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(PHOTO Chuck Pollock explains, “Schmidt is in Rebuild No. 3 and here’s a bit of advice, if you’re going to the Cal-St. Northridge game, grab a program … the Bonnies have 10 new faces including three fr

‘YES’ It’s here: St. Bonaventure’s basketball season is upon us

November 1, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star Talk about sneaking

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Chris Brooks: Great seasons for Fillmore boys, girls soccer, GV/B girls; volleyball sectionals

October 31, 2024

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com DANSVILLE — The top-seeded Lady

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville’s Laney Vincent returns a ball over the net during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Randolph in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals.

Lady Panthers defeat Randolph in quarterfinals, chase fifth state championship

October 31, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE – On the course for their fifth consecutive New

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Pollock: The Buffalo Bills played past their mistakes in impressive win at Seattle

October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun and Olean

Photo: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith said it felt like a road game at times. Josh Allen said, “Crowds can be such a big part of it. I do want to shout-out to the Bills Mafia. That was a crazy scene walking off the field to the thousands of fans still here.” Photo by Mike Fiechtner/Buffalo Bills

Pollock: Despite the dominance by the Buffalo Bills in Seattle, McDermott says there’s plenty to clean up

October 28, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star You knew he was going

Salamanca, NY – Varsity Swimming Recap Coach Laurie Lafferty-John

October 28, 2024

The Swimmin’ women of Salamanca took a 2nd place overall at the CCAA Division 2

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Union Whiskey claims victory in OWSL; Olean 1854 FC falls in lopsided affair

July 11, 2025

OLEAN, NY — One four-run inning made all the difference for Union Whiskey as it

Oilers’ power, pitching overwhelm Lizards in 6-3 victory

July 11, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It’s flattering in its own way, though

Costly errors, inconsistent bats lead to Salamanca’s 8-2 defeat at Hornell

July 10, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORNELL — What was, for a moment, set up to be

‘Resilient’ Lizards come up just short against West-leading Genesee

July 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards, eyeing a change of fortunes ahead

MONDAY ROUNDUP: 716 Fitness sneaks past Bamboo Strategy in OWSL; CCFC falls 3-1 to Buffalo United

July 7, 2025

OLEAN, NY — After scoring the game’s opening run in the top of the very

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