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THURSDAY ROUNDUP: O-E, Port, Smethport come away with league wins; Olean wrestling falls to Falconer

January 16, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Behind Baylee Francis’ five 3-pointers and 23 points, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team added yet another North Tier League win to their resume, dominating Austin 56-39.

Portville boys hoops roll to third win in four games following system alterations

January 16, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The Portville boys basketball team did not have a terrific start to its 2025-26 season, dropping five of its first six games. But with

Bradford's Cami Sheeley looks to finish at the rim as she runs the fast break. Sheeley finished with eight points in the Lady Owl's loss to Punxsutawney. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

In second showing, Punxsy sweeps Lady Owls

January 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Seeing Punxsutawney for the second and final time this season, the Bradford girl’s basketball team was unable to exact revenge, instead falling

Bona men’s hoops suffer defeat at St. Joe’s, drop to 0-4 in Atlantic 10 play

January 15, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA, PA — For the first time in 19 years, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has started Atlantic 10 conference play without a win through

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Evens notches 100th career 3-pointer in win over Austin; Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys fall short at home

January 29, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Playing on the second night of a back-to-back homestand, the Port Allegany girl’s basketball team got back into the win column with a 43-21 North Tier