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‘Accelerated’ Moneyball: How Jim Crowley has taken lessons from the past to reshape Bona women’s basketball
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In today’s current era of college basketball, everything is new. Recruiting, coaching, name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, the transfer portal, redshirting —
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Portville softball walks off Cassadaga Valley in Class C First Round; Olean, Salamanca softball cruise in First Round fixtures
PORTVILLE — Behind an incredibly efficient offense, the No. 7 seed Portville softball team scored a 7-6 victory over No. 10 seed Cassadaga Valley in the first round of the

Allegany-Limestone withstands stern test from Southwestern in Class B First Round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — As the old adage goes, it’s always hardest to beat a team a third time. The No. 6 seed Allegany-Limestone softball team found that

First Friday Art WalkÂ
Olean, NY — Beat City Music and the Tri-County Arts Council, along with Christie Brook( Christie’s Boutique) and a growing number of uptown businesses are teaming up to present a First Friday

Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni chosen as St. Bonaventure Class of 2026 student speakersÂ
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena this weekend, highlighted by student speakers whose
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bates homers for Huskies win over Dunkirk; Gators get back in the win column against Bradford
OLEAN, NY – Led by Anna Bates’ big day at the plate, the Olean softball team recorded their fifth consecutive win, beating Dunkirk 12-7 as they prepare for the upcoming

Salamanca offense consistent, disciplined in five-inning rout of Pine Valley
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Behind a composed and effective offense, the Salamanca baseball team took care of business in five innings against Pine Valley. The Warriors had already faced

Francis’ grand slam delivers overwhelming win on Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that saw a barrage of hits from up and down the roster, the Otto-Eldred softball team honored their












