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Olean bats more efficient in 7-2 tune-up game victory over Portville
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — While the final 7-2 scoreline may depict a one-sided
‘Accelerated’ Moneyball: How Jim Crowley has taken lessons from the past to reshape Bona women’s basketball
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In today’s current era of college basketball, everything
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Portville softball walks off Cassadaga Valley in Class C First Round; Olean, Salamanca softball cruise in First Round fixtures
PORTVILLE — Behind an incredibly efficient offense, the No. 7 seed Portville softball team scored
Allegany-Limestone withstands stern test from Southwestern in Class B First Round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — As the old adage goes, it’s always hardest to
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca softball books spot in playoffs with win over Medina; Portville baseball sees win streak come to an end
SALAMANCA — With a resounding 16-7 home win over Medina, the Salamanca softball team booked
Olean’s Woodring walks it off in 2-1 league finale victory over Salamanca
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Having been the regular season finale for the Olean
Chuck Pollock: Reflections on Schmidt’s stint at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist The hammer came Saturday morning when the Olean
Borrello, Sempolinski vote against Senate, Assembly add-ons to Hochul’s record state budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello criticized the Senate’s one-house
Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is
Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals
Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time since its inception, the St.
OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.
OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that