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SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards, Hitmen settle for tie due to inclement weather
SALAMANCA, NY — The Salamanca Lizards, falling behind the eight ball early, managed to pull themselves back into contention only for adverse weather to put a stop to their momentum.

NCAA Tournament expansion: The ultimate goal of money-hungry vultures
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com Greed is a disease and the world of college basketball is not immune. There is an extremely high possibility that for the first time since 2011,

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers’ bats quiet in 3-0 defeat to Steamers
OLEAN, NY — Both the Olean Oilers and the Hornell Steamer had relatively quiet nights at the plate, tallying just six hits apiece. But it was what the latter did

Lizards run out of steam in 9-5 loss to Genesee Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — With a significant chance to grab some crucial points in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) West Division playoff race, the Salamanca Lizards

Gators roll: Allegany-Limestone boys soccer kicks off season with 8-0 win over Chautauqua Lake
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — While it may have been a full 282 days since their appearance in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bona men’s soccer grabs season’s first win at Saint Francis; Lady Owls, Gators pick up wins on the road
LORETTO, PA — The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team is officially off the mark for the season, grabbing their first win on the road at Saint Francis. After back-to-back 3-2

Lady Hubbers drops season opener in three sets to Coudy
By HUNTER O. LYLE oleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Looking to build upon their program through trial and error, the Smethport volleyball team began their 2025 campaign with a loss to

Minus Prince, Bradford aims to remain a D-9 powerhouse
Port United looks to build on breakout 2024 season By JP BUTLER Special to The Olean Star BRADFORD, PA — In seven years as both an assistant and head coach of












