Sports

Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is

Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals

Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time since its inception, the St.

OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.
OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that

Bona men’s basketball opens A10 conference tourney vs. La Salle
PITTSBURGH, PA — This season has been far from easy for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball

Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met

Otto-Eldred capitalizes on Allegany-Limestone second-half struggles, pulls out 50-43 win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Otto-Eldred boys basketball team, staving off a late

Hakes leads Lady Terrors in clutch win over Warriors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Through nearly 32 full minutes, the Warriors

Salamanca suffers lopsided loss at the hands of Warren
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Salamanca boys basketball program has been defined by

Portville throttled by undefeated Rebels in DeCerbo showdown
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Seeing the Rebels for the second time

Port Allegany survives late Portville surge in DeCerbo Showcase
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Staving off a second-half comeback, the Port Allegany girls

Allen: James Cook is the best back in football after the Buffalo Bills hold off the Cleveland Browns
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Remember that old lottery commercial … “You’ve
