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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Javier Hernandez

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter/Social Media Editor

Javier Hernandez is currently a a 4th year at Chico State University. He is majoring in Journalism with an option in News and is minoring in Psychology. He will be returning to the Sports section during the Spring of 2022 and will also be the Social Media Editor. He hopes to contribute to multiple beats to help expand his arsenal and envisions The Orion’s social media presence to grow. He has had a really strong passion for sports ever since he was a little kid and envisions himself covering sports for a living.

 

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Wildcat Haley Ison getting ready to play defense against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

Wildcat Haley Ison getting ready to play defense against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

Wildcat Jordan Morris in the paint against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

Wildcat Jordan Morris in the paint against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

The Wildcats in their pre-game huddle prior to their game against the Pioneers on Feb 26

The Wildcats in their pre-game huddle prior to their game against the Pioneers on Feb 26

The Wildcats starting five against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

The Wildcats starting five against the Pioneers on Feb. 26

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah against the Pioneers on Feb. 26.

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah against the Pioneers on Feb. 26.

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah with her family prior to her senior night celebration on Feb. 26.

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah with her family prior to her senior night celebration on Feb. 26.

Wildcat Morgan Mathis against the Toros on Feb.24.

Wildcat Morgan Mathis against the Toros on Feb.24.

Wildcat Myli Martinez on defense against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcat Myli Martinez on defense against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcat Makenzi Laporte on Feb.24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Makenzi Laporte on Feb.24 against the Toros.

Wildcat huddle on Feb.24 against the Toros.

Wildcat huddle on Feb.24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Charity Gallegos on an island against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcat Charity Gallegos on an island against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah during the game against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcat Mikaela Bismillah during the game against the Toros on Feb. 24.

Wildcats Kevin Warren and Kelvin Wright Jr. catching their breath on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcats Kevin Warren and Kelvin Wright Jr. catching their breath on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Assistant coach Ricky Delgado-Martinez prior to game on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Assistant coach Ricky Delgado-Martinez prior to game on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Evan Oliver guarding an inbound pass on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Evan Oliver guarding an inbound pass on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Malik DUffy on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Malik DUffy on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Coach Clink talking to Joshua Curls during a timeout on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Coach Clink talking to Joshua Curls during a timeout on Feb. 24 against the Toros.

Wildcat Kaleb Carter after getting help up after a foul on Feb. 24 against the Toros

Wildcat Kaleb Carter after getting help up after a foul on Feb. 24 against the Toros

Final look at the surf n turf fries.

Final look at the surf n turf fries.

Riek looking over some of his orders.

Riek looking over some of his orders.

Wildcat Isaiah Brooks giving his teammates a pre-game talk.

No. 11 Wildcats lockdown the No. 14 Cougars

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor
February 20, 2022

The highly anticipated rematch between the No. 11 and No. 14 teams in the country did not disappoint — especially, if you are a Wildcat fan. Chico State Men’s Basketball evened out the season series...

Wildcats Colby Orr and Joshua Hamilton setting up their defense.

Wildcats Colby Orr and Joshua Hamilton setting up their defense.

Coach Clink talking to his players during an intermission.

Coach Clink talking to his players during an intermission.

Wildcat Joshua Curls cutting during a play.

Wildcat Joshua Curls cutting during a play.

Wildcat Kaleb Carter boxing out for a rebound.

Wildcat Kaleb Carter boxing out for a rebound.

Kelvin Wright Jr. after a foul that was committed on him.

Kelvin Wright Jr. after a foul that was committed on him.

Wildcat Kevin Warren checking back in the game.

Wildcat Kevin Warren checking back in the game.

Wildcat Malik Duffy setting up a play.

Wildcat Malik Duffy setting up a play.

Wildcat Colby Orr on 2/12/22 against SFSU.

Wildcat Colby Orr on 2/12/22 against SFSU.

Wildcat Joshua Curls handling the ball vs. SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Joshua Curls handling the ball vs. SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcats Kaleb Carter and Kelvin Wright Jr. talking during an intermission against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcats Kaleb Carter and Kelvin Wright Jr. talking during an intermission against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Isaiah Brooks talking to the starting lineup prior to their game against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Isaiah Brooks talking to the starting lineup prior to their game against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Myli Martinez going up for a lay up against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Myli Martinez going up for a lay up against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Chico State Women's Basketball pre-game routine prior to tip off against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Chico State Women's Basketball pre-game routine prior to tip off against SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcat Bailey Jones sinking in a 3-pointer against SFSU on 2/12/22

Wildcat Bailey Jones sinking in a 3-pointer against SFSU on 2/12/22

Wildcats Mackenzi Laporte and Myli Martinez entering the game vs. SFSU on 2/12/22.

Wildcats Mackenzi Laporte and Myli Martinez entering the game vs. SFSU on 2/12/22.

Laporte making a tough layup during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Laporte making a tough layup during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Laporte making a tough layup during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Laporte making a tough layup during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Ison waiting for the play to start during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Ison waiting for the play to start during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

The Wildcats huddling up during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

The Wildcats huddling up during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Jones putting up a 3-point shot while Gallegos watches during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Jones putting up a 3-point shot while Gallegos watches during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Bismillah checking in for Gallegos during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Bismillah checking in for Gallegos during their win against the Otters on 2/10/22.

Wildcats Colby Orr and Breenan Wheeler communicating during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Wildcats Colby Orr and Breenan Wheeler communicating during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Wildcats Malik Duffy, Kelvin Wright Jr. , and Joshua Hamilton talking about an adjustment during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Wildcats Malik Duffy, Kelvin Wright Jr. , and Joshua Hamilton talking about an adjustment during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

The Wildcats breaking their huddle prior to their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

The Wildcats breaking their huddle prior to their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Malik Duffy being double teamed by Coyote defenders on 2/4/22.

Malik Duffy being double teamed by Coyote defenders on 2/4/22.

Coach Clink looking over his team during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22

Coach Clink looking over his team during their game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22

Isaiah Brooks waiting for the play to establish during the game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Isaiah Brooks waiting for the play to establish during the game against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Jordan Morris attempting a post shot against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Jordan Morris attempting a post shot against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Makenzi Laporte going up for a layup against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Makenzi Laporte going up for a layup against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

India Starr attempting a 3-pointer against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

India Starr attempting a 3-pointer against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

The Wildcat bench celebrating a 3-point make against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

The Wildcat bench celebrating a 3-point make against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Charity Gallegos dribbling the ball against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Charity Gallegos dribbling the ball against the Coyotes on 2/4/22.

Wildcat fans cheering on the players during their entrance on 2/3/22

Wildcat fans cheering on the players during their entrance on 2/3/22

Wildcat forward Kelvin Wright Jr. after being fouled by a Bronco on 2/3/22

Wildcat forward Kelvin Wright Jr. after being fouled by a Bronco on 2/3/22

Coach Clink game planning while his players warm up prior to their game against the Broncos 
on 2/3/22

Coach Clink game planning while his players warm up prior to their game against the Broncos on 2/3/22

Wildcat guard Joshua Hamilton prior to their game against the Broncos on 2/3/22

Wildcat guard Joshua Hamilton prior to their game against the Broncos on 2/3/22

The Wildcats prior to the national anthem against the Broncos on 2/4/22

The Wildcats prior to the national anthem against the Broncos on 2/4/22

Wildcats huddling up to their entrance on 2/3/22

Wildcats huddling up to their entrance on 2/3/22

The pork adobada tacos ready to eat.

The pork adobada tacos ready to eat.

The "trompo" of pork adobada being cooked at J's

The "trompo" of pork adobada being cooked at J's