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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

Coach Aaron Smaka gives pep talk to girls volleyball team. The team will face off against Rockford on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Bucs’ Girls Volleyball Prepares to take on Rockford Rams

Ian Burley, Reporter September 27, 2023

The Rams will visit Grand Haven and face off against the Bucs on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Rockford and Grand Haven enter this match 1-1 in conference play and are fighting for a top spot in the OK RED Standings.  “Rockford...

Sophomore Caydee Constant goes up for a lay up through Rockford defender.

Girls Basketball loses after a hard fight to Rockford

Macayla Cramer, Reporter February 18, 2020

WHAT HAPPENED: The girls varsity basketball team was away at Rockford on Valentine's day where they faced Rockford’s aggressive and lengthy players. Grand Haven was able to put up the first two points,...

Girls basketball travels to Rockford

Girls basketball travels to Rockford

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief February 14, 2020

WHEN/WHERE: The girls varsity basketball team will travel to Rockford to take on the Rams on Friday Feb. 14. The theme for the student section is Valentine’s and tip-off will begin at 6:00 p.m. Put...

Junior Regan Riemersma strives to win her race and beat her personal record in the breaststroke. Grand Haven girls swim team competed against Rockford on Thursday October 3.

Girls Swim and Dive Loses a Tough meet to Rockford on Senior Night

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief October 7, 2019

What Happened? The girls swim team lost last night to a strong Rockford team 186-129. The Bucs battled hard, with many races ending tight, but it just wasn’t enough.  Key Players. Senior...

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...

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...

Bucs ball players discussing the game plan in between innings.

Seniors Sean Casey and Max Schweikert propel Bucs to split with Rockford

Jack Reus, Sports Editor May 23, 2017

What: The Bucs split a doubleheader against their rival, the Rockford Rams on Monday night. Pitching was excellent in both games by Sean Casey and Max Schweikert resulting in two low scoring battles, the...

Rockford puts the ball into a scrum. The team's eight assembled players must fight for the ball.

Bucs’ rugby falls to Rockford

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief April 21, 2015

What Happened: JV rugby got their first loss early in the season to Rockford 16-0. Key Player: Spring Lake student Nicholas Bush earns key player of the night for his solid and consistent hits. What's...

Junior Connor Jettner races a Rockford defender to the ball in Tuesday night's contest. Jettner came off the bench and put pressure on the Ram's defense for much of the game.

Bucs soccer remains undefeated, defeats conference rival Rockford 2-0

Schaefer Thelen, Sports Editor September 17, 2014

What happened: After being held scoreless most of the first half by an aggressive Rockford defense, the Bucs finally broke through on a penalty kick from senior Christian Dault with just 52 seconds remaining...

Varsity volleyball takes districts

Varsity volleyball takes districts

Mike Michalski, News Editor November 8, 2013

After a sweeping victory, the varsity volleyball team is the district champion. They beat Kenowa Hills three sets to zero. “It felt good to win,” junior Amy Kober said. “We didn’t play our absolute...

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