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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

Bradford goalkeeper Maddy Stark reaches up for a save during the Lady Owls' 3-2 loss to DuBois in the District 9 championship game. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford dispatched by DuBois in D9 Championship in back-to-back years

October 28, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BROCKWAY, PA – Once again meeting their Class 3A rivals on the biggest stage of the season, the Bradford soccer team was unable to exact

Having achieved her dream of playing college basketball, Iva Corluka is motivated to help the Bonnies

October 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ever since she was a kid, Iva Corluka dreamed of playing college basketball. It was a goal she worked towards for a significant

Achille Lonati is bringing a European Pro mindset to the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

October 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — When St. Bonaventure men’s basketball general manager Adrian Wojnarowski initially reached out to him, Achille Lonati said it didn’t feel real. He knew

The Bradford volleyball team poses with their newly-acquired silver medals after losing to DuBois in the District 9 Class 3A championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford swept in title game by nine-time defending champion Lady Beavers

October 27, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – They say it’s hard to beat a team three times in a row. While the Bradford volleyball team wanted to prove