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Portville softball falls in rock fight with Franklinville

April 23, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For both the Portville and Franklinville softball teams, offense was hard to come by. Aside from a run apiece in the second inning, nobody

Ahead of their second meeting with Smethport, the Lady Gators honored their five seniors. Pictured with their families are Alayna McKervey (front row, left to right), Maddy Errick, Brynn Evens, Savannah Hart and Alyssa Tanner. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Wilcox’s no-hitter helps Port Allegany dominate Lady Hubbers on Senior Night

April 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – On an afternoon where they hoped to honor their veteran leaders, the Port Allegany softball team pulled out all the stops.

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball officially unveils new coaching staff

April 23, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has announced the new coaching staff that will fill the bench behind new head coach Mike MacDonald. The appointments of Akbar

62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival set this weekend in Franklinville

April 23, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The 62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival gets underway Friday with the selection of a king and queen to preside over the

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean football steals win at Maryvale with game-winning kick return; Salamanca takes care of business at Springville

September 13, 2025

MARYVALE, NY — A 68-yard closing kickoff return from Mykel Rivera would carry the Huskies to a last-minute 27-26 win over Maryvale, earning the final blow in a back-and-forth battle.