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

Junior Owen Ross attempts to convert a layup against East Kentwood. Ross has been a catalyst for the Bucs recently, leading them in scoring over the past three games.

Boys basketball uses hot start to snap losing streak

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys basketball team took on Rockford in a rescheduled away conference game on Wednesday Feb. 6, winning 48-43. A good start that gave the Bucs an eleven point lead in...

A Bucs bowler rolls the ball in a home contest last year. This years team is young and looking to improve their mentality with each match.

Bowling suffers first loss to Caledonia

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Bucs’ bowling team clashed with Caledonia yesterday in what would turn out be a crushing 13-17 loss. The team’s attitude seemed to get in the way of their game. “It seemed like...

Top 5 funniest Super Bowl LIII commercials

Top 5 funniest Super Bowl LIII commercials

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 4, 2019

Bubly: “Bubly vs. Buble” Michael Buble stars in the sparkling water ad, as he tries to play off the company name as if it were his own. He finds himself distraught that the brand is not pronounced...

Hot takes from Super Bowl LIII

Hot takes from Super Bowl LIII

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 4, 2019

1. The most interesting part of the game was the Super Bowl record punt Let’s admit it. You didn’t miss much if you only tuned into the commercials or the halftime extravaganza that Super Bowl LIII...

Super Bowl LIII halftime show as disappointing as the game itself

Super Bowl LIII halftime show as disappointing as the game itself

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 4, 2019

It’s widely believed that the halftime show for the big game is one of the best performances for music of the year. Glamorous displays of fireworks and the most popular artists of the time come together...

A Grand Haven wrestler grapples with an opponent in a home match. The Bucs have been solid this year and begin districts in two weeks.

Wrestling dominates West Ottawa in glorious fashion

Nick Twa, Business Manager January 24, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys wrestling team took on perennial conference foe West Ottawa in an away meet Wednesday night. The squad won 68-6 and had total control of the meet the entire night....

Senior Chris Akselberg puts on his goggles in prpearation for the race. The match against the Falcons will be Akselbergs last since it is Senior Night.

Swim and dive shooting for success on Senior Night

Macayla Cramer, Reporter January 24, 2019

What’s Happening: When it comes to the boys’ swim & dive team, its business as usual. The boys are hitting the pool fast and strong these past couple weeks in training. They have been putting in...

Junior Wyatt Syzmas is crowned victorius in the Bucs home dual meet this weekend. Grand Haven begins conference play this week at home against Caledonia.

Wrestling successful at home dual meet

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 18, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys wrestling team played in a home duals meet facing Spring Lake, Battle Creek Lakeview, Howell and Reeths-Puffer. It finished the meet with a 3-1 record on the day....

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Avengers: Endgame trailer continues the suspense from Infinity War

Nick Twa, Business Manager December 13, 2018

So… that happened. That was what I thought when I finished watching the Avengers: Endgame trailer. Sure, all trailers are meant to get you excited for the movie. But this trailer took it to another level. The...

A new tradition: Grand Haven Model UN team preps for first-ever home conference

A new tradition: Grand Haven Model UN team preps for first-ever home conference

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief December 12, 2018

This Saturday Dec. 15 marks a first for the Grand Haven High School Model United Nations team (GHMUN), as they hold their inaugural conference, specifically in the LGI and four pod 1 classrooms, against...

The team celebrates after a goal. The Bucs have a gotten off to a rough start, but they have not wavered.

Hockey seeking to improve on last year’s postseason finish

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter December 6, 2018

The boys hockey season is now underway and the team has started off the season with a 2-3 record. Notable returners from last year include seniors Trevor Kalis, Christian Forbes and Kyle Eveland, as well...

Senior point guard Casey Constant works to create space in order to find an open look for a shot against Rocket defender.

Bucs’ offense struggles in season opener loss to Reeths Puffer

Jack Reus, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

What: The Bucs fell to the Rockets of Reeths Puffer on Tuesday night, 54-39.   What Happened: Grand Haven fell behind early to a veteran loaded Reeths Puffer team and were never able to recover....

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