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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

Boys soccer beats Spring Lake on Bucs Pride night

Boys soccer beats Spring Lake on Bucs Pride night

Alexandra Bakker October 3, 2022

What happened: The boys varsity soccer team won 2-0 against Spring Lake at the Bucs Pride game last Thursday. What does this mean: The boys are ranked second in the conference and first in the district....

Boys soccer defeats Jenison

Boys soccer defeats Jenison

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief September 9, 2021

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

Boys soccer defeats West Ottawa

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief September 30, 2020

Senior Gavin Jonker battles for the ball against Caledonia. Jonker, among with the rest of the senior, have acted as leaders for a primarily young team this year.

Boys soccer starts slow, never recovers in loss to Hudsonville

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief September 17, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED The Grand Haven varsity boys soccer team fell to Hudsonville on Tuesday night 5-3. Down 3-1 at halftime, the Bucs got a quick goal to cut the deficit to one. However, Hudsonville responded...

Opinion: No harm in cornrows

Macayla Cramer, Reporter November 28, 2018

I didn’t realize little girls were racist. I wasn't the only one returning from spring break with bronzed skin, Florida apparel and my curls twisted into tight, woven cornrows braids back in elementary...

A Buccaneer player dribbles past a Jenison opponent. A dynamic offense is what fueled the Bucs' 3-0 record this week.

Girls Soccer Weekly

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 6, 2018

What Happened: On Monday, the Buccaneers traveled to West Ottawa and won 5-3. After recent weeks of a sputtering offense, Grand Haven finally were able to get it going. Junior Alli Keyser led the Bucs...

Junior Joe Walsh making moves on his defender during a home conference contest.

Bucs unable to fight off elements and the Falcons in regional loss

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 26, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneers traveled to Portage to face off against East Kentwood in a regional match. Through downpours and chilly fall temperatures, the Falcons and the Bucs were locked in a defensive...

Junior Joe Walsh shows aggressive play and escapes defender in a home match against Rockford.

Bucs move a step closer to district title

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 20, 2017

What Happened: The Buccaneers traveled to West Ottawa came out victorious against the Panthers, winning a chippy and hard-fought game 2-0. Previously in the season, the Bucs had tied twice against West...

Boys varsity soccer defeats the Rockford Rams, 3-1

Boys varsity soccer defeats the Rockford Rams, 3-1

Jordan De Klyen, Sports Reporter September 18, 2015

What happened: Last night the Grand Haven boys varsity soccer team traveled to Rockford to face the Rams. Junior forward Mason Harloff scored in the first half carrying the Bucs into halftime with a 1-0...

Mast will enter his third season as a varsity competitor this Fall. Starting out on the field as a sophomore in the 2013, Mast did not immediately assume the leader position. “As a sophomore, I stayed back and just did my job, which was keeping the ball out of the net,” Mast said. Going into his senior year, Mast feels prepared to lead his team with plenty of experience and wisdom under his belt.

A Goalie With Goals

James Harding, Photographer February 23, 2015

     

Junior Connor Jettner races Rockford defender to the ball in a home contest on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Jettner's constant pressure on the Ram's defense helped the Bucs win 2-0.

From football to fútbol

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer October 29, 2014

A year ago junior Connor Jettner was padded up on the football field. But after a summer of kicking a ball around and a proposition from a friend, Jettner decided to return to a game he once loved. “A...

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