAA state meet. Ireland closed out a solid campaign and looks to lead the team again next season.

Strong state performance solidifies season for Boys cross country team

Wyatt Eikenberry, Reporter November 7, 2017

What: Following the achievement of second place at regionals and of course the conference championship, the cross country team headed to Brooklyn, Michigan, home of Michigan International Speedway. Through...

Senior Grant Ruster leads the Buccaneer offensive during a duel in a mid-season water polo tournament. He hopes to lead the squad to new heights this year, passing where they ended up last season.

Eyeing redemption; Bucs set big goals for upcoming tournament

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter November 6, 2017

What: The Buccaneer varsity water polo team heads to the state tournament at Ann Arbor Huron High school after a solid regional performance. They will face the likes of Rockford, Okemos, and Ann Arbor...

Sophomore Ashley Slater makes a crucial hit in a conference match earlier in the season. Solid play from Slater is important to a big postseason run for the Bucs.

Bucs use offensive power and experience to shutdown Rockets

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief October 31, 2017

What happened: The Bucs volleyball team swept the Reeths Puffer in three straight sets, 25-17, 25-16 and 25-17, extending their postseason run to district semifinals. The match proved to be important for...

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