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Bradford's Marcus Terwilliger (left) locks up a Kane ball handler during the Owls' win in the first day of the Randy Stebbins Memorial Tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Leading with speed, Owls outpaces Wolves in Stebbins Tournament

December 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Utilizing their natural athleticism, the Bradford boy’s basketball shook off a slow start with a fast-paced, high-octane offense that buried Kane

Wyatt Blendinger secures positioning under the rim during the Terrors' win over Smethport in the first day of the Randy Stebbins Memorial Tournament. Blendinger led O-E, posting his first career double-double in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Despite offensive struggles, Terrors collect win over Smethport in opening day of Stebbins Memorial Tournament

December 6, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For any young team with a lack of game-time experience, there’s a learning curve. When the rubber first hits the road,

Allegany-Limestone completes ‘resilient’ comeback over Bradford in season-opener

December 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER — Just last week Maddie Kahm found herself on the sidelines, yet to be cleared after sustaining a knee injury ahead of the season.

Bona women’s hoops prepared for potentially ‘dangerous’ matchup with Le Moyne

December 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — After a brief hiatus for an early-December Atlantic 10 matchup, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is set to resume its non-conference schedule with

St. Bonaventure head coach Mike MacDonald leads Thursday's practice as the Bonnies begin their summer workouts. While not new to the NCAA stage, in his first year at the helm of the Bonnies, MacDonald's first job was navigating the new landscape of Division I roster creation. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies look to round out learning curve with patchwork of experience

June 24, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE – When Mike MacDonald stepped into the Reilly Center for the first time, he did so with the winds of change at his

Gies trounces Stocker in Democratic primary in 23rd Congressional District

June 24, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Aaron Gies of Olean trounced Kevin Stocker of Erie County in the Democratic primary for Congress in the 23rd District Tuesday. Gies, a St. Bonaventure

Jay Parisella fires a pitch down range during Bradford's comeback win over Coudersport. Taking over in the top of the second, Parisella ended game with 13 strikeouts through 21 batters faced. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Parisella sparks comeback, carries Bradford Legion to win over Coudy

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After just an inning and a half, Jay Parisella was suddenly in the hot seat. Following a relatively quiet first frame, the

Needing to stress test my newly-converted Ford Transit Connect travel van, I chose Shenandoah National Park as the arena, spending three days trekking through the Blue Ridge Mountains and three nights sleeping in the cabin. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

LYLE: Up on Old Rag Mountain

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, Va. – As the golden sunlight began drifting away from the valley below, subtly crawling up and out of the hard ridges