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Senior golfers Dani OKeefe (left) and Bianca Armanini (right) were two of only three Wildcats to finish in the top 10 at the Dixie State Invitational on Oct. 6. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Women’s golf takes 4th in Second Annual Dixie State Invitational

Julie Ortega
October 11, 2015
Expressions dance team works hard at practice on Wednesday night. The team hope to one day compete at the national level. Photo credit: Kiana Alvarez

Chico State’s dance team: Expression stepping up in 2015

Julie Ortega
October 6, 2015
Janai Johnson, junior, smashes the ball back over the net for the Wildcats. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball defeats Humboldt State in five sets

Julie Ortega
September 28, 2015
Shelby Lanksbury (left), junior forward, says having families on the womens soccer team is a fun way to make lasting connections. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Women’s soccer team provides home away from home

Julie Ortega
September 27, 2015
Omar Nuno was the Wildcat hero of the game, scoring both goals in Chico States 2-1 victory over Holy Names University. Photo credit: John Domogma

Chico beats Holy Names 2-1 in men’s soccer home opener

Julie Ortega
September 22, 2015
Dani OKeefe and Bianca Armanini, seniors, get ready to play through the Skyway Golf Park course on Saturday. Photo credit: Alicia Brogden

Small women’s golf team, tighter bond among players

Julie Ortega
September 22, 2015

Chico State men’s soccer wins 2-1 in overtime over Dominican University

Julie Ortega
September 18, 2015
First-year student Mackenzie Boulton cradles the ball and scopes out her next move. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Boulton blocks shots for the ‘Cats

Julie Ortega
September 15, 2015
Wildcats Fall Behind in Game Two

Wildcats Fall Behind in Game Two

Julie Ortega
September 8, 2015
Final score of the season opener for the Chico State Womens soccer team.

Chico State Women’s Soccer Coming in Strong

Julie Ortega
September 3, 2015
Rajaee DeLane is the newest name in Chico State soccer. Photo courtesy of Rajaee DeLane.

DeLane is the new name in men’s soccer

Julie Ortega
August 24, 2015
Junior infielder Andrew Carrillo takes a swing on April 12 in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Q&A: Wildcats talk about athletes they emulate

Julie Ortega
May 1, 2015
First-year guard Corey Silverstrom goes up for a layup during practice this past season. Photo Credit: John Domogma

Q&A: Wildcats bond, blow off steam through video games

Julie Ortega
April 21, 2015
Freshman pitcher Haley Gilham launches the ball at the Chico State softball field in a game against University of Hawaii on Feb 12. Photo Credit: John Domogma

Wildcats avoid sweep against UC San Diego

Julie Ortega
April 7, 2015
Junior center Tanner Giddings takes a jump shot over a Cal State L.A. defender at Acker Gym on Jan. 30. Giddings was a transfer student from Fresno State and will be returning to play with the Wildcats next season during his senior year. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Giddings thrives in 1st season with Wildcat basketball

Julie Ortega
April 4, 2015
Chico States junior pitcher, Torgen Soderlund throwing the baseball during a game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats overpower Cal State San Bernardino

Julie Ortega
March 15, 2015
The Chico State mens basketball teams starting five players huddle up prior to a play in a game against Cal State L.A. on Jan. 30. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats on the prowl for playoff glory

Julie Ortega
March 11, 2015
Chico State mens golf team recruit Matt Hutchins takes a swing during a tournament. Hutchins comes from Massachusetts and was twice named for All-Scholastics teams by the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. Photo courtesy of Matt Hutchins.

Wildcats sign high-profile golfer

Julie Ortega
February 19, 2015
Chico States Drew Kitchens facing the Los Angeles States Joel Brokenbrough defense on Jan 30. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats come from behind, win 10th game in a row

Julie Ortega
February 15, 2015
Sammy DeHart, right, signs her National Letter of Intent to attend Chico State in the fall. DeHart started for two years on Nevada Union High Schools varsity team in Grass Valley and was one of two team captains. Photo courtesy of Rory Miller.

Wildcat women’s basketball acquires top high school recruit

Julie Ortega
February 13, 2015
Chico States Annie Ward penetrates to the basket in the second half against a Cal State L.A. defender on Friday Jan. 30 in Acker gym. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Wildcats break 2 game losing streak

Julie Ortega
February 7, 2015
Johnny Sanchez, center, competes at a cross-country meet. Sanchez said that the cheering and energy from the crowd at a meet helps him push harder to win. Photo courtesy of Johnny Sanchez.

Q&A: Staying in focus while in action

Julie Ortega
February 3, 2015
High school senior Natalia Betancourt proudly wears her Chico State sweatshirt in her home in Southern California. Betancourt will be joining the Wildcat volleyball team in the fall. Photo courtesy of Natalia Betancourt.

High school powerhouse to join Wildcat volleyball team

Julie Ortega
January 26, 2015
Hannah Womack focusing on Chico States next move on Jan. 17. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Chico State win in overtime against Seawolves

Julie Ortega
January 20, 2015
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