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Oilers fall to Tarp Skunks in first ever PGCBL home opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean Oilers have officially opened Bradner Stadium for
Olean’s run of rallies ends in Class A Crossover Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HAMBURG, NY – For the better part of the afternoon,
Olean Oilers begin life in PGCBL with 7-inning loss to Jamestown Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — A new chapter in the history of the Olean
2026 Big 30 Charities Classic coaches release
The Big 30 has officially unveiled the names of head coaches and their respective staff
2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #8
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating
State budget contains increase in aid to almost every school district in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The $268 billion New York State budget contains a $15.1
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
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Union Whiskey claims victory in OWSL; Olean 1854 FC falls in lopsided affair
OLEAN, NY — One four-run inning made all the difference for Union Whiskey as it
Oilers’ power, pitching overwhelm Lizards in 6-3 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Behind a well-balanced approach at the plate, the Olean
Pollock: A trip through a sports writer’s office
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It’s flattering in its own way, though