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
Senior Amanda Merz dribbles the court in a practice on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Merz averaged 4.9 points per game as a sophomore, 11.9 as a junior and will carry the scoring load in her senior season. "I was more of a passer and more of a role player my sophomore year and then became a little more of a scorer my junior year, but now since Taylor [Craymer] and all them graduated, I'm definitely more of a scorer and everybody is looking to me to make the play," Merz said.

Senior Amanda Merz finds success through scrappy play and hard work

Schaefer Thelen, Sports Editor • December 15, 2014

When senior guard Amanda Merz missed two critical free throws in the fourth quarter of a one-point loss to East Kentwood last season, it did not sit well with her. That weekend, the tough-minded Merz...

Senior Christian Dault rises up for a header in Wednesday night's contest.

Bucs soccer ties East Kentwood 1-1

Schaefer Thelen, Sport Editor • October 9, 2014

What Happened: With a win Wednesday night, the Bucs would have earned a share of the O-K Red Conference title with East Kentwood. As a result, both teams came out of the gates hard, battling up and...

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...

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