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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Neff’s 24 falls in vain; Portville boys outgunned by Gowanda
KANE, PA — Despite Peyton Neff’s shooting showcase and 24 points, the Smethport girl’s basketball team was unable to steal a win on the road, losing to Kane 60-43. Throughout

Bona men’s hoops looking for defensive response against guard-heavy St. Joe’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Following its loss to Fordham on Jan. 10, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team currently stands as the only Atlantic 10 team to

Bonnies aiming to take next step towards consistent success against St. Joe’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Last time out, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team faced the daunting task of heading into the home of the current Atlantic 10

Olean boys hoops claim defensive battle over Salamanca
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The CCAA Div. I is notorious for its close contests. A league known for its parity, contests exactly like the one between the Salamanca

St. Bonaventure women’s hoops escape with narrow victory over Mercyhurst
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ERIE, PA — For the grand majority of time, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was stuck in a nailbiter on the road against Mercyhurst. In

Allegany-Limestone remains unbeaten, surviving late challenge from Olean
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Frankly, there must be very few better ways to continue an undefeated start to the season than a wire-to-wire victory over your crosstown rivals.
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford girls suffer second loss; Warriors outlast Randolph in 3-point shoot out
BRADFORD, PA – A near silent third quarter saw the Bradford girl’s basketball team’s first half lead disappear as they fell to DuBois 45-36. Returning home after three games on

County fined $148,000 over reporting time of altercation between nursing home residents
By RICK MILLER Olean Star An altercation between two dementia patients at the Machias Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in November 2024 has resulted in $148,000 in fines and a












