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‘Quiet confidence’ powers Lizards to 10-8 win over Steamers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After watching a six-run lead evaporate, it could be easy to throw in the towel, pack it in and let the mind wander to

Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships
FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at the 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. On July 14,

Bona theology prof Aaron Gies will run against Langworthy
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure University theology professor, announced plans Thursday to run as a Democrat against Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Niagara County. Gies announced two

Oilers, Lizards All-Stars tout nods as representation of continued development
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — For the Olean Oilers’ Owen Smith and Luis Arreola and the Salamanca Lizards’ Dylan Kinney and Connor Smith, their selection to the 2025 New

Bona men’s hoops prepared for matchup against improved, unchanged Fordham team
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — As the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team prepares to take on Fordham for the second time this season, it will be hoping for

Salamanca girls hoops grab wire-to-wire 50-39 win over Fredonia
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — At the end of the day, a win is a win in the CCAA Div. I according Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman. His
Thursday Roundup: Van Scoter leads Lady Terrors; Portville falls to Cassadaga Valley
WELLSVILLE, NY – Playing their fourth New York opponent of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team was led by Ayla Van Scoters’ 20 points as they defeated Wellsville 54-30.

Constant turnovers drown Lady Huskies in blowout loss to Southwestern
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Giving up over 30 turnovers throughout four quarters, the Olean girls’ basketball team suffered their eleventh loss of the season, falling to











