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Oilers' first baseman Chase Fischer attempts to catch a Rapids' baserunner off guard with a tag out during Olean's second loss of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Genesee’s early lead steamrolls into blowout loss for Oilers

June 16, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – After riding high over the past week, the Olean Oilers’ wave of momentum came crashing down during their first appearance in front

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca Lizards fall to Horseheads; Borussia Bees run up score on Cattaraugus County FC

June 16, 2025

HORSEHEADS, NY — The scoring opportunities were there for the Salamanca Lizards in their 7-1 loss to the Horseheads Hitmen, but to their dismay they were unable to cash in

Cole Holcomb, whose parents, Jack and Beth Holcomb are from Portville, eyes a comeback despite being told he would not play football again.

Pollock: Updates on Buffalo Bills’ RB James Cook and Portville comeback story with Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb

June 16, 2025

June 6, 2025 By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Some thoughts on Bills running back James Cook and Steelers inside linebacker Cole Holcomb: YOU MAY have noticed Cook’s name has

Salamanca Lizards rally late, earn 7-7 extra-innings draw with Hornell

June 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping their last two games, Salamanca Lizards coach Jerico Weitzel emphasized that there was no need for panic, to trust in the work

Monday Roundup: Lady Terrors earn revenge win over Port, Bradford edges Cameron County and Salamanca remains perfect in league play

January 14, 2025

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – In a rematch of their first game of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team earned a little revenge, beating Port Allegany 45-36 in hostile territory.