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Punxsutawney's Beau Thomas celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Chucks' comeback win over Bradford. During Punxsy's 21-point fourth quarter, they knocked down four triples to bury the Owls. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second half collapse hands Bradford season’s first loss versus Chucks

December 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Through the first 16 minutes of their game against Punxsutawney, the Bradford boy’s basketball team looked sharp. Sure, they had had a

Stocker seeking Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Langworthy

December 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Erie County attorney Kevin T. Stocker, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in the 23rd District, introduced himself to

Bona men’s basketball set to square off with uber-efficient Colgate

December 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After picking up a big win on the road at Buffalo over the weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns home for

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins

December 8, 2025

PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team stayed resilient, sparking a late-game comeback to secure their second win of the season with

Photo by Bob Crandall Addie John battles for possession against Catt-Little’s Makenzie Harvey during the Lady Eagles' 7-0 win. John ended with two goals and an assist.

Regional Sports Round-up

October 20, 2024

Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford’s Tommy Langdon finds a gap and rushes in for a touchdown during the Owls’ 71-13 win over Coudersport on Friday.

Owls demolish Coudy during last game at Parkway Field

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Sometimes it’s good to get punched in the mouth. Figuratively, of course. After a dismal first quarter full of mishaps and struggles, the Bradford football

Ellicottville’s Teaghan Finn boots a shot up field during the Lady Eagles shutout win over the Lady Timberwolves. | Photo by Bob Crandall

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win

October 19, 2024

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – On a night paying homage to their seniors, the Ellicottville girl’s

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as