Olean Star

Latest News

Allegany-Limestone still ‘a work in progress’ in early portion of season

December 17, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Through four games into the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team’s season, head coach Glenn Anderson knows there is still a mountain of work ahead of

Madey McKean sneaks a pass through the lane during Smethport's loss to the Lady Raiders on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Youth shows in Smethport’s 30-point loss to Lady Raiders

December 16, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA — Game-time experience is important for every young team. However, that encompasses not only the wins and narrow losses. Sometimes, losing badly is

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Olean boys suffer first league loss, Pitt-Bradford completes second-half comeback over La Roche

December 16, 2025

FREDONIA, NY — The Olean boys basketball team suffered its first league loss of the season behind twin 16-point outings from Fredonia’s R.J. Koopman and Donovan Dowdy. The Huskies, eventually

Michael Sheeler finishes a fast break at the rim during the Terrors' win over Oswayo Valley on Monday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second-half surge lifts Terrors over Oswayo Valley

December 15, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Shaking off a rhythmless first half of play, the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team showcased their resilience, sticking to their guns and

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean football steals win at Maryvale with game-winning kick return; Salamanca takes care of business at Springville

September 13, 2025

MARYVALE, NY — A 68-yard closing kickoff return from Mykel Rivera would carry the Huskies to a last-minute 27-26 win over Maryvale, earning the final blow in a back-and-forth battle.