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Abbey McGrew, a sophomore kinesiology major, takes a swing in a tournament earlier this year. The Wildcats had a strong spring season despite working with a roster of only five players. Photo courtesy of Abbey McGrew

Women’s golf falls short of playoffs, prepares for next season

Matthew Vislosky
May 10, 2015
The Chico State women's golf team will heads back to Chico after missing the NCAA Super Regional playoffs.
Junior first baseman Desiree Gonzalez bats on Feb. 12 against Hawaii Hilo. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcat blasts into record books as home run leader

Matthew Vislosky
May 6, 2015
The softball team's Desiree' Gonzalez clinched the home run record during a four-game series against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Senior infielder Emily McEnaney batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb 12. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats sweep Toros

Matthew Vislosky
May 1, 2015
The Wildcats plowed through the weekend, and racked up fours wins to sweep the Toros.
Senior third baseman Dylan Garcia runs toward first base on April 11 in a game against Cal State Dominguez Hills. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Power hitter a rock for Wildcats in difficult season

Matthew Vislosky
April 29, 2015
Chico State's baseball team has been struggling, but senior third baseman Dylan Garcia has made it a year worth remembering.
Sophomore Abbey McGrew finished the Wildcat hosted tournament tied for 5th place on April 21. Photo Courtesy of Abbey McGrew

‘Cats take 2nd place as tournament host

Matthew Vislosky
April 23, 2015
The Wildcats hosted the Interwest Wildcat Invitational on April 20-21 at Butte Creek Country Club where they finished in second place.
Junior outfielder Peter Lecce running to first base to beat Cal State Dominguez Hills on April 11. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats take doubleheader over Gators

Matthew Vislosky
April 22, 2015
The Wildcats racked up some late season wins against San Francisco State University.
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart competes in a tournament last year. The Wildcat men's golf team is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation. Orion file photo

Wildcat golfers drive toward glory in upcoming championship

Matthew Vislosky
April 19, 2015
Going into its final tournaments of the season, the Chico State men's team is ranked as one of the best in the nation.
Senior outfielder Emily McEnaney batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

Rough weekend for Wildcat softball team

Matthew Vislosky
April 16, 2015
Following Friday's two loses, Chico State's softball team looked to be turning things around before a disastrous last inning in game two of Saturday's doubleheader.
Junior Dani O'Keefe led the 'Cats with a total score of 163, giving her a 44th place finish at the Sonoma State Spring Invitational at the Rohnert Park Foxtail Golf Club on April 6. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Women’s golf finishes 17th in tournament

Matthew Vislosky
April 10, 2015
In a tournament that won't be on any Wildcat highlight reel, the women's golf team finished with a team total of 99-over par for the two-day tournament.
Fifth-year captain Payton Laurie slides to throw the Frisbee while avoiding a defender at the Silver Bowl Soccer Complex in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Payton Laurie

Ultimate Frisbee team sets sights on gliding into championship

Matthew Vislosky
April 9, 2015
During recent years, Chico State's team has been improving, and this year may be its best shot yet at making it to the top.
Sophomore Abbey McGrew ended the Western New Mexico Mustang Intercollegiate tournament tied for seventh place with a total score of 150. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

‘Cats find success in Mustang Intercollegiate

Matthew Vislosky
April 5, 2015
The Chico States women's golf team was back to full strength at the Mustang Intercollegiate.
Chico State senior Chris Barr, a music education major, plays disc golf at the Peregrine Point course off of Highway 32. Photo credit: Matthew Vislosky

Disc golf’s popularity takes flight

Matthew Vislosky
April 3, 2015
The Orion examines the growing trend of disc golf, which has been flourishing steadily in the Chico State community.
Brooke Langeloh winds up for a pitch against Southern Oregon on Feb. 15. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats cruise in tournament

Matthew Vislosky
March 29, 2015
The Wildcats softball team took on Holy Names University and Montana State-Billings in the Tournament of Champions on Saturday, 28.
Junior infielder Andrew Carillo up to bat against the Otters on March 27. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Walk-off winner for the ‘Cats

Matthew Vislosky
March 29, 2015
The Chico State baseball team won a game against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters at home on Friday.
Junior golfer Dani O'Keefe ended the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational tied at fourth place. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Shorthanded Wildcats find success

Matthew Vislosky
March 26, 2015
The Wildcats had two of three golfers break into the top 20 at the Cal State Monterey Bay Otter Invitational.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham on the mound during practice Feb. 13. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats go 1-1 against Otters

Matthew Vislosky
March 24, 2015
The Chico State women's softball team split a doubleheader against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Saturday.
Sophomore golfer Abbey McGrew drives the ball in a tournament at Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield, Texas last May. Photo courtesy of Abbie McGrew.

