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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Sarah Knoll poses with her parents after signing her letter of intent to Michigan Tech. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Knoll)

Sarah Knoll committed to Michigan Tech

Brendan Vander Meer, Reporter November 25, 2019

Senior volleyball player Sarah Knoll has committed to play for the Michigan Tech Huskies. “It’s really just a beautiful place that has great people and offers me pretty much everything I’m looking...

Senior Ashley Slater gets the game point kill to secure the win for the Bucs and break a school record. “It’s really exciting,” Slater said. “We’ve had some great players come through Grand Haven. So, to be a part of that and break some records is really exciting.” Her teammates are very proud of her accomplishments. “She has come such a long way,” Senior Reilly Swierbut said. “I wouldn’t want to go through this whole experience without having her on my side.”

Girls volleyball wins 13th consecutive district title

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief November 8, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girl’s varsity volleyball team beat Reeths-Puffer in three sets to receive its 13th consecutive district title. They started strong winning the first set 25-12 and took the next...

Girls volleyball prepares for districts

Girls volleyball prepares for districts

Mike Baldus, Reporter November 1, 2019

The Bucs traveled to Caledonia for their last conference game on Wednesday, October 30. They beat East Kentwood in three sets to win the conference title.   Grand Haven will host the district game...

Senior Reilly Swierbut walks across the court with her parents for the last time. “In this moment, I saw both of my sisters crying, Swierbut said. So, when I saw them, I just became overwhelmed by emotions because I’ll be gone in less than a year.”

Girls volleyball beats East Kentwood on senior night

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief October 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls varsity volleyball team beat East Kentwood in three sets on Tuesday, October 22. They started strong winning 25-13 and took the next two sets 25-22 and 25-21. It was an...

Senior Megan DeKuiper and Senior Kammi Jarvis work on a lab for their AP chemistry class. Chelsea Bender held a night lab at school for her AP Chemistry students on Wednesday October 2.

Top 10 Photo Gallery Week of 10/4

Addy Wachter, Photo Editor October 6, 2019

Seniors Avery Strohmeyer and Avolyn Lepo pose with their coach Aaron Smaka on signing day. Strohmeyer is headed to Lake Superior State University, while Lepo signed for Oakland University.

Q and A with volleyball seniors Avery Strohmeyer and Avolyn Lepo

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter November 28, 2018

Seniors Avolyn Lepo and Avery Strohmeyer are nearing the end of their volleyball careers at Grand Haven High School. Both have been successful in high school, and now they are both moving on to play college...

Senior Avolyn Lepo rises up to spike a ball in home game against Grandville. Lepo dominated around the net Wednesday night, playing a big role in the Bucs wins.

Bucs volleyball gets pair of wins to build momentum for postseason

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 25, 2018

What Happened: On Wednesday, the Bucs hosted the East Kentwood Falcons and the Grandville Bulldogs for their last two games before a chance at a postseason run. The night started with a high-intensity...

Sophomore Samantha Boeve goes the extra mile to try and save a point in the match against Grandville tuesday. Boeve had a solid night, and her setting was a key part in keeping the Bucs close.

Busy week in volleyball spells bad news for Buccaneers

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 18, 2018

What Happened: On Tuesday, the Bucs varsity volleyball team hosted the Grandville Bulldogs for their annual senior night. Aggressive attacking play kept the sets close, but the Buccaneers ended up dropping...

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...

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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