Sports

Salamanca wins season-opener over Otto-Eldred behind consistent performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — From a “gutsy” effort on the mound to laying

Allegany-Limestone softball opens season with walk-off win over East Aurora
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The campaign could not have gotten off to a

NY Softball Preview: Experienced cores of veteran players set to take up the torch
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For a number of our New York softball teams,

O-E baseball, softball open campaign with mix of experience, youth
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – With the lights at the Terror

Owls track and field enter 2025 season fully loaded
BRADFORD, PA – Setting their sights on a repeat District 9 Class 3A championship, the

Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Tri-County Trout Derby
ARCADE, NY — Carrying-on a popular and successful event, the Arcade Area Chamberof Commerce will

East State Street closed between Fulton and Clinton streets due to water line leak; detour in place
Be prepared for a detour along East State Street today (Friday). Beginning at 6 a.m.,

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps another; Salamanca soccer escapes double OT with a win
PORTVILLE, NY – Facing their sixth league opponent of the season, the Portville volleyball team

Second half shutout keeps Gators’ flawless streak alive
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For 75 minutes, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer

St. Bonaventure jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities

Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western

Higgins recognized by county lawmakers for contributions to IDA board, Allegheny River Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Joseph E. Higgins of Allegany was recognized
