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Punxsutawney's Beau Thomas celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Chucks' comeback win over Bradford. During Punxsy's 21-point fourth quarter, they knocked down four triples to bury the Owls. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second half collapse hands Bradford season’s first loss versus Chucks

December 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Through the first 16 minutes of their game against Punxsutawney, the Bradford boy’s basketball team looked sharp. Sure, they had had a

Stocker seeking Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Langworthy

December 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Erie County attorney Kevin T. Stocker, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in the 23rd District, introduced himself to

Bona men’s basketball set to square off with uber-efficient Colgate

December 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After picking up a big win on the road at Buffalo over the weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns home for

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins

December 8, 2025

PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team stayed resilient, sparking a late-game comeback to secure their second win of the season with

FILE: Olean's Caine DeGolier steps into the batters' box during the Huskies scrimmage against Pioneer on Monday. Against Frewsburg, DeGolier went 1-for-2 with one run scored. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Olean cashes in on Bears’ mistakes, open season with a win at home

April 1, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Stepping onto their home diamond for the first time this season, the Olean baseball team opened up hot, dominating Frewsburg 10-2 with

Allegany-Limestone suffers 7-2 defeat to Wellsville in season-opener

March 31, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone baseball team wasted no time putting itself to the test, facing off against a strong Wellsville side, fresh off a Section 5

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Portville opens with shutout; O-E, A-L softball dominate

March 31, 2025

GOWANDA, NY – Unable to get past Gowanda’s ace, the Portville baseball team opened their season with a shutout loss, falling 9-0. As Portville failed to find contact at the

Olean's Riley Sudbrook clears third base on her way across home during the Huskies' season-opening loss to Randolph. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Randolph homers in extra innings, spoils Olean’s season opener

March 31, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Despite plugging in two runs in the bottom of the seventh, the Olean softball team fell short of a comeback to open