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2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #1
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating
Bonnies see campaign come to a close with WNIT Second Round loss to MTSU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com MURFREESBORO, TN — By just about every margin, this season for
St. Bonaventure marks 90th Communications Day for area high school students
ST. BONAVENTURE — More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended
Pennsylvania boys crack 100 as they sweep Big 30 play
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – In a wire-to-wire rout, the Pennsylvania boy’s
Pennsylvania girls seal Big 30 Senior Classic win with last-minute defense
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – From being behind, to finding a comeback,
New York high school baseball teams set to start 2026 campaigns
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com The sheets of snow that have long blanketed the ballparks of
Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships
FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at
Oilers, Lizards All-Stars tout nods as representation of continued development
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — For the Olean Oilers’ Owen Smith and Luis Arreola
Bouncing back: Caskey claims low round at Pennhills
Caskey cards 74; Chamberlain wins Div. I title with 75 By J.P. BUTLER Special to
Pollck: Basketball loses a joking gem in Frank Layden
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist When I started at the Olean Times Herald
SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards, Hitmen settle for tie due to inclement weather
SALAMANCA, NY — The Salamanca Lizards, falling behind the eight ball early, managed to pull
NCAA Tournament expansion: The ultimate goal of money-hungry vultures
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com Greed is a disease and the world of college basketball is