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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Junior Della Molina runs through the 6k race course at the NCAA Division II Championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Sacramento.

Della Molina wins first Track Athlete of the Week award

Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
March 26, 2025

Junior Della Molina earned a bronze medal in the 5000m at the Hornet Invitational at Sacramento State Saturday, earning her first CCAA/FloSports women’s track athlete of the week award.  The meet...

Itzell De Los Rios went 3-for-3 with an RBI in the final game against the Gators. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Mar. 7.

Wildcats’ resiliency earns series split against San Francisco State

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 26, 2025

Chico State faced off against the San Francisco State Gators in a competitive series, coming away with two wins.  The Wildcats offense continued to stay hot in the opening game, with singles by Aiyana...

Thade Miller crosses home plate in a game against Cal State East Bay on Saturday, March 15. Miller went 3-for-3 hitting in the game with a pair of stolen bases. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

No. 23 Chico State splits series with Cal State Monterey Bay

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2025

The No. 23 Wildcats earned an even split in their road series against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters this past weekend. It was a back-and-forth weekend for the Wildcats, who took home games two (8-6)...

Wildcats’ second baseman Michael Baker helps up pitcher Marco Ibarra after he made a diving catch to secure the out in their game against Cal State East Bay on Saturday, March 15. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State Baseball falls to 6th in conference after challenging series against East Bay

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2025

A weekend full of momentum swings and weather-induced chaos ended in disappointment for the Chico State Wildcats, as they dropped three of four games to Cal State East Bay. The series, marked by rain delays,...

Wildcat number 17, Gracie Dunning, dives for home plate as the Humboldt players scramble to get the ball to their catcher on March 15 at Chico State. Dunning was safe.

Wildcats’ offense erupts with 19 runs to win series over Humboldt

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 17, 2025

An explosive offense led the way for Chico State as they tallied 19 runs to sweep Saturday’s doubleheader and capture the series win over Cal Poly Humboldt. The first game of the doubleheader kicked...

Despite the wildcat’s lead, coach Brian Fogel refocuses his players during a timeout in the third quarter against Cal State Los Angeles Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Chico State.

Wildcats magical season comes to an end in the NCAA Regional Semifinals

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2025

Chico State suffered a heartbreaking 79-73 loss Saturday evening at the hands of the Central Washington Wildcats. With Chico upsetting the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos and Central Washington taking down...

Jojo Murphy goes up for a layup versus Central Washington in their West Regional on Friday March 14, 2025 at Point Loma.

Wildcats season comes to a close in thrilling overtime loss

J.J. Fain, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2025

Chico State's impressive 26-4 season ended in a stunning overtime loss to Central Washington  in the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats, favored in the matchup, staged a remarkable comeback from a 20-point...

Coach Cevin Meador and the wildcats are fired up as they go against Cal State Dominguez Hills despite having their starting players sidelined Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at Chico State.

Cevin Meador named head basketball coach after historic season

J.J. Fain, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2025

Four days before the Wildcats’ first preseason game, long-time head coach Greg Clink stepped down after 16 years as the head of the program. Assistant coach Cevin Meador took the interim head coaching...

Chico State supporters and family cheering on their women’s basketball team in their final homestand of the year against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats keep on dancing after upsetting the Broncos in their fourth faceoff of the year

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2025

The seventh-seed Wildcats got the last laugh Friday afternoon after upsetting the second-seeded Cal Poly Pomona Broncos in their fourth matchup of the season.  After falling to the Broncos a week prior...

After a game one shut out, the Wildcats responded with four runs to secure the game two victory. Photo taken on Mar. 13 by Hannah Reis.

Wildcats’ pitching secures doubleheader split against Cal Poly Humboldt

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 14, 2025

The Wildcats kicked off their series against the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks on Thursday afternoon, with both teams displaying their talented lineups.  In game one, Humboldt struck first and never...

Caden Harris, left, and Trae Taylor celebrate with a high-five after Chico State scores against Sonoma State during the first half of the game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Chico State.

Wildcats enter March Madness as first-round favorites

J.J. Fain, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2025

Nerves and anticipation filled Woodstock's Sunday night as Wildcats players, coaches and friends eagerly awaited their names to be called in the NCAA selection show. Chico will look to prove who the apex...

Wildcats won Saturday’s doubleheader against Toros with offensive spark and extra-inning comeback. Photo taken on Mar. 7 by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats walk it off to split series with Dominguez Hills

Rebecca Gonzalez, Reporter
March 13, 2025

Chico State softball team returned home to face the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros in a challenging series, with two games being determined in extra innings.  Game 1 After losing her last two starts,...