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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 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....

Junior Trevor Holleman charges to a ground ball in a match earlier in the season. Holleman kept the Bucs in the tense rivalry contest against Spring Lake

Lakers take down Bucs in crushing double-overtime loss; round two coming Tuesday

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief April 29, 2018

What Happened: In a rivalry clash that went to double overtime, the boys Buccaneer lacrosse team would not end up victorious, allowing five unanswered goals, including the game-winner for Spring Lake in...

Senior Kellum Bridgeforth with an aggressive take to the hoop

Buccaneer Boys basketball season recap

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 29, 2018

Two words to describe the 2017-18 Grand Haven Varsity boys basketball season are triumph and courage. This past season was full of excitement and pride but also road bumps and adversity.   The...

Top 5 funniest movies of all time

Top 5 funniest movies of all time

Jack Reus, Sports Editor March 6, 2018

Everyone needs a little comedy in their life, or just a good laugh or two. I am a funny movie enthusiast and am interested in presenting to you my top five favorite comedies. So next time you’re feeling...

Malic Love drives to the basket, looking to score.

Bucs finish regular season with loss to FHC

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 28, 2018

What: The Buccaneers fell to Forest Hills Central last night, 60-54 in what was the teams final regular season game. Grand Haven was able to finish off the regular season with a 14-7 record. Despite the...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 21

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 22, 2018

Women’s Hockey Hysteria: It was a big day for the United States in PyeongChang. One of the key victories was for the women’s hockey team. In a game for the ages, the U.S. took home gold medal with...

Kellum Bridgeforth with an aggressive take to the hoop.

Buccaneers defeat Grandville Bulldogs on senior night

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 21, 2018

What: On senior night in Grand Haven, the Bucs were able to pull out a 51-36 victory over the visiting Grandville Bulldogs. Aggressive defense and a fast pace offense contributed mightely to the Buccaneer...

Kellum Bridgeforth with a solid take to the hip

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 from Feb.16

Jack Reus, Sports Editor February 17, 2018

Notable American Results: As day seven of Olympic competition comes to a close, the Norwegians are holding their first place spot, standing with 22 medals, followed by Germany with 17 and Canada with 15....

Kellum Bridgeforth brings the ball up court against West Ottawa

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. 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...

Fellow junior Trevor Holleman and I playing against rival Spring Lake freshman year. That was my last season of basketball. Due to my size, I saw limited playing time, but I made sure to always have a positive impact in every opportunity I got.

Slaying the size-demons

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief January 19, 2018

Let’s take it back in time. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. I was in the eighth grade at Lakeshore Middle School and there was only one thing I could think about during that fall day: did I make the A or...

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