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Alex Poletti, Former Sports Editor

Alex Poletti, a Santa Cruz native and avid sports fanatic, is currently a junior at Chico State. He is majoring in public relations with a minor in broadcasting. Poletti is looking to swing for the fences and knock it out of the park in his first semester as Sports Editor for The Orion.

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Pickleball players enjoying a game at the Community Park. Photo courtesy of Bob Martin.

Relish a new sport: Pickleball

Alex Poletti, Sports Editor
May 4, 2023

Usually when people think of sports they think about the big three: football, baseball and basketball. But there's a new game trying to reach the Mount Rushmore of athletics — pickleball.  If...

Coach Vogel talking to the women's basketball team. Aaron Draper and Chico State Sports Information.

Women’s basketball team looking to rebound in ’23-’24 season

Alex Poletti, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023

The final buzzer has sounded for the women’s basketball season, but there is much to look forward to in the 2023-2024 season. The Wildcats finished with an 18-11 season record and a 14-8 conference...

Jacob Jablonski at bat, photo courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Wildcats snag 1-2 record at the Houston Winter Invitational

Alex Poletti, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023

The Chico State baseball team made a trip to Houston earlier this month to compete against some of the division's toughest teams at the Houston Winter Invitational. This marks the first time since 2017...