Salamanca bounces back into win column with CCAA win over Allegany-Limestone

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Over its last two games combined, both at the 50th Annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase, the Salamanca boys basketball team lost by a combined […]
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. […]
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Huskies pick up third straight in sweep of Trojans
OLEAN, NY – Picking up their third sweep in four games, the Olean volleyball team earned a third consecutive win in their home victory over Southwestern, winning 25-11, 25-22 and […]
Portville girls soccer claims CCAA Div. I title with shutout over Falconer/CV/MG

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For Portville girls soccer coach Mike Matz, his team’s first game of the season against CCAA Div. I rival Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove stuck in […]
Unlikely goal fuels Portville’s victory over Ellicottville/Franklinville

Panthers win 3-0 to remain unbeaten, tied for CCAA II lead PORTVILLE, NY — The Portville boys soccer team had created at least the potential for opportunities over the first […]
Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The […]
Portville volleyball sweeps Olean, avoids ‘trap game’ to remain undefeated

Pressure a non-factor as program standards keep Panthers level-headed By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Portville girls volleyball team is now over halfway through its regular season, and so […]
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville, Salamanca boys soccer split league openers; Lady Owls volleyball pick up fifth win

PORTVILLE, NY – In their first taste of league play, the Portville boy’s soccer team came out swinging, posting a 4-0 shutout over Cassadaga Valley/Falconer with balanced scoring in both […]
Gariepy scores two as Panthers second-half surge carries them to win over Olean

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After a quiet first half, the Portville girl’s soccer team exploded in the second, scoring goals in rapid succession as they built […]
Backus tallies first career goal in Panthers’ win over Olean

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Playing in one of their final games before league play begins, the Portville boy’s soccer team snuck out a win over Olean, […]
