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Oilers return to winning ways with sweep of Rochester
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Leading with defense and ending with offense,

Lizards offense comes to life in double-header sweep of Oilers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Over the course of their six-game winless streak, consistent

Lizards, still in search of consistent offense, fall 3-1 to Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards’ search for consistent production on the

Terrors, Gators, Hubbers represent NTL with 10 Big 30 All-Stars; Bradford sends two to August showcase
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In just over six weeks, the Twin Tier football stars

Four additions set for immortalization in Olean Athletics Wall of Fame
OLEAN — On June 21, Olean High School is set to see four more names

Pollock: Stew Barber protected Jack Kemp’s blind side for the Bills, clashed with Knox and was bigger than life in Bradford
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist He wasn’t a super-big guy at least by

HS BASEBALL PREVIEW: Next-Man-Up needed in Pennsylvania
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As teams warm up their bats and break in the

Bona women’s hoops look to keep its postseason alive at Middle Tennessee State
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — On March 19, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team

Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535

Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic
PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall

Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties

Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s
