Hunter O. Lyle

Sports Editor for the Olean Star Covering youth, high school, college sports in the Twin Tiers | Writer/Photographer/Videographer | Bradford, PA

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In a meeting of North Tier League rivals, the Port Allegany softball team ends a seven-year dry spell against Otto-Eldred, finally notching a win in a nine-inning marathon. Read my full game story, out now:

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As teams around PA gear up for the ensuing high school baseball season, everyone is looking towards their next man up. Read my full baseball preview, out now:
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After two breakout seasons, Catt-Little Valley and Port Allegany both see their hard work represented with Big 30 All-Star selections. Check out the New York and Pennsylvania boy's roster, out now:
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With just three days until the tenth annual Big 30 Senior Classic, take a look at the New York and Pennsylvania girls rosters, out now:
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With the announcement of the North Tier League All-Stars, the Port Allegany boys and Otto-Eldred girls swept up field, each coming away with three selections. Read my full story, out now:
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Some peaks are just too high to climb. For the Otto-Eldred girl's basketball team, their mountain proved to be Bishop Guilfoyle, who ultimately dispatched the Lady Terrors in the first round of the PIAA state tournament. Read my full game story, out now:

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Despite outscoring their previous three quarters combined, the Olean boy's basketball team was unable to complete the comeback over Fredonia, ending their season in the Section 6 championship. Read my full game story, out now:
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Opening with a dominant offensive flurry, the Olean boy's basketball team cruised past East Aurora to earn their spot in the Section VI championship for the third time in five years. Read my full game story, out now:
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Keeping their season alive with a win over Moniteau, the Port Allegany boy's basketball team earned a PIAA state tournament bid for the first time in 30 years. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/uQ4RNee3q5

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Despite finding a surge late, the Port Allegany boy's basketball team's comeback against Clarion came up shy, ending their District 9 championship drive in the semifinals. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/ak22t0WYN0

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Sparked by a surge in the second half, the Salamanca girl's basketball team dominated their way to the Section VI Class B quarterfinals as they breezed past Medina. Read my full game story, out now:
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Kicking off their playoff run in dominating fashion, the Otto-Eldred girl's team advanced to the Class A semifinals with a 34-point win over Austin. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/QBwsxEMdjb

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Taking over the sidelines this season, new head coaches Andrew Terwilliger and Rob Wight both found success, development and growth throughout their initial campaigns. Read my full feature story, out now:

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Opening their first taste of playoff action with a third meeting with the Red Raiders, Otto-Eldred's offense failed to rise to the occasion. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/z6fm532DPB

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With a surge in the third, the Cameron County boy's basketball team staved off a third straight loss to Port Allegany, beating the Gators in the North Tier League Tournament finals. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/AziHExoVqg

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Led by Baylee Francis' big first half, the Otto-Eldred girls' basketball team took home their first-ever North Tier League Tournament Championship. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/rZzcrYC989

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Scoring a game-high 21 points in Port Allegany's win over the Terrors in the North Tier League Tournament semifinals, Jarrod Funk became the 11th Gator to ever reach 1,000 career points. Read my full game story, out now:

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With one final win at the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred girl's basketball secured their third North Tier League title in five years as they rolled over Coudersport. Read my full game story, out now:

https://t.co/HvYqnjB01V

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Sparked by a big 3-pointer from Nick Wilfong, the Port Allegany boy's basketball team secured a comeback, as well as a season sweep, over Cameron County on Senior Night. Read my full game story, out now:
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Scores from Monday's action around the area. To read more, click the link in our bio