Sam Wilson

Olean

Sports Editor at The Salamanca Press

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Too Many Critics raises £130,000 for Action Against Hunger

1 week ago | standard.co.uk | Sam Wilson

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Delight for Lazio as club hand new deal to Pedro

1 week ago | football-italia.net | Sam Wilson

Lazio have confirmed that experienced Spanish winger Pedro Rodríguez has signed a new contract with the club, keeping him in Biancoceleste colours until June 30, 2026. The 37-year-old forward showed no signs of ageing after a successful season and has agreed to stay at the club for another season. The former Barcelona and Chelsea star scored ten goals in 30 matches in the 2024-25 Serie A season, finishing as joint top scorer domestically for the Rome-based side tied with Valentín Castellanos.
Milestone: GVBC’s Miles breaks NY baseball record

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

Against the backdrop of the home of the world’s most famous baseball team, Dennie Miles made New York history Monday afternoon. Miles, a longtime Section 5 baseball coach — spending the majority of his 48 years at Wellsville — earned victory No. 807, this one in a Genesee Valley/Belfast uniform. That number gives him more victories as a high school coach than anyone in state history, breaking the career total of retired Fort Plain coach Craig Phillips.
Salamanca-Olean opener, A-L’s 11-man return highlight schedule

2 months ago | salamancapress.com | Sam Wilson

The Warriors will have a big non-league test to kick off 2025 as the Class B Olean Huskies welcome Salamanca, a state finalist in Class C last November, to Bradner Stadium on Friday, Sept. 5. Meanwhile, Allegany-Limestone’s return to 11-man football will start with a familiar sight to the Gators. A-L kicks off the 2025 high school football team with a trip to Portville to resume the long-running Rocking Chair Rivalry Friday night, Sept.
Cardinals' Conley wins Big 30 Wrestling Coach of the Year

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

After 28 years as wrestling varsity head coach at Randolph Central School, the wins and losses still matter to Todd Conley. But so do the moments the public doesn’t see on the mat, sometimes many years later. Conley said “relationships with my team” are a big reason why he continues to coach, year after year. “A lot of it for me is about wrestling and helping them achieve their goals and push them to achieve their goals. But it’s also helping them learn about life,” Conley said.
Cardinals’ Conley earns Coach of the Year honor

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

After 28 years as wrestling varsity head coach at Randolph Central School, the wins and losses still matter to Todd Conley. But so do the moments the public doesn’t see on the mat, sometimes many years later. Conley said “relationships with my team” are a big reason why he continues to coach, year after year. “A lot of it for me is about wrestling and helping them achieve their goals and push them to achieve their goals. But it’s also helping them learn about life,” Conley said.
Wolverines’ Sibble, MacDonell repeat atop Big 30

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

Once again, it’s a Bolivar-Richburg sweep. The Wolverines claimed the top two individual prizes in the annual Big 30 Wrestling All-Star awards: Tavyn MacDonell went back-to-back as Male Wrestler of the Year and Teegan Sibble repeated as Female Wrestler of the Year. For the history-making Sibble, it was her fourth consecutive Big 30 prize.
Big 30 Wrestling All-Stars

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

Pictured is the 2025 Big 30 Wrestling All-Star team. Front row (from left): Domanik Clark (Randolph), Gary McDowell Jr. (Bolivar-Richburg), Ian Fitzsimmons (Port Allegany), Brennan Fillhart (Port Allegany), Kamren Anderson (Randolph). Back row: Carson Neely (Port Allegany), Juuso Young (Port Allegany), Aiden Bliss (Port Allegany), Tavyn MacDonell (Bolivar-Richburg), Caden Inkley (Randolph), Brandon Ferguson (Port Allegany).
A-L’s 11-man return, Olean-Salamanca opener highlight schedule

2 months ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sam Wilson

Allegany-Limestone’s return to 11-man football will start with a familiar sight to the Gators. A-L kicks off the 2025 high school football team with a trip to Portville to resume the long-running Rocking Chair Rivalry Friday night, Sept. 5, as revealed by the Section 6 football schedule officially released last week.
With many fresh faces, Salamanca looks to build on sectional run

2 months ago | salamancapress.com | Sam Wilson

SALAMANCA — After coming oh-so-close to its first-ever sectional championship, the Salamanca girls lacrosse team lost nine seniors to graduation. Despite the leadership headed out the door, the Warriors are motivated to get back to the Section 6 Class D final, where they lost 12-11 to Gowanda last May. The 2024 Warriors made program history with their first sectional final trip, just seven years after the school picked up girls lacrosse in 2017.