Wildcat golfer a rising star for women’s team

Matthew Vislosky
March 18, 2015
Abbey McGrew is starting to flourish on the course and is playing better and better for Chico State.
Chico State's senior outfielder Connor Huesers up to bat during a game against the Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats split doubleheader against Cal State San Bernardino

Matthew Vislosky
March 16, 2015
The Wildcats came away with a win and a lost against Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday.
Sophomore golfer Abbey McGrew placed fourteenth in the Tim Tierney shoot out. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

‘Cats post 7th-place finish

Matthew Vislosky
March 12, 2015
The Chico State women's golf team slowed down with a seventh place finish at The Cal State East Bay Tim Tierney Shootout in Vallejo.
Senior catcher Peter Miller getting a hit against Sonoma State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats experience a rough weekend

Matthew Vislosky
March 11, 2015
The Chico State baseball team ended a four game series going 0-4 against UC San Diego.
Dani O'Keefe takes a swing during practice for the fall 2014 season at Bidwell Park. Orion file photo

‘Cats battle through weather to earn 5th place finish

Matthew Vislosky
March 7, 2015
The Wildcats got themselves a fifth place finish for the first tournament of the spring season.
Chico State's Peter Miller batter about to hit a baseball during the game against Sonoma State Seawolves on Feb 27. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats drop doubleheader

Matthew Vislosky
March 5, 2015
The Wildcats took on the Sonoma State Seawolves in a doubleheader and came out 0-2 for the day.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart takes a swing during a tournament in spring of 2014. Orion file photo.

Wildcats share favorite spots to tee off

Matthew Vislosky
March 1, 2015
Golfers from the Chico State men's and women's golf teams give their take on what have been their favorite courses to play on.
Dani O'Keefe takes a swing during practice for the fall 2014 season at Bidwell Park. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcats start season with reduced roster

Matthew Vislosky
February 24, 2015
With the spring season about to get underway, the Chico State women's golf team is proceeding with a team of five, which leaves no backup for potential injuries.
Junior pitcher A.J. Epstein throws a player out attempting to steal a base during practice. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

‘Cats kick off 4-game series with a win

Matthew Vislosky
February 23, 2015
The 'Cats start the weekend out right with a commanding victory against Cal State Stanislaus.
Dani O'Keefe takes a swing during practice for the fall 2014 season at Bidwell Park. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat golf swings back into action

Matthew Vislosky
February 18, 2015
A preview of the upcoming six tournaments that the Chico State women's golf squad will be playing in this spring.

Chico State battles Sunbirds in season opener

Matthew Vislosky
February 16, 2015
After losing their first game of the season on Friday, the 'Cats came back on Saturday to split their double header against the Sunbirds.
Chico State faces off against Cal State L.A. Friday Jan. 30 in Acker gym. Chico State's Hannah Womack goes for the sho00t to get Chico State an early lead. Photo credit: Malik Payton

‘Cats struggle, lose to third place Cal Poly Pomona

Matthew Vislosky
February 10, 2015
After snapping a 2 game loosing streak on Friday, the 'Cats could not get it going on Saturday against Cal Poly Pomona.
Chico State's Isaiah Ellis jumps for a rebound against Cal State L.A.'s Andre McPhail on Friday. Ellis is averaging six points per game but recently tied his season high of 14 points against Cal State East Bay on Jan. 23. Photo credit: Caio Calado

First-year Wildcat makes strides on basketball team

Matthew Vislosky
February 1, 2015
Isaiah Ellis is starting to make a name for himself on a team that will be saying goodbye to three key senior athletes when the season ends.
Chico State's Hannah Womack shoots over San Francisco State's guard Jasmine Flanagan on Jan. 14. Photo credit: Catalina Friz

Wildcats winning streak ends against Cal State East Bay

Matthew Vislosky
January 24, 2015
Chico State lost its road game against Cal State East Bay after two successful outings at home last weekend.