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All content by Andrew Baumgartner

Podcast: It’s all about football

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
December 14, 2018

Podcast: The Raiders are not a good football team

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and
November 2, 2018

Podcast: The WWE is fun and progressive

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Ulises Duenas
October 29, 2018
Chico State midfielder Sarah Emigh moves the ball upfield against UC San Diego on Saturday. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Women’s soccer finishes season strong on senior day

Andrew Baumgartner
October 28, 2018

Podcast: Kawhi Leonard welcomes you to the NBA

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 26, 2018
Freshman goalkeeper, Vic Graham, has started three games this year for the Wildcats going 2-0-1. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Freshman goalkeeper provides spark for women’s soccer

Andrew Baumgartner
October 23, 2018
Lebron James makes his first appearance as a Laker and looks to lead the young team to a championship.

Podcast: Suck it up Lebron

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 20, 2018
Chico State forward, Erin Woods, heads the ball in a win against Humboldt State on Sunday. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Overtime goal extends Chico’s winning streak

Andrew Baumgartner
October 14, 2018

Podcast: The funniest name in the NFL

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
October 12, 2018
Chico State forward Gavin Risbry blocks a pass from UC Davis in this archived photo. Photo courtesy of Chico Lax FH Photos.

Chico State field hockey shuts out Broncos in home debut

Andrew Baumgartner
October 7, 2018

Podcast: Drew Brees is 39-years-old

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
October 5, 2018

Podcast: Knee injuries, concussions, the NFL and terrible rules

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant
September 28, 2018

Podcast: Open those coolers

Andrew Baumgartner and Ricardo Tovar
September 21, 2018
Jamie Ikeda is a senior and team captain for the Chico State women's soccer team.

Wildcat of the Week – Jamie Ikeda

Andrew Baumgartner
September 13, 2018
Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the week – Jeremiah Egujie

Andrew Baumgartner and Caitlyn Young
September 5, 2018
Chico State Forward #9 Jeremiah Egujie celebrates his second goal of the game with his teammates on Thursday night against Seattle Pacific Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Men’s Soccer triumphant in first game of season

Andrew Baumgartner
August 30, 2018
Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Looking back at Spring accomplishments

Andrew Baumgartner
August 30, 2018
Senior defender Donta'e Garcia heads the ball away from the opposition. Photo credit: Ryan Mccasland

Looking Ahead to Fall Athletics

Andrew Baumgartner
August 29, 2018

Eight athletes to be inducted into Chico State Hall of Fame

Andrew Baumgartner
August 28, 2018
Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in a matchup against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Spring brings success for Chico State athletics

Andrew Baumgartner
May 15, 2018
Alex Burkhart and Alexandria Tucker participate in the 5,000 meter run. Burkhart finished sixth in the 5,000 at the Portland Twilight while Tucker finished 13th. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Ilaoa and Chico State throwing coach take one, two in Warriors Last Chance

Andrew Baumgartner
May 13, 2018
Eddie King races in the 5,000 meter run. King finished first in the CCAA championship on Saturday. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State men’s track and field claims CCAA Championship

Andrew Baumgartner
May 6, 2018
Kelley Sullivan plays for the Chico State Men's golf team and the team will be playing in the West Regionals in Amarillo, Texas. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcat of the Week – Kelley Sullivan

Andrew Baumgartner
May 2, 2018
Kelley Sullivan tees off at the CCAA Championship at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s golf wins CCAA title

Andrew Baumgartner
April 26, 2018
Josh McCollum tees off during Chico State golf practice. Photo Courtesy: Josh McCollum

CCAA men’s golf championship coming to Chico’s Butte Creek Country Club

Andrew Baumgartner
April 22, 2018
Haley Boynton participates in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State track and field sets records among Division I competition

Andrew Baumgartner
April 22, 2018
Chico State lays out their alcohol policy very clearly to all of its athletes when the athlete first arrives at Chico State. Photo credit: Diego Ramirez

Chico State athletics and alcohol don’t mix

Andrew Baumgartner and Courtney Chapman
April 15, 2018
Adelae Freeden participates in the 110m hurdles at Chico State. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Chico State track continues success in Stanislaus Multi, Woody Wilson Classic

Andrew Baumgartner
April 15, 2018

Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday with Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Andrew Baumgartner
April 11, 2018

