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Junior Cailin Garmon lines up to the pitcher at practice on Jan. 27. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Play Ball: Chico State softball turns to seniors for success in 2016 season

February 1, 2016
The Chico State softball team will have to rely on its experienced players if it hopes to go further in the postseason.
Junior first baseman Desiree Gonzalez tries to get out a runner on April 3 in a game against UC San Diego. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Softball team secures playoff berth through grit, determination

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // May 6, 2015
The Chico State team extended its season with a late playoff push.
Junior first baseman Desiree Gonzalez bats on Feb. 12 against Hawaii Hilo. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcat blasts into record books as home run leader

Matthew Vislosky // May 6, 2015
The softball team's Desiree' Gonzalez clinched the home run record during a four-game series against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Junior Alli Cook batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats sweep pivotal double header

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 30, 2015
The Chico State softball team won both games of its double header to open an important series with Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Senior outfielder Emily McEnaney batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

Rough weekend for Wildcat softball team

Matthew Vislosky // April 16, 2015
Following Friday's two loses, Chico State's softball team looked to be turning things around before a disastrous last inning in game two of Saturday's doubleheader.
Wildcat first-year pitcher Haley Gilham takes a practice pitch during a game on Feb. 12 against the University of Hawaii. Photo credit: John Domogma

First-year pitcher delivers stellar performance in March

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 7, 2015
Haley Gilham has found her rhythm on the mound, helping the softball team to a successful run in the last month.
Desiree Gonzalez who plays softball for Chico State up to bat against San Francisco State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats sweep Warriors with 15 runs

James Groh // March 11, 2015
The Chico State softball team won both of its games last Friday, scoring 15 runs in two games.
Junior Ashley Huff up to bat against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats sweep double header with strong pitching

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // March 6, 2015
The softball team won a doubleheader against San Francisco State behind brilliant pitching performances.

Softball team reflects on season’s end

Angelo Boscacci // May 5, 2014
With the softball season now in the rearview mirror, the team looks back on memorable moments.

Sophomore hits big flies at right times

Ryan Grady // April 22, 2014
Desiree' Gonzalez plans on hitting the 'Cats right into playoffs.
Sophomore first baseman Desiree Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats break Otters 19-game win streak

Emerson Keenan // April 13, 2014
The softball team split the two game series against Cal State Monterey Bay behind a fiery performance from Desiree' Gonzalez.
Junior third baseman Courtney Brown hit a double in the second inning to give the Wildcats the lead 5-2. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Softball sweeps doubleheader at home

Angelo Boscacci // February 21, 2014
Both Cats' pitchers go for complete games in two victories against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors.
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