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Head coach Greg Clink designs a play in the CCAA playoffs against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: Jordan Olesen

Coach Clink: Recruiting winners, making champions

March 7, 2016
Chico Fire Department putting out a trash fire near Warner Street in an alley on Monday afternoon. Photo credit: Lars Gustafson

Trash-fire quickly exterminated by Chico Fire Department

November 4, 2015
After being swept by the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors 0-3 in Turlock, the Cats are now 14-5 for the season and 6-3 in CCAA Conference play. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team swept 0-3 by Cal State Stanislaus

October 9, 2015
James Groh, the Orion Sports Network broadcaster for your 2015 Chico State sports season. Photo credit: George Johnston

The Orion Sports Network goes live Friday night

October 1, 2015
Chico State starting pitcher Luke Barker had a strong final year on the mound for the Wildcats with a 1.73 ERA and also won the Bud Hanna Outstanding Scholar Athlete award. Photo courtesy of Luke Reid.

Wildcat baseball wraps up worst season in 2 decades

May 3, 2015
Mason Moore and his team at the The Fifth Element science fair presenting how sound frequencies effect water flows. Mason also competes at sprint car racing and has won several top prizes in California. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Junior racer speeds toward success on track, in classroom

April 27, 2015
First baseman Desiree Gonzalez up to bat during the game against Humboldt State over the weekend. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats split final home series doubleheader

April 22, 2015
Ashley Huff gets ready to advance bases on Feb. 27 against her former team, the San Francisco State Gators. Photo credit: George Johnston

Utility players’ versatility key to softball’s playoff push

April 18, 2015
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia runs to first base during a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 11. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats struggle in 10-2 loss

April 18, 2015
First year pitcher Hunter Haworth pitching on the mound against Cal State Monterey Bay on March 28. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats secure win over Toros Sunday

April 16, 2015
Octavio Guzman, left, battles for the ball against a player from the Charleston Battery team last year. Photo courtesy of Octavio Guzman

Wildcat alumnus kicks into high gear as pro soccer player

April 15, 2015
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia hitting the ball against the Otters on March 27. Garcia was a perfect 4-for-4 against the Golden Eagles last Saturday. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats give up 3 games to L.A.

April 7, 2015
Chico States Drew Kitchens faces a Cal State L.A. opponent in a game on Jan. 30 at Acker Gym. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcat rivalry tensions elevate performance

April 6, 2015
Senior outfielder Connor Huesers running to first base against the Otters on March 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Wildcats drop doubleheader against Cal State Monterey Bay

March 30, 2015
Natalie Oelsner, president of the womens rugby team, runs down the pitch with the ball to attempt a try. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Rugby player braves broken bone to help team clinch championship

March 27, 2015
Senior guard Mike Rosaroso shooting against a Cal Poly Pomona defender on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

Wildcats out of NCAA Tournament

March 15, 2015
Tyler Lesher wraps first-year forward Isaiah Ellis ankle. Lesher has been working with the Wildcat mens basketball team for about a year. Photo credit: George Johnston

Trainers key to keeping Wildcats on top of their game

March 9, 2015
Empty stands show lack of Wildcat pride

Empty stands show lack of Wildcat pride

March 8, 2015
Tanner Giddings, Forward for the Wildcats, bodying up against a Cal State East Bay defender Photo credit: Gustavo Ornelas

‘Cats prepare for playoff push

March 5, 2015

Wildcats fall against winless Gators

February 26, 2015
Kenji Dorsey-Imabori clears the rail as the crowd looks on during Soul ids Rail Jam competition in downtown Chico on Friday. Photo credit: Trevor Ryan

Snowboarders, skiers flock to Rail Jam event in City Plaza

February 23, 2015
Chico State students test out the suits used to play bubble soccer at the Wildcat Recreation Center. Photo courtesy of Jay Ferrick.

Bubble soccer bursts onto intramural sports scene

February 16, 2015
Chico States Annie Ward plays in a game against Cal State L.A. on Friday in Acker Gym. On a recent run of road games, Ward sank nine 3-pointers out of 14 attempts. Photo credit: Malik Payton

Senior players lead Wildcats on playoff pursuit

February 4, 2015
Chico State faces off against Cal State L.A. Friday Jan. 30 in acker gym. Chico states Annie Ward looks to make a play for Chico State. Photo credit: Malik Payton

‘Cats struggle late, lose to Cal State L.A. 71-64

February 1, 2015
First-year student Haley Gilham is making her debut on the Wildcat softball team this year as a starting pitcher. Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State softball season preview

January 28, 2015
Chico State womens basketball team lining up for the national anthem. Photo credit: George Johnston

Wildcats bounce back from defeat

January 25, 2015
Wildcat basketball senior breaks records, blocks shots

Wildcat basketball senior breaks records, blocks shots

January 21, 2015
Cross-country head coach Gary Towne rallies his team during the 2013 fall season. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne. Courtesy photo Gary Towne

Q&A: Gary Towne, CCAA cross-country Coach of the Year

January 20, 2015
Chico States Hannah Womack taking a shot from San Fransisco States guard Jasmine Flanagan. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

‘Cats end five game losing streak

January 19, 2015
Carly Marquiss scores a goal against Mexico in the 2013 Womens Inline Hockey World Junior Championships in Huntington Beach. Photo courtesy of Carly Marquiss.

Female Olympian plays with Chico State inline hockey team

December 17, 2014
Kasey Barnett, former Chico State pole vaulter, during practice in 2014. Orion File Photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Kasey Barnett

December 8, 2014
Marcus Brown practicing at sunset. Photo courtesy of Marcus Brown

Former Wildcat finds success as water skier

December 2, 2014
Annie Ward scored 15 points for Chico State on Saturday night. Orion file photo.

Womens basketball falls just short at Thanksgiving Classic

November 22, 2014

Wildcats succeed with higher fan count

November 19, 2014
Lindsey Dias had the game-winning goal in double overtime on Friday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer team advances to championship game

November 7, 2014
Sami Miller, a freshman, practices for her national competition. Photo credit: Emily Teague

‘Cats compete at water-ski nationals

October 21, 2014
Freshman golfer Illeana MacDonald competed at the GolfWeek Fall Invitational for Chico State. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Chico State women’s golf places 6th at GolfWeek Fall Invitational

October 8, 2014

Downhill to the championship

September 29, 2014
Chico State dirt biking club vice president Scotty White catches air as he heads up a hill during a ride. The club has 50 active members this year. Photo Courtesy Scotty White

Chico State Dirt Riders gears up for new year

September 24, 2014
Chico State womens golfer Bianca Armanini took 22nd in the teams season-opening tournament Tuesday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Chico State women’s golf takes 6th at Torrey Pines

September 17, 2014
Chico State golfer Dani OKeefe is one of the teams key returners from a year ago. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

New coach, players to lead women’s golf team

September 15, 2014
Chico State wakeboarder Colton Duncan sails through the air and over the wake in practice. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Wakeboarding team readies for upcoming season

September 7, 2014
New track and field runner Brennan May. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Pro outfielder turns track star

September 2, 2014
New track and field runner Brennan May. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Pro outfielder turns track star

September 2, 2014
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