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Hinsdale youth basketball camp a first step in getting kids more involved in sports

September 21, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — As part of a plan to get more

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball upfield during the Gators' win against Jamestown on Tuesday, Sept. 8. On Saturday, Wojewoda-Ko chipped in two goals amidst a win over Fredonia. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko, Whittaker step up for Gators, Panthers; Salamanca boys lose third straight

September 20, 2026

FREDONIA, NY – An early lead for the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team proved to be

FILE -- Maddox Dickerson streaks past Otto-Eldred defenders during the Hubbers' first meeting with the Terrors on Friday, Aug. 28. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport outguns Terrors on the road; Gators come up clutch over Trojans

September 19, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Meeting for the second time of the season, the Smethport football

Portville's Christian Hall (left to right), Hayden Schappacher and Stanley Gilchrist celebrate in the endzone during the Panthers win over Olean. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers plant flag at Bradner, stay undefeated amidst first-ever meeting with Olean

September 18, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Heading into the final few minutes, the

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca soccer dominates in win No. 4; Lady Terrors improve to 6-0

September 17, 2026

PINE VALLEY, NY – Ten Warriors made their way into the scoring column as Salamanca

Thursday Night Football: Bills and Lions duel for season’s fastest start

September 17, 2026

Buffalo and Detroit kick off is 815pm at Highmark Stadium By Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports

FILE -- Otto-Eldred's Emma Button sets up a pass during the Lady Terrors' win over Cameron County to start the season. On Wednesday, Button came away with 24 assists. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred, Portville volleyball sweep at home; Olean girl’s tennis sneaks out win over Salamanca

September 16, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Seeing their fifth North Tier League opponent of the year, the

Portville's Sean Gardner tracks down a pass during the Panthers' first win of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers break the seal, end Salamanca’s hot streak in one-sided affair

September 16, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Through the first three weeks of the

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball up field during the Gators' win over Jamestown last Tuesday. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca sees third straight win; Huskies volleyball clean sheets Falconer

September 15, 2026

CATTARAUGUS, NY – Highlighted by an ace header from Presleigh Jimerson, the Salamanca girl’s soccer

Outside hitter Leora Dreher lifts off for a shot above the net during the Gators' win over Salamanca on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Gators survive in five against Salamanca

September 15, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Entering the fifth and final, the Gators

FILE -- Austyn Douglass chases down a ball during the Lady Owls' win on Saturday, Aug. 29. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Mangold’s hat trick carries Lady Owls to shutout win; Salamanca boys remain undefeated

September 14, 2026

BRADFORD, PA – Another dominant scoring performance from Alyssa Mangold saw the Bradford girl’s soccer

The Olean girl's soccer team celebrates a goal during their second win of the season over Catt-Little Valley. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Heavy-handed offense gives Olean the win over Timberwolves

September 14, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – After back-to-back games of being on their

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