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Noah Bolanga, a freshman guard from France, drives to the basket against Kent State Tuesday night. St. Bonaventure photo)

Embarrassing end for Bonnies in NIT opener

March 20, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist ST. BONAVENTURE — For the second straight

Pitt-Bradford's Jamarion Butler glides to the rim during the Panthers' win over Carlow on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Leading the conference in scoring, Butler ended his collegiate career by being named the AMCC Player of the Year. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

‘It felt like destiny:’ Pitt-Bradford ends historic season with list of awards

March 19, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Nearly two weeks after the University of

Bonnies conclude campaign, bow out of NIT with 75-56 loss to Kent State

March 18, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Unfortunately for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team,

Bonnies set to make triumphant return to NIT, host Kent State in first round

March 17, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — A new chapter in the long history between

Brandon Beane said “It’s not ideal to have two guys with (suspensions) … Both guys have never had any issues off the field. It’s a tough lesson of where do you get your supplements or whatever happened.” Buffalo Bills photo)

Pollock: An embarrassing week for Bills’ GM Beane who has been at his best in free agency

March 17, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It hasn’t been the best of weeks

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team accepts NIT invite, hosts Kent State in first round

March 16, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — The postseason has returned to the Reilly Center. The St. Bonaventure men’s

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

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Slow-Pitch softball sees field of lopsided victories

June 12, 2025

OLEAN, NY – Scoring four runs in the top of the seventh, the Hangry Pitches

Bradford's Lucas Wallace throws an out to first during Post 108's loss to Kane on Thursday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford Legion faces third straight loss with untimely mistakes against Kane

June 12, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Seeing them for the second time this

The Olean Oilers rush the field to celebrate with Josh Wilson who sealed the win in the first game of a double-header against the Syracuse Salt Cats with a walk-off RBI single. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Clutch Oilers stun Syracuse with back-to-back walk-off wins, sweep Salt Cats

June 11, 2025

Wilson’s walk-off single steals Game One; Gerrick wins Game Two on walk-off wild pitch By

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lecceardone, relay teams represent Salamanca boys track at State Qualifiers; Bradford Legion falls to St. Mary’s

June 11, 2025

FALCONER — At the Section 6 State Qualifier meet, the Salamanca boys track and field

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