Maya VanLaningham

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter

Maya VanLaningham is a sophomore at Chico State majoring in journalism with a minor in sports media. This is her first semester on The Orion, she is looking forward to gaining experience in reporting. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and exploring national parks.

All content by Maya VanLaningham

Wildcats Track and Field sweep the CCAA championships

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
May 8, 2026

Mens: The Chico State Men's Track and Field team captured its 18th conference title this past weekend, while also claiming a back-to-back CCAA title. Their win was a team effort. Each athlete...

Men’s golf captures the CCAA Championship in dramatic fashion

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
May 5, 2026

The Chico State men's golf team won the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship after a dramatic, down-to-the-wire finish. The Chico State men's golf team ended the first round of...

Chico State softball finishes season strong, taking three of four games from No. 12 East Bay

Jamison Leung and Maya VanLaningham
May 4, 2026

The Chico State Wildcats’ softball team concludes the regular season, taking three games in a four-game series against No. 12-ranked Cal State East Bay Pioneers. The ’Cats' took games one, two and...

Chico State baseball splits four-game series against No. 10 Monterey Bay

Jamison Leung and Maya VanLaningham
April 27, 2026

The Chico State Wildcats baseball team split its four-game series against No. 10-ranked Cal State Monterey Bay in their final home series of the season. The ’Cats' took games one and two with scores...

The Wildcats’ memorable season comes to an end in Pomona

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
March 8, 2026

The Chico State Women's Basketball team’s season came to an end in the semi-finals of the CCAA tournament. They lost to the number one seed, Cal Poly Pomona, 79-57. The ’Cats were looking for redemption...

Chico state clinches playoff win in overtime against Cal State Dominguez Hills

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
March 6, 2026

The Chico State Wildcats women’s basketball team beat Cal State Dominguez Hills 75-70 in overtime, sending them to the semi-finals of the CCAA tournament. This win pushes the ’Cats to a 20-9 record...

Wildcats impress during the annual Chico Multi Classic

Cody Rowan, Maya VanLaningham and Jamison Leung
March 1, 2026

Chico State Wildcats Track & Field hosted its 42nd annual Chico Multi Classic on Thursday and Friday, an early-season contest for both experienced collegiate multi-eventers and developing new athletes. The...

Chico State falls just short to Monterey Bay on Senior Night

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
March 1, 2026

The Chico State Wildcats Women's basketball team came up short against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters, 72-64, in their last regular season game Saturday evening. The ’Cats celebrated their 4...

Women’s basketball edges out San Marcos to secure the 4-seed for playoffs

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
February 27, 2026

The Chico State Women's basketball team defeated the San Marcos Cougars 59-55 in their Thursday night matchup in Acker Gym, bumping them up to a 15-6 conference record. The Cougars came out strong...

’Cats clinch CCAA playoff berth with Valentine’s Day win over Cal State East Bay

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
February 15, 2026

The Chico State Women's Basketball team defeated the Cal State East Bay Pioneers 65-55 in their Valentine's Day matchup, bumping them to a 14-4 record and third place. This win secured the ’Cats...

Chico State Women’s Basketball dominates, winning by 45 points over San Francisco State

Maya VanLaningham, Reporter
February 14, 2026

The Chico State Wildcats women’s basketball team beat the San Francisco State Gators 85-40 in their Thursday night match-up in Acker Gym. This win pushes them to a 13-4 record in conference play, sitting...