Sports

Olean boys hoops stave off challenge from Albion for Class A2 playoff win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The No. 7 seed Olean boys basketball team was

Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10)

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to

Bona women’s hoops fall to George Washington in reverse fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the second meeting of the season between

Salamanca completes season sweep of Allegany-Limestone, moves onto Class B Semis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — As the old adage goes, it is always hardest
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors fall to postseason rivals ECC; Huskies survive Section VI quarterfinals
KANE, PA – It wouldn’t be a District 9 Class A bracket without the annual

Lady Gators crack under Kane’s pressure, fall one game shy of return to D9 championship
Jamie Evens announces retirement after semifinal elimination By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA –

Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys hoops, Olean girls hoops see seasons come to an end on the road
BUFFALO, NY – Falling behind in the second half, the No. 7 seed Salamanca boy’s