A quick look at the Western Conference for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Andrew Baumgartner
April 11, 2018
Chico State's Derrick Shepherd and Windsor Jamison complete the transfer of the baton in the 4x100 relay on Saturday. The team finished third with a time of 42.75 seconds. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State track and field finds success at home in Twilight Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner
April 8, 2018
Josh McCollum takes a swing at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational. Photo credit: Courtesy of Josh McCollum

Chico State golf plays well at last tournament before CCAA Championships

Andrew Baumgartner
April 4, 2018
Kyle Medina ran the fastest time in Division II since 2015 for the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Track and field continues strong season with first place finishes in San Francisco, Stanford

Andrew Baumgartner
April 1, 2018
Bryan Laffey tosses the ball in to his teammates during Saturday's game against Stanford. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State men’s rugby defeats Stanford 66-19 to advance to championship Sunday

Andrew Baumgartner
March 31, 2018
Chico State Track and Field sprinter Michelle Holt. Photo by Kate Angeles.

Wildcat of the Week – Michelle Holt

Andrew Baumgartner
March 28, 2018
Chico State men's golf team celebrating a victory during the 2017-2018 season. Photo Courtesy: Nick Green

Chico State men’s golf finishes second at The Joust at Goose Creek

Andrew Baumgartner
March 21, 2018
Tyler Arroyo gets ready to attempt the high jump. Photo Courtesy: Oliver Hanf

Chico State track and field chases school history in Sacramento State Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner
March 18, 2018
Chico State track and field thrower Joseph Ilaoa hopes to go pro after college. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Wildcat of the Week – Joseph Ilaoa

Andrew Baumgartner
March 14, 2018
Jenavieve Turner is an anchor for the Chico State women's 4x400 track and field team. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State’s 4×400 track team places first in tournament

Andrew Baumgartner
March 12, 2018
Karndeep Johl takes second place in the men's 100 meter dash. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Wildcat Invitational a success for Chico State Track and Field

Andrew Baumgartner
March 10, 2018
Chico State golfer Jordan Oliver, a junior, was one of five golfers who competed for the Wildcats team Monday and Tuesday. Photo Courtesy: Jordan Oliver

Chico State men and women’s golf finish top-10, continuing to progress

Andrew Baumgartner
March 7, 2018
Tyler Arroyo placed first in the men's high jump. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Chico State track team excels in Turlock

Andrew Baumgartner
March 4, 2018
Senior Kayla Taylor, 30, sets a screen for fellow senior Whitney Branham, 3, against UCSD. Both were award winners for the Wildcats Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Seven Wildcats receive All-CCAA honors as regular season comes to a close

Andrew Baumgartner
March 3, 2018
Chico State pole vaulter Lance Huber hopes to make the 2024 Olympics. Photo courtesy of Lance Huber

Pole vaulter for Chico State’s track team looks to the future

Andrew Baumgartner
February 25, 2018
Placing first in the Women 100 Meter Hurdles, freshman Adelae Fredeen finished with 15.49 seconds in hurdles on February 22, 2018. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Wildcats track and field dominate Chico Multi Classic

Andrew Baumgartner
February 24, 2018
The Wildcats welcome Karli Skowrup home following one of her two home runs on the weekend. Photo credit: Janna Weiss Photography

Gilham stays perfect as Wildcats’ softball sweeps San Marcos

Andrew Baumgartner
February 17, 2018
Head Coach of the Chico State men's basketball Greg Clink and author Carson Medley sign copies of Medley's book at the book release at Chico State. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

‘Through The Red Door’ book signing at Chico State gets emotional

Andrew Baumgartner
February 15, 2018
Josh McCollum finished third overall for the Wildcats. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Men’s Golf captures second place in first action this spring

Andrew Baumgartner
February 8, 2018
Wildcats third baseman Cameron Santos rounds second base in the matchup Friday against Fresno Pacific. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Fresno Pacific snaps Wildcats 15 game home win streak

Andrew Baumgartner
February 3, 2018
Chico State men's golf team. Courtesy of Nick Green.

Chico State men’s golf hits the course

Andrew Baumgartner
January 28, 2018
Reno Bighorns Guard Michael Bethea during the NBA G-League Basketball game between the Reno Bighorns and the Memphis Hustle. Photo courtesy of Michael Bethea

Michael Bethea: a journey

Andrew Baumgartner and Justin Couchot
January 24, 2018
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