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Early offense, dominant pitching paces Oilers in critical win over Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It is officially crunch time for the Olean Oilers. Ahead of their July 23 fixture against the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, the Oilers sat 0.5
Olean City Fire Department training largest number of recruits in many years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last week, the newest batch of Olean City Fire Department recruits passed the midway point in its 12-week training session. Seven new recruits and a
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers edge out win over Ironbacks in Niagara
ST. CATHARINES, ON — It was hits galore north of the border with the Olean Oilers and the Niagara Ironbacks combining for 24 on the day. And while the visitors had
New York seeking three-peat, all-time series lead in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — The 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic was historic. Not just for the eye-widening 56-0 scoreline that went in favor of New York’s squad,
Portville brings right mindset on offense, takes down Falconer 11-4
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — While in the midst of a chaotic, up-and-down season in which his team sits with an even 5-5 record, Portville softball coach Bill Torrey
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean softball smashes Marauders; A-L baseball shut out by Wellsville
DUNKIRK, NY – Bouncing back from two straight loses, the Olean softball team regained confidence with a 17-0, four-inning win over Dunkirk. The Huskies’ bats came ready to play, with
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: A-L baseball falls in extras; Portville softball, Olean baseball victims of late offense in losses
DUNKIRK, NY — In an ultra-competitive CCAA Div. I, one run can make all the difference. Unfortunately for the Allegany-Limestone baseball team — currently last in the league — it
Big bats lift Bradford over Oswayo Valley, complete season sweep
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – With equal parts of patience and power at the plate as well as a hive-mind defense in the field, the Bradford softball
