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Henning takes pride in growth of Synergy softball program
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By J.P. BUTLER, Olean Times Herald 
Jun 14, 2025
His wife, Michelle, had always described it as his “little baby.” And, really, that’s probably the most fitting way to put it. After all, Jeff Henning...
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NYCBL: Lizards lose first game of season, fall 3-0 to Gliders
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 13, 2025
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards couldn’t stay undefeated after getting shutout 3-0 on Friday to the Dansville Gliders. It was a completely different...
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Big 30 names Smith, Keesler as Senior Classic participants
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 12, 2025
The Big 30 Senior Classic foothall game on Aug. 2 will include local standouts such as Portville's Cole Keesler and Ellicottville's Carter Smith. Play...
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Annual Panther Hoop School begins June 30
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Jun 12, 2025
PORTVILLE — It’s time to register for the 20th annual Panther Hoop School that takes place at Portville High School June 30 through July 3. Camp will ...
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Oilers begin home slate with two walk-off wins in doubleheader
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 11, 2025
ALLEGANY — The Olean Oilers showed heart and poise with two walk-off wins over the Syracuse Salt Cats on Wednesday, winning 3-2 each game. Josh Wilson...
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Lizards back for more, aiming for competitive summer
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By SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Jun 11, 2025
Although he’s gone on to play college baseball at West Liberty University in West Virginia, Lucas Marsh plays his summer ball close to home. Growing u...
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Lizards open 2025 season with 11-1 drubbing of Dansville
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 10, 2025
The Salamanca Lizards began their NYCBL 2025 season with a bang, defeating the Dansville Gliders 11-1 with a strong performance from starting pitcher ...
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CCAA releases track and field all-stars
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 10, 2025
The CCAA track and field all-stars had nine Allegany-Limestone athletes with eight from Salamanca and eight from Franklinville-Ellicottville. Olean's ...
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F/E’s Price qualifies for states
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Connor Jackson 
Jun 09, 2025
Elizabeth Price placed second in the discus at the Section 6 state qualifier's this weekend and is headed to the New York State competition in New Yor...
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Lizards focused on development in Year 2 in NYCBL
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SAM WILSON Olean Times Herald 
Jun 05, 2025
SALAMANCA — Year two has arrived for the Salamanca Lizards, as the recent upstart NYCBL franchise will look to build on its rookie year. The Lizards f...
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