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Coach Clink giving out instructions during a timeout.

Prancing through a historic season with the Wildcats

Javier Hernandez, Reporter // April 4, 2022

Orion Reporter on Chico State Men's Basketball's historic season Covering sports is something I have done for The Orion for the past two semesters, but covering Chico State Men’s Basketball team...

On March 25, 2022. sophomore shortstop Elijah Jackson slides into third base off of a sacrifice fly. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars 18-4 at Nettleton Stadium. Jackson went 3 for 3 at the plate.

Wildcats slide past San Marcos Cougars, winning 3 games over the weekend

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 31, 2022

The No. 18 Chico State Baseball team (22-6) hosted the San Marcos Cougars (10-16) this past weekend at Nettleton Stadium, winning three of four games played and setting a school record, scoring 10 runs...

The Wildcat starters on the bench prior to the game.

Season Review: Wildcat Women’s Basketball defeated in playoffs, optimistic about future

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // March 24, 2022

Chico State Women’s Basketball fell short during their postseason run, as they lost to the San Marcos Cougars in the semifinal of the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament with a score...

Before taking the field, a group of fielders are talking before the start of the game. The Wildcats played Simpson University Red Hawks on Feb. 16, 2022. at Nettleton Stadium, defeating the Red Hawks 14-5.

Wildcat baseball pummels Stanislaus Warriors

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 23, 2022

The Chico State Baseball team traveled south to Turlock over the weekend sweeping the Stanislaus Warriors in a four-game series with the Wildcats outscoring the Warriors by 39 runs. This was the Wildcats...

The Wildcats pre-game huddle prior to their game against the Coyotes.

Best in the West: Wildcats advance to Elite 8 to face the Augusta Jaguars

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // March 16, 2022

The Wild, Wild West belongs to the Chico State Men’s Basketball team after they triumphed over the Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks 70-52 in the West Region Final. Now they will face the Augusta University...

Freshman third baseman and first baseman Grace Stover putting the ball in the play.

Make broom: Wildcat softball sweeps Lumberjacks to extend win streak

Johnny Maldonado, Reporter // March 10, 2022

Chico State Softball earned their second sweep of the season at Cal Poly Humboldt. The Lumberjacks were forced to switch out 10 pitchers in an attempt to stop Chico State, but it didn’t pay off. Senior...

Jarret Lindsay being home plate catching.

Wildcat baseball loses first road conference series against Pomona Broncos

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 9, 2022

The No. 14 ranked Chico State Baseball had their first road series this past weekend for the California Collegiate Athletic Association conference against the Pomona Broncos, only winning one of three...

Wildcats celebrating their walk-off victory.

Chico State sweeps Cal State San Bernardino in walk-off fashion

Johnny Maldonado // March 2, 2022

Chico State Softball showed true grit in their final game against San Bernardino, as they dominated and won all four games. Up until the sixth inning, Chico State was completely shut out. Freshman...

Off of the plate, Grady Morgan looks for the opportunity to run to second base.

No. 15 Wildcats triumph in 4-game series over Sonoma State

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Reporter // March 1, 2022

This past weekend, the No. 15 ranked Chico State Baseball kicked off their California Collegiate Athletic Association conference games against the Sonoma State Seawolves. The Wildcats came up victorious...

The Wildcats five seniors with their families

No. 11 Wildcats dismantle the Pioneers during celebration of their five seniors

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink decided to change his starting lineup for the first time this season to the five seniors. This decision paid off, as the No. 11 Wildcats bullied the Pioneers on the way to their...

The Wildcats with their senior Mikaela Bismillah on Feb. 26

Chico State Women’s Basketball fall short of upset in last home game at Acker Gym

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

The Wildcats came in fresh off of a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth-clinching win, but came up short against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Chico State Women’s Basketball...

Track and Field thrower and captain Jorge Barajas

Track and field days away from much anticipated return

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor // February 28, 2022

It has been two years since Chico State Track and Field held a home track meet.  That will all change on March 18 when the team hosts its first invitational since 2020.  The Wildcats broke...

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