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Warriors, Huskies, Panthers take different approaches to prepare for upcoming hoops season

November 26, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Empire State gears up for the winter sports season, three basketball teams lace up from different spots on the court. A powerhouse program

Ackerman hits six triples as Pitt-Bradford notches first win

November 25, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Looking to enter the Thanksgiving break on a positive note, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s women’s basketball team earned their first

Portville's Ali Haynes rises up for a return over the net during the Lady Panthers' win over Falconer in the Section VI championships. On Sunday, Haynes led the Lady Panthers to their fourth consecutive New York State Championship, earning the Most Valuable Player award along the way. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Four in a row: Portville wins New York State Championship once again

November 24, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – There are some moments in sports, some spans of time when all the pieces fall into place. Potential is a word

Peters scores four as Warriors retain Far-West crown

November 23, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PITTFORD, NY – Despite giving up the most points in any of their three postseason contests, the Salamanca football team continued their prolific season to

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Bliss, Fillhart combine for 400 yards, six TDs in Gators win over Brookville; Olean pushes record positive with win over East Aurora/Holland

October 4, 2025

BROOKVILLE, PA – A 22-point second quarter and 19-point third carried the Port Allegany football team to their seventh win of the season, dominating Brookville 48-28. Although being held scoreless