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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

Cole Rowden competing on the course, looking to pass runners.

Boys cross country comes out hot, unable to finish in O-K Red Conference championship

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...

Freshman Caydee Constant stares down her shot at the mid-season tournament. Constant has been the key contributor for the golf team this year.

Season recap: Girls golf

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 25, 2018

The Grand Haven girls golf team ended their regular season in 5th place overall for the O-K Red conference. Even though they had a rough go of it this season, there is still a lot of hope for next season....

Senior Avolyn Lepo rises up to spike a ball in home game against Grandville. Lepo dominated around the net Wednesday night, playing a big role in the Bucs wins.

Bucs volleyball gets pair of wins to build momentum for postseason

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 25, 2018

What Happened: On Wednesday, the Bucs hosted the East Kentwood Falcons and the Grandville Bulldogs for their last two games before a chance at a postseason run. The night started with a high-intensity...

Junior Nick Wilson swims towards the ball in a match against Zeeland East. The Bucs will have to depend on Wilsons defense if they want to advance farther in the postseason.

Bucs water polo in “survive and advance” mode this weekend at regionals

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 25, 2018

WHAT  TO EXPECT: After a mix of dominance in the first game, and hardships in the next, the Grand Haven Buccaneers placed second at Districts in Zeeland, and will now be traveling to Hudsonville to kick...

The logo for the Mario Kart Tournament hosted by the Grand Haven High School Buc Stop

New Buc Stop Mario Kart tournament revs up for inaugural contest

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief October 25, 2018

Beginning on Monday, Oct. 29, the Buc Stop will be hosting a Mario Kart Tournament, which is a first for Grand Haven High School. Led by business department teacher Mr. Schriber, the tournament was first...

Sophomore Georgia Basil swims in a meet against East Kentwood. Basil is part of standout sophomore class that has largely propelled the program in the past two years.

Taper week begins for swim team

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 24, 2018

As the swimming season dies down for the Grand Haven girls swimming team, the Bucs are not shying away from the pressure. Rather, they are swimming towards it. This 5-day stretch, often referred to as...

Junior Mark Wilgenburg swats a ball away during a home match against Zeeland East. The Chix play host to districts this weekend, where the Bucs will look to gain momentum.

Bucs water polo hoping for a good performance in district tournament

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 19, 2018

WHAT IS HAPPENING: The Grand Haven  Bucs’ water polo team seeks nothing but success when they open the postseason this Saturday. They will be traveling to Zeeland and will be playing their first game...

Sophomore Samantha Boeve goes the extra mile to try and save a point in the match against Grandville tuesday. Boeve had a solid night, and her setting was a key part in keeping the Bucs close.

Busy week in volleyball spells bad news for Buccaneers

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter October 18, 2018

What Happened: On Tuesday, the Bucs varsity volleyball team hosted the Grandville Bulldogs for their annual senior night. Aggressive attacking play kept the sets close, but the Buccaneers ended up dropping...

Jack DeKlyen heads the ball against East Kentwood. The team will look to provide more offense against Jenison in their district semifinal game.

Bucs to face Jenison tonight in home match up

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 17, 2018

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Bucs varsity boys soccer team finished their O-K Red conference season with a 6-2-3 record, 9-3-3 overall. The squad defeated Mona Shores in the district semifinals on Monday, Oct....

Members of the bench cheer on their fellow Bucs teammates. After the huge win, the Bucs are now gearing up for the postseason.

Bucs water polo gets big win over Zeeland East

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: After a strong 11-2 start, The Grand Haven Buccaneers slowed down, but still manage to finish Zeeland East off with a 12-7 victory on senior night. WHAT IT MEANS: The seniors were sent...

Junior Nick Wilson goes for ball against his opponent. Wilson has been a catalyst for the Bucs, who have been playing well as of late.

Grand Haven water polo shuts out Grandville in lopsided victory

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven Buccaneers boys water polo team traveled to a struggling Grandville team’s pool on Monday and produced a lopsided victory, with a score of 14-0. WHAT IT MEANS:  With...

Freshman Caydee Constant stares down her shot at the mid-season tournament. Constant has been the key contributor for the golf team this year.

Girls golf finishes off jamboree before regionals

Nick Twa, Business Manager October 4, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: The Buccaneers played in their home jamboree on Thursday, Sept. 27 at Grand Haven Golf Course, finishing their last match preparing for the postseason. The Lady Bucs ended up in third...

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