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2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 12

Nick Garvale, Reporter • February 13, 2018

Notable American Others: On Monday, February 12 Jamie Anderson won gold today for women's snowboard slopestyle when on her second run, she didn't land the final jump and went straight to the bottom to...

2018 Winter Olympics: Results from Feb. 11

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • February 11, 2018

Notable American Results: In the second full day of competition in PyeongChang, the United States made gains in both the Men’s Luge and Women’s Ice Hockey events, as Chris Mazdzer clinched America’s...

The week in review: Girls Basketball

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • February 5, 2018

What Happened This Past Week: The Lady Bucs kicked off the week Tuesday by hosting Muskegon in a closely contested battle with the Bucs falling 39-37. Muskegon played strong transition offense and while...

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...

Clash of the ages: sharp-shooting Bucs aim to beat Lakers again

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • December 15, 2017

What: The Bucs host rival Spring Lake for the annual Battle for the Drawbridge on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Expect an intense and loud atmosphere at this special rivalry game. The contest, as of late,...

Bucs start season off right with statement win over Mona Shores

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • December 9, 2017

What: The Buccaneer boys varsity basketball team proved they are a force to be reckoned with on Friday night as they dominated the Mona Shores Sailors, 67-31. Due to the Bucs’ outstanding perimeter...

Grand Haven aims to sink the Sailors in season opener

PJ Mofett, Reporter • December 8, 2017

On Friday night shoes will whine on the polished wood of the court in Mona Shores high school while screaming fanatics fill the student section. The gymnasium air thickens with anticipation. As we enter...

Bucs hockey lights up scoreboard en route to victory over Jenison

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • December 2, 2017

What Happened: This past game could be thought of as the best the Bucs have played all season, as they went on the road to face Tier 3 O.K. Red rival, Jenison, which ended up as a 6-2 dismantling of the...

Bucs open conference play with Friday night road clash

Jack Reus, Sports Editor • December 1, 2017

What: The Grand Haven varsity hockey team travels to Georgetown ice arena to play against Jenison for their hardest test so far this season and quite possibly the toughest conference game of the year....

Bucs hockey takes down Portage Northern with late-game heroics

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • November 29, 2017

What Happened: The Bucs closed out an early season tournament with a nail-biter victory over Portage Northern, winning 5-4. It was a solid response after dropping a close game in OT the night before. Senior...

Hard-hitting Bucs lose home opener in OT

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief • November 18, 2017

What Happened: Grand Haven began their 2017-18 hockey campaign with a clash against Byron Center. The contest ended up not going in the Bucs favor, as they lost 3-2 in overtime. Grand Haven opened the...

Ackerman and the Olympians

Nick Garvale, Reporter • November 9, 2017

Starting October 19 for four days, sophomore Kathryn Ackerman was selected to travel to Colorado to train with Olympians and swim with girls more her speed and skill. Ackerman is getting more well known...