The Bucs' Blade

Season recap: Girls cross country

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • November 17, 2018

The girls cross country placed 3rd consistently throughout the season, earning them 3rd overall in the OK-Red Conference this season. Unfortunately, when it came to regionals, these girls were unable to...

Senior athletes sign letters of intent

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 16, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, seniors Gabby Hentemann and Baby Hang signed their letters of intent to play cross country and softball respectively. They were met by a large crowd in the large group instruction...

Thrilling postseason for volleyball comes to end with regional loss to Rams

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • November 10, 2018

What Happened: The volleyball team hosted a highly-ranked Rockford squad for a much-anticipated regional finals matchup. A jam-packed home gym and student section showed up in full force to support their...

Hentemann and Buitenhuis run last race in muddy conditions

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • November 10, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: Seniors Abby Buitenhuis and Gabby Hentemann raced against stiff competition this past Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. States is no easy battle and with the...

Season recap: Boys soccer

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 9, 2018

The boys soccer team finished the season with a 9-3-3 overall record which resulted in a postseason berth, but ended up taking a heartbreaking loss against Jenison in the district semifinals. They had...

Bucs travel to states this weekend looking to secure a championship

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • November 9, 2018

WHAT IS HAPPENING: After a hard fought 2-1 record at Regionals and placing third in the region, the water polo team now has its eyes on the prize as they are traveling to East Kentwood to kick off the...

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 2, 2018

Fans of the Grand Haven Buccaneers and Michigan Wolverines were equally enthusiastic on Monday, when junior swimmer Kathryn Ackerman verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Ackerman, perhaps...

Spanish classes creatively celebrate ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ with altar; festive dishes

Gesa Lange, Reporter • November 2, 2018

Wednesday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 2, is “Dia de los Muertos”, the day of the dead. It is a holiday acknowledged in all spanish-speaking countries, but celebrated in Mexico. It is one of the countries...

Season recap: Boys tennis

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 2, 2018

The boys tennis team finished off their season in 6th place in the O-K Red Conference with a 9-8-1 overall record. They had to compete against some steep competition, as well as dealing with harsh weather...

Volleyball looks to capture district title versus Reeths-Puffer

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • November 1, 2018

What’s Happening: On Wednesday, the volleyball team blew a crafty Kenowa Hills squad out of the water in the district semifinals, advancing to the finals after winning all three sets with scores of 25-10,...

Boys cross country starts strong, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

Kyle Bush, Reporter • October 25, 2018

What Happened: The boys varsity cross country took second in the O-K Red conference championship. What It Means: The Buccaneers finished second for the season and will move on to the regional meet Saturday...

Girls cross country ends season with a bang at O-K Red Conference championship

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • October 25, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven cross country girls team took the O-K Red Conference Championship, one of the state’s most competitive conferences, by storm this past Thursday. The varsity runners ended...