‘You can’t play not to lose’: Bonnies set to enter Atlantic 10 tourney with same keys for success

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Heading into the Atlantic 10 tournament, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has won four of its last five games for the first […]
Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team earned a spot in the PIAA Elite Eight, beating Serra Catholic […]
Allegany-Limestone claws back from 22-point deficit, falls short of B2 title 56-47

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — The goal for the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team this season was to compete for a Section 6 title and, according to coach Glenn Anderson, […]
Salamanca boys hoops fall 63-60 to Wilson in B2 Semis as comeback attempt comes up short

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — The No. 1 seed Salamanca boys basketball team has become synonymous with its ability to fight with its back against the wall. Look no […]
Salamanca girls hoops pummel Eden 56-34 in B2 Semifinal behind McComber’s 24 points

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA — A year after falling just short of reaching the Section 6 Class B2 Final, the No. 2 seed Salamanca girls basketball team have seen […]
Turnover troubles send Lady Panthers home in Class B2 semis

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – A night where the Portville girls’ basketball team surrendered 40 turnovers would prove to be their last of their season, resulting in […]
Salamanca boys hoops complete 18-point comeback, down Falconer 60-58 in B2 Quarterfinal

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — “If that’s not the greatest comeback in Salamanca basketball history, I don’t know what is.” Salamanca boys basketball coach Adam Bennett was left with […]
Destiny fulfilled: Terrors earn long-awaited D9 title with last-second win over ECC

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Four years came down to 0.7 seconds. After constant failure and constant persistence, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team’s dreams of capturing the […]
Stunted Lady Terrors fall to DCC in Class A championship

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – In a night where their offense just couldn’t find their footing, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team fell short in the District 9 […]
Despite foul trouble, Salamanca girls hoops cruise past Roy-Hart 68-40 in B2 Quarterfinal

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — While it was far from the cleanest game the No. 2 seed Salamanca girls basketball team had played this season, it still managed to […]
