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2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 19

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 20, 2018

Notable American Results: The Americans could only secure one medal on Feb. 19, with a bronze medal coming from the Ice Dance event in Figure Skating. It was a great day on the ice for both Olympic hockey...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 18

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • February 19, 2018

Notable American Results: In the second to last Sunday of winter Olympic competition from PyeongChang, with numerous events having medal events on the line, the United States was not able to make any major...

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...

Strong defensive showing in Buccaneer victory over Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • February 18, 2018

What: The Buccaneers put an end to a game three game losing streak on Friday night by beating the Rams of Rockford, 38-35. Grand Haven got out fast and was able to hold a lead for the whole game. Strong...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results Feb. 15

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 17, 2018

Notable American Results: It was a disappointing day in regards to medals for the United States after Mikaela Shiffrin failed to medal and the United States couldn’t pick up a single medal in any other...

Buccaneers hope to end losing streak by beating rival Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • February 15, 2018

What: The Buccaneers look to get back on track after three straight losses and most recently, a blowout 27 point deficit to the Hudsonville Eagles. Their challenger, the Rockford Rams. A Grand Haven arch...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 14

PJ Moffet, Reporter • February 15, 2018

Notable American Results: The most anticipated competitor, Mikaela Shiffrin representing the U.S., started the youngest Olympic slalom champion. All eyes were on her to see how she’d perform after a...

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...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 13

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • February 14, 2018

Notable American Results: Yesterday was an eventful seventh day PyeongChang. After U.S. halfpipe snowboarder Chloe Kim won gold for the women’s side, Shaun “Red Tomato” White took gold in the halfpipe...

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...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 11

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • February 11, 2018

Notable American Results: In the second full day of competition in PyeongChang, the United States made gains in both the Men’s Luge and Women’s Ice Hockey events, as Chris Mazdzer clinched America’s...

Top 5 Super Bowl LII commercials

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • February 5, 2018

Groupon: “Who Wouldn’t” Good Super Bowl commercials have always thrived on shots below the waist or to the gut. Groupon’s is no different as a PAT kick to the gut produces an immediate laugh....