Sports
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in
Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the
Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a
Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
Bonnies overcome 13-point deficit, knock out reigning A10 champs Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, simply, did
Salamanca punches ticket to Far-West Regional with 40-34 Class B Crossover win over Newfane
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — For the first time since 2009, the Salamanca girls
Chuck Pollock breaks down the St. Bonaventure Bonnies’ first A-10 Tourney test against Duquesne
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Five times in 18 Atlantic 10
‘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.
Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the
Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of