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SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards, Hitmen settle for tie due to inclement weather
SALAMANCA, NY — The Salamanca Lizards, falling behind the eight ball early, managed to pull
NCAA Tournament expansion: The ultimate goal of money-hungry vultures
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com Greed is a disease and the world of college basketball is
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers’ bats quiet in 3-0 defeat to Steamers
OLEAN, NY — Both the Olean Oilers and the Hornell Steamer had relatively quiet nights
Lizards run out of steam in 9-5 loss to Genesee Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — With a significant chance to grab some crucial points
Oilers, Lizards each see two players named to NYCBL West All-Star team
By HUNTER O. LYLE and SPENCER BATES lyleoleanstar@gmail.com batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — Having played over half
Lizards snap losing skid behind complete game from Burdon
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORSEHEADS — Over the course of their three-game losing skid, the
Local Olean band to headline at Bradner Stadium ahead of 4th of July firework show
OLEAN — Timmy & The Kids, a local Olean band consisting entirely of Walsh Academy,
Run it back: Significant returners headline 2026-27 Bona women’s basketball roster
Crowley & Co. make key roster additions in portal, look to build on recent success
St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to face Penn State in preseason exhibition
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 29, it was announced that the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team
Olean Oilers stay red-hot, mercy rule Geneva Red Wings in seven frames
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean Oilers offense continued to be lights out,
73 seniors graduate Saturday at Allegany-Limestone’s 31st Commencement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Seventy-three Allegany-Limestone High School seniors graduated Saturday afternoon
Big scoring innings lift Olean Oilers past Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a five-game losing spell in which their offense