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Bonnies come back to upset George Mason, advance to A-10 quarterfinals
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 12, 2026
Trailing by 11 points in the second half, a clear underdog against 5th seeded George Mason, the 13th seeded Bonnies pulled off a remarkable 64-57 come...
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Bonnies hope third time is the charm vs. George Mason in A-10 tournament
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 11, 2026
The 13th seeded Bonnies blew out La Salle on Wednesday, setting up a date with 5th seeded George Mason in the second round of the A-10 tournament on T...
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Schmidt’s Bonnies stay alive, roll past La Salle in A-10 Tournament
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 11, 2026
Coach Mark Schmidt’s last season with the Bonnies lasts another day, as St. Bonaventure saved their highest scoring performance of the season for the ...
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Bonnies open A-10 tournament play against La Salle in Schmidt’s final run
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Mar 10, 2026
OLEAN — With all-time wins leader Mark Schmidt announcing his retirement, St. Bonaventure begins what could be the final chapter of the coach’s 19-yea...
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Bonnies fall to Davidson in final game before A-10 tournament
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — On a Senior Day largely overshadowed by news surrounding coach Mark Schmidt’s retirement following the season, the Bonnies (15-16, 4...
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‘I am retiring’: Bonnies’ coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit at end of season
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 07, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The crowd at the Reilly Center rose before tipoff Saturday, many holding signs and applauding the man who has defined St. Bonaventur...
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Bonnies host Davidson in regular-season finale ahead of A-10 tournament
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 06, 2026
OLEAN — St. Bonaventure (15-15, 4-13) will return for one final home game on Saturday against Davidson (18-12, 9-8), looking to end the regular season...
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Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola Chicago, ending season after 10 win improvement
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 05, 2026
The Bonnies got a look at a three-pointer to win at the buzzer in Henrico, Va., but it bounced off the back rim, ending their season in the first roun...
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C-R/B-R girls rally, fall in OT to Le Roy
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Mar 04, 2026
CANANDAIGUA — The first season of Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg girls basketball ended in overtime of the sectional final, with the newly merged prog...
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Mitchell’s big night not enough for Bonnies in OT loss to George Washington
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Mar 04, 2026
OLEAN — A monstrous performance from senior Frank Mitchell wasn’t quite enough on Wednesday, as the Bonnies (15-15, 4-13) fell in overtime to George W...
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Ellicottville’s comeback falls short in semifinals vs Global Concepts
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Mar 04, 2026
The Ellicottville Eagles’ (15-8) season came to an end on Tuesday night, as their comeback effort fell just short against Global Concepts (17-4), 56-5...
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Fillmore ousted by Oakfield-Alabama in C2 semifinals
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mar 03, 2026
Unbeaten O-A too much for Eagles, notches 57-31 win HONEOYE FALLS — The Fillmore girls’ basketball team’s defense, coach Tom Parks noted afterward, wa...
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Bulls capture 2026 Boys League Title
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Mar 03, 2026
The Bulls, champions of the 2026 Boys League (Grades 4–6), are pictured. Team members are Lucas Gunsolus, Elijah T. Cree Hall, Kobe Kinnaird, David Fo...
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Cuba-Rushford falls to York in C2 semifinals
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Mar 02, 2026
Knights ride hot 2nd half to 68-44 win GAINESVILLE — Prior to Monday night, and certainly by the end of it, the Cuba-Rushford boys basketball team had...
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Southwestern stops Salamanca in ‘B’ semis
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WEEKEND HS BASKETBALL
Mar 02, 2026
Warriors rally from 16 down, but fall short in 57-53 loss FREDONIA — Salamanca’s girls basketball sectional title defense fell just a few baskets shor...
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Olean upsets East Aurora, books ticket to Class A2 final vs Fredonia
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By HENRY BUCHAN, Olean Times Herald 
Feb 28, 2026
BUFFALO — When Olean coach Tim Kolasinski talked to his team heading into this year’s postseason run, he stressed that the playoffs marked the start o...
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