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Cole Holcomb, whose parents, Jack and Beth Holcomb are from Portville, eyes a comeback despite being told he would not play football again.

Pollock: Updates on Buffalo Bills’ RB James Cook and Portville comeback story with Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb

June 16, 2025

June 6, 2025 By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Some thoughts on Bills running back

Salamanca Lizards rally late, earn 7-7 extra-innings draw with Hornell

June 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping their last two games, Salamanca Lizards coach

Olean's Chase Fischer (right) celebrates at home plate with Ryan Cainzos after hitting the Oilers' first home run of the season during their win over the Dansville Gliders. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Gerrick, Boffalo lead Oilers to win over Gliders, keep win streak rolling

June 15, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DANSVILLE, NY – Through the first weeks of the season,

Despite effort, execution evades Lizards in 4-2 loss to Hitmen

June 14, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORSEHEADS — The Salamanca Lizards had got their sophomore season as

Salamanca Lizards blanked 3-0 by Dansville in first loss of new campaign

June 13, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — As errors in the field compounded struggles at the

FILE -- Noah Gerrick finds contact during the Olean Oiler's win in the first game of a double-header against the Syracuse Salt Cats on Wednesday. On Thursday, Gerrick finished 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI as Olean downed the Hitmen. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Oilers tack on third straight win with big bats against Horseheads

June 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HORSEHEADS, NY – After picking up their first two wins

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Nolan Wilczewski takes first place at Allegany County Invitational; A-L girls cross country takes third

October 12, 2025

BELMONT, NY — Despite posting an incomplete finish as a team, Allegany-Limestone’s Nolan Wilczewski grabbed

Cattaraugus County 4-H photo) The NYS 4-H Dairy Judging Team stands with their awards at the World Dairy Expo. From left are: Hayden Ayers, Dayne Jantzi, Olivia Shawley, Larsen Swan and Coach Doug Waterman.

Cattaraugus County 4-H member excels at World Dairy Expo

October 12, 2025

Madison, Wis. — Cattaraugus County 4-H Member, Olivia Shawley traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete

Bona men’s soccer pushes #24 George Mason to the brink in high-scoring contest

October 11, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Entering its Saturday night affair, the St. Bonaventure

Salamanca suffers defeat at the hands of potent Southwestern/Frewsburg offense

October 11, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — It had been a long time since the Salamanca

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville overwhelmed by Golden Falcons; Bradford blanked by 86

October 10, 2025

FALCONER, NY– In a back-and-forth battle of unleashed offenses, the Portville football team was unable

Domonick Hirliman celebrates in the endzone during the Huskies' 35-12 win over Dunkirk. Hirliman ended with triple-digit rushing yards for the second week in a row while he came away with two touchdowns. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Huskies secure Section VI playoff berth behind third consecutive win

October 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – When everything goes right, you tend to

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