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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

“The Den” Podcast 5/17

May 17, 2019

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The Den Podcast: Senior Edition

May 10, 2019

It's a special week on The Den Podcast, as sports fanatics Sam Woiteshek and Nick Twa are joined by the senior members of the sports team in Ashton Voorhees, Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Jack Reus and Chris Hudson. https://soundcloud.com/user-333532779/the-den-senior-edition

Junior Broc Wilson watches his shot. Wilson has led the team so far this season, playing in the No. 1 spot for all of the Bucs' tournaments.

Boys golf turns in mediocre performance at West Ottawa Jamboree

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter April 28, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: The Grand Haven boys golf team headed to the Macatawa Legends golf course to participate in the West Ottawa jamboree. This was the first time a full team was available to play  for the...

Pair of boys skiers prepared to impress at states

Mijan Ahmad Nizam, Reporter February 25, 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING: After placing fourth at regionals, juniors Mitch Bosgraaf and Jack Hardebeck are headed to states on Monday. Bosgraaf will be slalom and giant slalom skiing at states, and Hardebeck...

Senior point guard Casey Constant drives to the lane in a home game against Caledonia. Constant has led been a leader for the Bucs offensively and defensively.

Calling It Like I See It: Player Polarization

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 20, 2019

As I sat and watched the world’s most lifeless affair - Super Bowl LIII - I couldn’t help but think: Tom Brady is about to get his sixth ring. It seemed unlikely that mediocre quarterback could possibly...

Junior Owen Ross attempts to convert a layup against East Kentwood. Ross has been a catalyst for the Bucs recently, leading them in scoring over the past three games.

Boys basketball uses hot start to snap losing streak

Nick Twa, Business Manager February 6, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED/WHAT IT MEANS: The boys basketball team took on Rockford in a rescheduled away conference game on Wednesday Feb. 6, winning 48-43. A good start that gave the Bucs an eleven point lead in...

The Lady Bucs cheer after scoring a point in the regional final against Rockford. Strong defense was a hallmark for the team this year.

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...

Bruursema with the first deer he ever shot. While success has been hard to come by in recent years, Bruursema still appreciates the sport for what provides in other ways.

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:...

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