Pollock: Bills opt for cornerback with speed but coverage and tackling issues; Shedeur Sanders not selected Round 1

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Columnist One of the most stunning revelations corollary to last year’s NFL Draft was several teams admitting they did not have 32 players […]
Leaving the nest: Four Owls sign letters to play collegiate sports

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – For most high school athletes, the prospect of taking the next step and playing at the collegiate level is an out-of-reach dream, […]
From injury to 1,000: DeFazio returns to the Panthers after monthslong recovery

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com On a cold Wednesday afternoon, Aidan DeFazio moved through his daily routine. After a day full of classes and school work, the junior swapped his […]
Salamanca football gets five names on the NYSSWA Class C All-State teams

On Jan. 8, it was announced that five players from the 2023-24 Salamanca football team were named to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class C All-State teams. Quarterback Maddox […]
Salamanca’s State Championship dreams fall eight yards short
As the clock ran out and the reality of Salamanca’s loss in the State Championship set in, emotions flooded both sidelines. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle By HUNTER O. […]
Isaac’s highlight earns spotlight from NFL
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Calling his own number, Salamanca quarterback Maddox Isaac snapped the ball and made a line for the sidelines. Bursting through the gaps, […]
Portville football upsets top seeded Newfane; Lady Panthers volleyball reaches finals once again

NEWFANE, NY – Opening their postseason with a matchup against top-seeded Newfane, the Portville football team overcame a back-and-forth affair to take home a 34-21 victory in the Section VI […]
Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – A win is a win. But a blowout win in front of your home crowd is a much better way to open […]
Pollock: Despite the dominance by the Buffalo Bills in Seattle, McDermott says there’s plenty to clean up

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star You knew he was going to say something like it, he always does, dominating win or blowout loss. The Bills’ […]
Pollock: Did the ugly win by the Buffalo Bills set up a pretty AFC division finish?

Chuck Pollock explains how the return of nickelback Taron Johnson (7) and middle linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) sparked the victory. A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star […]
