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

Foreign court

Foreign court

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 4, 2015

A blanket of blue and gold covers the packed home bleachers. The Friday night lights gleam off the helmets as the players take the field. The crude chants of the student section overpower the more innocent...

The Buccaneer wrestling squad marches around Kellogg Arena before the start of state quarterfinals. The last time the team made it to state was 2012.

Grand Haven wrestling squad falls in state quarterfinals

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 2, 2015

What happened: The Buccaneer wrestling squad traveled to the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek on Friday, Feb. 27 to compete in the team state finals. The Bucs faced No. 2 seed Anchor Bay in the quarterfinals...

Senior point guard Amanda Merz drives to the basket during senior night in the field house on Tuesday evening. Merz finished the night with 29 points, nine rebounds, six assists and seven steals.

Grand Haven girls basketball defeats West Ottawa 59-52

Adam Abraham, Senior Staff Writer February 25, 2015

What Happened: Coming off of a tough one point loss to Grandville on Friday, Feb. 20, the girls basketball team bounced back with a 59-52 win over West Ottawa on Tuesday. The Bucs previously suffered...

Senior Adam Abraham takes the ball to the hole early in the first half during a game against West Ottawa on Jan. 27. The Bucs defeated the Panthers 65-56.

Winter sports updates

Sports section February 16, 2015

Boys Basketball Record: 5-8 (overall) 2-4 (O-K Red) Key Player: Senior Adam Abraham has been a hard worker and force in the lane all season. Abraham averages 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Quote:...

Senior Drake Morley in a match on Feb. 2, 2015 against East Kentwood. The Bucs defeated the Falcons 38-26.

Grand Haven wrestling squad claims Division 1 district title

Adam Abraham, Senior staff writer February 12, 2015

What Happened: The Buccaneer wrestling squad added yet another piece of hardware to their showcase after winning the Division 1 district championship at Mona Shores on Wednesday night. They defeated Mona...

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Buccaneer student section up for nomination as best in the state

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor January 27, 2015

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Senior heavy weight wrestler Chase VanHoefs current record is 25-1. VanHoef is ranked fourth in the state and recently signed to play football at Kent State this fall.

Player to watch: Chase VanHoef

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer January 27, 2015

Senior 285-pound wrestler Chase VanHoef is the player to watch for Grand Haven athletics this week. At the Lakewood duals meet this past weekend, VanHoef had a strong performance which helped lead the...

Combat cutting weight

Combat cutting weight

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor December 18, 2014

Two bare feet pad across a cold tile floor. A scale sits silently at the other end of the room underneath a single ceiling light. It gives off an ominous aura, the kind of intimidation that is caused by...

The Buccaneer Girls Volleyball team prepares to take on Rockford Rams

Volleyball sweeps Northview, advances to regional finals

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor November 12, 2014

  The Bucs volleyball team traveled to Zeeland East to play Grand Rapids Northview in the first round of regionals Tuesday night. The Bucs started out with a hard fought win against the wildcats...

Junior Connor Jettner races Rockford defender to the ball in a home contest on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Jettners constant pressure on the Rams 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...

Senior Christian Dault posses the ball while being tailed by Rockford defenders. The Bucs face  the Rams for a third time in district finals on Saturday.

Grand Haven soccer advances to district finals after defeating Mona Shores 1-0

Adam Abraham and Brianna Moynihan October 17, 2014

What Happened: On Thursday night the Bucs faced Muskegon Mona Shores in round two of districts. With the prospect of going home both teams came off the bench determined. Early in the first-half senior...

Fall Sports Updates

Fall Sports Updates

Sports Section October 17, 2014

Soccer   Record: 14-2-3 (8-1-1 O-K Red) Key Player: Senior Christian Dault is a leader and playmaker for the Buccaneers. Dault has tallied 6 goals and 6 assists so far. Quote: “Overall,...

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