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
A Buccaneer completes a throw-in during the team's home match vs. Jenison

Girls Soccer Weekly

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • April 24, 2018

What Happened: To open the week of play, Grand Haven’s varsity girls soccer team traveled to East Kentwood. The Buccaneers came away victorious, winning 2-0. Sophomore goalie Hannah Brackenbury was excellent...

The Lady Bucs defense shuts down the opposing offense's charge into their third of the field. Led by senior Alexis Nesbitt (center) the Bucs stunted this attack

Grand Haven Girls Lacrosse takes hard first home loss at the hands of Mattawan

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • April 16, 2018

What Happened: The Lady Bucs took a tough loss in their first home match, 15-6, to Mattawan. After starting the contest quite cold, with Mattawan scoring consistently in the opening minutes and the Lady...

Coach Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer huddles her team together in a conference matchup against West Ottawa. A team effort was crucial in Wednesday's win versus Mona Shores.

Balanced attack leads Lady Bucs to dominant district win

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • March 1, 2018

What Happened: In a district semi-final contest against Mona Shores, the Grand Haven girls basketball team was easily able to handle the Sailors in front of their home crowd with a 51-24 win. This was...

Senior Sophie Mariani challenges the brutal West Ottawa defense during a road game a few weeks back. The Lady Bucs turned it around last week, playing better, especially on senior night.

The week in review: Girls basketball

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • February 19, 2018

Last week: On Tuesday, Grand Haven took on Hudsonville at home and won 44-25. Another strong defensive showing from the Lady Bucs proved to be crucial in the win. Junior Alli Keyser led the Bucs with 13...

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...

Junior Esther Byington attacks the hoop and puts it off the glass. Not many students were there to witness this great play by the junior.

No excuse not to support girl’s sports

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 14, 2018

It’s the chilly January Friday of first semester’s dreaded exam week. Grand Haven students rejoice over a weekend with no homework--a rarity for high schoolers. The excitement turns to the doubleheader...

Junior Alli Keyser hits the hole during a mid-season contest. Keyser led the team in a big way this past week.

The week in review: Girls Basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 5, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs kicked off the week Tuesday by hosting Muskegon in a closely contested battle with the Bucs falling 39-37. Muskegon played strong transition offense and while...

Senior Autumn Buikema looks to pass to junior Esther Byington while being heavily guarded by Forest Hills Central defenders. Buikema had a solid night with six points against the Fighting Scots.

Excellent defense leads the Bucs in stifling of Caledonia

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • January 27, 2018

What Happened: The Grand Haven varsity girls basketball team hosted Caledonia Friday night and came out victorious in a 35-24 win. Stellar defense propelled the Buccaneers to this win as points were at...

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...

Junior Allie Keyser moves the ball up the court

Lady Bucs unable to knock off top-seeded Falcons on Bucs Pride night

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • January 7, 2018

On a chilly night in Grand Haven, the girls varsity basketball team was unable to stay consistently hot in their home matchup against the top-ranked team in the state, East Kentwood. Grand Haven took a...

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,...

Seniors and juniors hugging with joy after the six senior girls, Katie Harding, Mallory Beswick, Faith Platz, Taylor Cramer, Baliey TeBeau and Emily Sexton got announced before the game.

Lady Bucs Fall Short to the Grandville Bulldogs 35-27 at Senior Night

James Harding, Photojournalist • February 13, 2014

Last night, the Grandville Bulldogs took down the Bucs in their seventh conference game at Grand Haven 35-27 during senior night for the Lady Bucs.  The Dawgs maintained the lead for the whole game holding...

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