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

“The Den” Podcast, Episode 12: “Shots Fired”

Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, Brendan Vander Meer, and Caleb Berko • January 31, 2020

Sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek, Nick Twa, and Brendan Vander Meer give their hottest takes on what is happening in the world of sports. This week they are joined by Bucs' Blade Managing Editor Caleb...

Junior Jolee Houle celebrates with her team after a high-scoring first half against East Kentwood. Houle, the team's primary outside shooter, had 18 points in a loss to Muskegon in the district opener.

Record-breaking season for girls basketball suffers harsh ending in district opener

Nick Twa, Business Manager • March 6, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING/WHAT IT MEANS: Grand Haven girls basketball took on Muskegon in district playoffs action, falling 52-47 in a hard-fought battle. The final seconds ticked off the clock as a few clutch...

Junior Anna Strom fires up one of many three point shots she took during the successful season

Lady Bucs basketball season recap

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • March 20, 2018

When junior Anna Strom pulled up for a three-pointer in the district final against the Muskegon, no matter the shot went in or missed the basket, the home crowd at GHHS Fieldhouse knew it was too little,...

Senior Sophie Mariani takes the ball down the floor during a heated contest against the Panthers earlier this month.

The week in review: Girls basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 26, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs’ started their week with an away game against the Grandville Bulldogs on Tuesday. Thanks to another strong defensive outing, particularly in the second half,...

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 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...

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...

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