The Bucs' Blade

Volleyball has magical season marked with district title

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • December 3, 2018

The girls volleyball team finished the season with a record of 35-19-2 and which earned them fifth place in the O-K Red conference, and added a thrilling postseason run, losing to Rockford in the regional...

Season preview: Wrestling

Nick Twa, Business Manager • December 2, 2018

The boys wrestling season kicks off this week and there’s a lot to look forward to in the season. Even though senior leaders from last season such as Daniel Guillen have graduated, there’s still great...

Calling It Like I See It: Tiger Woods is back

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 29, 2018

Let me tell you a story. A story about dominance, failure and triumph. A story of an athlete of firsts and athlete of lasts. A story about a true sports legend. Too revealing? Perhaps a more well-known...

Bowling sets high goals for season with two new coaches

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • November 29, 2018

The Grand Haven Buccaneers’ varsity bowling team is going for the kill this season. They have their eyes on the prize as they aspire to win the state competition but will have to face some hardships...

Q&A with deer hunter Dylan Bruursema

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 28, 2018

Junior Dylan Bruursema is an avid deer hunter whose family has been hunting for generations. Dylan was able to share some of his hunting experience and wisdom with me. Q: How long have you been hunting? A:...

Hosley’s house of jerseys

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 28, 2018

Walking into sophomore Luke Hosley’s room, you see a sports fan’s dreamland. He has various jerseys spread out along the walls and even some on his bed. Each jersey has a story of different significance...

Senior athletes sign letters of intent

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 16, 2018

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, seniors Gabby Hentemann and Baby Hang signed their letters of intent to play cross country and softball respectively. They were met by a large crowd in the large group instruction...

Thrilling postseason for volleyball comes to end with regional loss to Rams

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter • November 10, 2018

What Happened: The volleyball team hosted a highly-ranked Rockford squad for a much-anticipated regional finals matchup. A jam-packed home gym and student section showed up in full force to support their...

Hentemann and Buitenhuis run last race in muddy conditions

Macayla Cramer, Reporter • November 10, 2018

WHAT HAPPENED: Seniors Abby Buitenhuis and Gabby Hentemann raced against stiff competition this past Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. States is no easy battle and with the...

Season recap: Boys soccer

Nick Twa, Business Manager • November 9, 2018

The boys soccer team finished the season with a 9-3-3 overall record which resulted in a postseason berth, but ended up taking a heartbreaking loss against Jenison in the district semifinals. They had...

Bucs travel to states this weekend looking to secure a championship

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter • November 9, 2018

WHAT IS HAPPENING: After a hard fought 2-1 record at Regionals and placing third in the region, the water polo team now has its eyes on the prize as they are traveling to East Kentwood to kick off the...

Ackerman commits to the University of Michigan

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 2, 2018

Fans of the Grand Haven Buccaneers and Michigan Wolverines were equally enthusiastic on Monday, when junior swimmer Kathryn Ackerman verbally committed to the University of Michigan. Ackerman, perhaps...