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Mason Tovani

Mason Tovani, Former Sports Editor

This is Mason Tovani, he is a senior at Chico State majoring in Journalism on the news side and is minoring in creative writing. This is Mason's third semester writing for The Orion and second semester as an editor. This year Mason is the Features Editor, hoping to show a different angle of stories around campus. In his free time Mason likes to spend time with his family, take spontaneous trips and go for long runs.

 

 

All content by Mason Tovani
Ability First attendees at a wheelchair basketball event

‘The hope is more’: A look inside Ability First Sports

Mason Tovani, Features Editor
December 14, 2022
Chico State Womens golfer Taylor Stewart all smiles on the golf course. Photo courtesy of Chico State Sports Information.

A near historic invitational leaves a Wildcat honored

Mason Tovani, Features Editor
November 4, 2022
Chico State College of Agriculture students in Puerto Rico in 2021 for a class trip. Photo courtesy of Michelle Borges.

Wildcats finding resilience in Puerto Rico

Melvin Bui and Mason Tovani
October 25, 2022
Chico State and Cal Poly Humboldt Mens Soccer during the National Anthem ahead of the Battle of the North match

The red and green runs deep: How Chico and Humboldt soccer are reviving a nearly century long rivalry

Mason Tovani, Features Editor
September 27, 2022
Track and field runners at Chico State home meet earlier this season

Board games, life’s questions and running: looking behind and beyond

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor
May 15, 2022
Bikers congregate at the finish line after completing their races. Photo taken April 24 by Mason Tovani

Wildflower Century brings together Chico’s cycling community

Noah Herbst and Mason Tovani
May 8, 2022
The Wildcats celebrating their seven seniors

[Photo] Chico State softball pays tribute to fantastic 7 seniors during last home series

May 5, 2022
Chico State Track and Field team competing at the Wildcat Invitational on March 19 at University Stadium / Photo by Sophia Pearson

Chico State Track and Field’s secret stuff

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor
April 7, 2022
Pete Mathiesen with his players as coach at the College of Redwoods / Photo from Marty Mathiesen

Remember the real Pete Mathiesen: a demanding coach, trusted mentor and cherished friend

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor
March 22, 2022
Track and Field thrower and captain Jorge Barajas

Track and field days away from much anticipated return

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor
February 28, 2022
Chico State Womens Soccer team before a game. Photo Credit: Javier Hernandez

Women’s soccer program stays true to its traditions

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2021
Womens soccer team huddled together. Photo Credit: Mason Tovani

Returning Wildcats reflect and look ahead to next season

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2021
At the starting line for a half marathon in San Francisco

I run because I can

Mason Tovani, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
Goal keeper Emma Hofmann surveying the game from the 18 yard box.

Wildcats earn first round bye in conference tournament

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2021
Wildcats huddling up in a match earlier this season.

Wildcats come out victorious over top seeded Sonoma State Seawolves

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2021
Wildcats preparing for overtime on Friday night.

Wildcats draw with Gators on senior night

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2021
Wildcats awaiting the corner in the box.

Wildcats best Pioneers in must-win game

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2021
Senior defender Jordan Doukakis dribbling out the back in a match earlier this season.

Wildcats respond with win after rough loss

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2021
Freshman Kelli Litchfield holding off her defender in a match earlier this season.

The Wildcats face tough loss against Monterey Bay

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2021
Freshman Klayre Barres working to get to the ball before her opponent.

Wildcats draw with San Marcos on Sunday

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2021
Sutton earns 250th career win in conference opener

Sutton earns 250th career win in conference opener

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2021
Chico State Wildcats head coach Kim Sutton (center) encourages the team against Dominican Penguins during the second half of their womens soccer game on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Chico, Calif. Photo Credit: Jason Halley

Wildcats must wait for Coach Sutton’s 250th win; last preseason game ends in a draw

Mason Tovani, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2021
Senior defender Jordan Doukakis carries the ball into the open space

Parsons dominant in win for the Wildcats

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 20, 2021
Forward Susanna Garcia takes on the defense.

Wildcats respond with dominant win

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 17, 2021
The Wildcats before their home opener

Wildcats drop home opener

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 15, 2021
Chico State womens soccer team taking the field before Mondays game.

Wildcats score 3 unanswered goals, go undefeated on road trip 

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 9, 2021
Photo courtesy of Assistant Coach Kat Benton-LaEzza The Wildcats getting ready to take the field after 665 days.

An early goal for the Wildcats sets the tone

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 5, 2021
Chico State Wildcats head coach Kim Sutton (center) encourages the team against Dominican Penguins during the second half of their womens soccer game on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Chico, Calif. Photo Credit: Jason Halley

Despite delayed return, Chico State women’s soccer excited to take the field

Mason Tovani, Reporter
September 3, 2021
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