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Photo by Bob Crandall Addie John battles for possession against Catt-Little’s Makenzie Harvey during the Lady Eagles' 7-0 win. John ended with two goals and an assist.

Regional Sports Round-up

October 20, 2024

Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford’s Tommy Langdon finds a gap and rushes in for a touchdown during the Owls’ 71-13 win over Coudersport on Friday.

Owls demolish Coudy during last game at Parkway Field

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Sometimes it’s good to get punched in the mouth. Figuratively, of course. After a dismal first quarter full of mishaps and struggles, the Bradford football

Ellicottville’s Teaghan Finn boots a shot up field during the Lady Eagles shutout win over the Lady Timberwolves. | Photo by Bob Crandall

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win

October 19, 2024

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – On a night paying homage to their seniors, the Ellicottville girl’s

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Olean’s Austin Miles wraps up Lewiston Porter’s Jackson Courts during the Huskies’ 29-7 win on Friday.

Huskies scorch Lewiston-Porter for 29-7 Homecoming weekend win

September 21, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE Olean Star OLEAN – As they filtered through the tunnel out of Bradner Stadium, the Olean High School student section had plenty to celebrate. Not only were they about

Online auction to benefit Warming House

September 21, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — A Silent Auction to complement the Empty Bowls & Baskets Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26, at St. Bonaventure’s Richter Center is now live. Proceeds from the dinner

Wellsville swimming still undefeated; Soccer, tennis action from around Allegany County

September 21, 2024

By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com Wellsville 95, Wayland-Cohocton 70 (3-0-1) WAYLAND — After starting their four-peat title defense with a tie against Letchworth, the Sea Lions have continued to

DEC graphic Hundreds of acres in the Cattaraugus County towns of Persia, Otto and East Otto would be logged — included large clear-cuts — under a state DEC plan

Zoar Valley Coalition plan demonstration Saturday to stop logging

September 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Zoar Valley activists plan to demonstrate Saturday near where the state plans to log hundreds of acres of trees — including old growth trees —