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Eighth inning walk-off sends Smethport to the postseason on Senior Night
Riekofsky’s strong bat, stronger arm propels Hubbers on career night By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com
Village of Cattaraugus gets OK for $9.7 million for five state DRI projects
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Five projects selected by a local committee to
Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni chosen as St. Bonaventure Class of 2026 student speakers
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bates homers for Huskies win over Dunkirk; Gators get back in the win column against Bradford
OLEAN, NY – Led by Anna Bates’ big day at the plate, the Olean softball
Salamanca offense consistent, disciplined in five-inning rout of Pine Valley
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Behind a composed and effective offense, the Salamanca baseball team
Francis’ grand slam delivers overwhelming win on Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that saw a
Salamanca Lizards blanked 3-0 by Dansville in first loss of new campaign
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — As errors in the field compounded struggles at the
Oilers tack on third straight win with big bats against Horseheads
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
OLEAN, NY – Scoring four runs in the top of the seventh, the Hangry Pitches
Bradford Legion faces third straight loss with untimely mistakes against Kane
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Seeing them for the second time this
Clutch Oilers stun Syracuse with back-to-back walk-off wins, sweep Salt Cats
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
FALCONER — At the Section 6 State Qualifier meet, the Salamanca boys track and field