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Panthers find first round exit as they fall to Tapestry
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – In a game that was decided by unmatched athleticism and streaky shooting, the Portville boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end

Second-half struggles see Bona men’s hoops fall 75-64 to Saint Joe’s
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On the back of its second-half struggles, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team fell 75-64 to Saint Joseph’s, its first loss to the Hawks since 2018. The

Portville girls hoops rolls past Cleveland Hill 57-15 in Section 6 Class B2 first round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — Behind a high level of execution, the No. 8 seed Portville girls basketball team scored itself a comfortable 57-15 Section 6 Class B2 first

Otto-Eldred reaches D9 finals for second time in three years with late standoff against Clarion-Limestone
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – With just 12.7 seconds left on the clock, the Otto-Eldred’s girls’ basketball teams’ championship dreams hung on just a two-point lead.

Olean Food Pantry responds to SNAP cuts and surging demand
OLEAN — Cuts to SNAP benefits have caused an unprecedented increase in Olean Food Pantry (OFP) clients – one that threatens to continue despite a pending resolution to reopen the

Bona women’s basketball moves to 3-0 with comeback win over Binghamton
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BINGHAMTON — For the first time in 13 years, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has won each of its first three games to start a

About 150 attend Olean Veterans Day services in Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 150 attended Olean Veterans Day services Tuesday at the Lincoln Park Pavilion to thank veterans for their service. Shaun App, commander of

Bona men’s hoops seeking Franciscan Cup three-peat over experienced Siena
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In this modern era of college basketball, retaining players is gold. The transfer portal absorbs more talent each and every year, making itself












