Lizards, Steamers tie, combine for 28 runs in season finale thriller

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — On the final day of their season, the Salamanca Lizards — a team that has struggled with consistency on the offensive end — combined […]
Portville, Allegany-Limestone occupy most Girls Corporate Cup roster spots of local schools

BRADFORD, PA — The ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase is officially less than a week away. And now that we have broken down the New York and Pennsylvania […]
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards sweep Watertown Rapids in DH, OWSL Playoffs get underway with lopsided wins

SALAMANCA, NY — With a doubleheader sweep of the Watertown Rapids, the Salamanca Lizards have officially taken themselves out of last place in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) […]
No quit in Salamanca: Lizards topple West-leading Genesee with 7-1 victory

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HOUGHTON — While the Salamanca Lizards may officially have been knocked out of the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) postseason race, “quit” is not a […]
Lizards’ late rally comes up short in 6-4 loss to Gliders

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DANSVILLE — While the 6-4 final scoreline may paint a picture of a close affair, the majority of the game between the Salamanca Lizards and the […]
Off-kilter performances see Lizards fall 10-3 to Genesee Rapids

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Time is against the Salamanca Lizards in their race for the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) Playoffs. But luckily for them, they had […]
Allegany-Limestone sees seven Corporate Cup boys team nods; Portville, Salamanca represented by one apiece

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — With the ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase less than two weeks away, let’s break down the New York rosters, starting with […]
‘Quiet confidence’ powers Lizards to 10-8 win over Steamers

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After watching a six-run lead evaporate, it could be easy to throw in the towel, pack it in and let the mind wander to […]
Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships

FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at the 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. On July 14, […]
Oilers, Lizards All-Stars tout nods as representation of continued development

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — For the Olean Oilers’ Owen Smith and Luis Arreola and the Salamanca Lizards’ Dylan Kinney and Connor Smith, their selection to the 2025 New […]
