Sports

HS ROUNDUP: Salamanca, A-L girls roll to big wins, O-E boys cruise past Coudersport
FREDONIA — After dropping two contests in a row, the Salamanca girls basketball team reasserted

Turnovers sink Bradford against Lady Raiders as they fall to .500
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite having several chances in the final

Bona men’s hoops look to bounce back against La Salle in 2025 home-opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time in just shy of

From injury to 1,000: DeFazio returns to the Panthers after monthslong recovery
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com On a cold Wednesday afternoon, Aidan DeFazio moved through his

Pollock: McDermott knew the Buffalo Bills would host the Denver Broncos
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist In my mind, Sean McDermott knew from

Suffocating Salamanca defense hands A-L first loss of season en route to 57-38 win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca and Allegany-Limestone boys basketball teams entered their

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

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville takes down Jamestown; Salamanca soccer drops to Cardinals
JAMESTOWN, NY – Completing their two-game road trip in Jamestown, the Portville volleyball picked up

Gators keep undefeated streak alive with rivalry win over Olean
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Since the start of the season, the

Speakers concerned over Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm ask Olean officials to join municipalities in opposition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Several speakers urged Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and the Olean

War Veterans Park splash pad reconstruction on hold after new proposal from contractor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star “It’s currently in the hands of the attorneys,” one Olean
