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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

Second half struggles doom Panthers at Houghton

November 23, 2024

Houghton, N.Y. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford women’s basketball team was back on the road Friday evening, as they traveled to Houghton for a non-conference matchup against the

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors’ quartet leads to redemption win over NoPo; Olean snaps losing streak with fourth-quarter comeback over Dunkirk

January 30, 2026

ULYSSES, PA – Traveling into enemy territory in search of redemption, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team avenged the only blemish on their North Tier League record, beating Northern Potter 59-41.