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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
Bouncing back: Caskey claims low round at Pennhills
Caskey cards 74; Chamberlain wins Div. I title with 75 By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Star BRAFORD, Pa. – Kai Caskey had played the week before at Elkdale Country
Pollck: Basketball loses a joking gem in Frank Layden
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist When I started at the Olean Times Herald in January of 1973, I knew Frank Layden to be the colorful men’s basketball coach
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.
Pollock: Bills have several paths to a playoff berth; McDermott addresses the high scores by the defense
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Don’t tell anybody, but the Bills have found a way to win every game. All they have to do is surrender at
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s comeback falls short against OV; Terrors fall to Erie First Christian Academy at home
SMETHPORT, PA – Despite finding their footing in the second half, the Smethport boy’s basketball team could not erase their early deficit, falling to Oswayo Valley 55-42. The Hubbers’ offense
Bonnies aiming for defensive consistency ahead of final non-conference fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, seeking its first double-digit win season since 2021-22, is rolling into its final non-conference matchup of the
Genesis House ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser to light up Lincoln Park Sunday night
OLEAN — The annual Genesis House “Light the Night” fundraiser culminates Sunday night with luminaria lit up in Lincoln Park to promote awareness of area homelessness. For a $10 donation,
