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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Nate Paddock

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter

Nate Paddock is a journalism major in his third year at Chico State. Nate has had a passion for sports since he could remember including basketball, football and soccer and is excited to incorporate that passion into The Orion. After graduation Nate hopes to become a beat writer for a professional team in any of the three sports listed earlier!

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Jordan Allred playing tight defense against the Sunbirds. Photo taken Nov. 9 by Megan Leblanc.

Women’s basketball shoots their way to an undefeated start

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
Miles Daniels driving to the cup against Seattle Pacific. Photo taken Nov. 8 by Rio Giancarlo/SPU.

Men’s basketball fall short in nail bitter against the Cougars

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2024
Wildcats celebrate winning a point against Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 26. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Tough night in San Francisco for the Wildcats

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2024
Elijah Beverley(left) and Sylas Sells(right) celebrate after Sells scored a goal on Oct. 25 taken by Jenna McMahon. Sells goal tied the game 1-1 before the first half was over.

Wildcats and Broncos end with a draw after a four-goal nail-biter

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024
Kylie Matthews, Caitlyn Eichhorst, Jessie Camarillo and Kailie Flores celebrating a point against the Warriors. Taken Oct. 18 by Aaron Draper.

Chico State volleyball grabs big win against Stanislaus State

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter Maria Wahl attacking the ball against SF State. Taken Oct. 5 by Aaron Draper.

Chico State Volleyball drop both in LA road trip

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2024
Darius Dukes dribbling down the wing, leaving his defender on the ground. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Chico State men’s soccer drops points against Dominguez Hills

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
Claire Nordeen and Kassandra Nall discussing tactics prior to the third set. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 5

Chico State volleyball falls short to San Francisco State

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
Avery Pieri and Jordan Brail forcing the ball back to midfield in hopes of gaining back possession. Taken by Nate Paddock Sept. 8.

Chico State women’s soccer falls to Cal State LA in conference opener

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
Freshman setter Claire Nordeen celebrating a point against Cal Poly Humboldt. Taken by Lexi Lynn on Sept. 27

Chico State volleyball improves to 2-1 in conference play after sweeping The Lumberjacks

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2024
Chico State women’s soccer huddling up pre-game preparing to take on the Biola University Eagles. Taken by Nate Paddock on Sept. 25, 2024.

Wildcats women’s soccer escape with a draw

Lukas Mann and Nate Paddock
September 26, 2024
Madison Noll closing in on Natalie Mendoza while working on transition defense in preparation for Jessup University Taken Sept. 23

Martin and Souza play big roles during the Washington road trip

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
Chico State women’s soccer team huddling up before their game against Colorado School of Mines. Photo taken by Nate Paddock on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Chico State women’s soccer suffers hard fought loss against Colorado School of Mines

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Jack Shane taking a corner kick in the second half of a friendly versus Jessup. Taken by Nate Paddock on Aug. 31.

El equipo masculino de fútbol de los Wildcats se prepara para una temporada prometedora

Nate Paddock, Reportero
September 8, 2024
Chico State women’s soccer team getting pumped up before kicking off the 2024 season. Taken by Nate Paddock on Sept. 5.

Women’s soccer flies through season opener against Regis

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Jack Shane taking a corner kick in the second half of a friendly versus Jessup. Taken by Nate Paddock on Aug. 31.

Wildcats men’s soccer set for a promising run

Nate Paddock, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.

Chico State baseball drops to 5th after a tough series against East Bay

Nate Paddock, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.

Chico State baseball walks it off to split series against Monterey Bay

Nate Paddock, Reporter
April 22, 2024
Katelyn Meeker, Tia Saunders run for College of Behavioral and Social Sciences senator

Katelyn Meeker, Tia Saunders run for College of Behavioral and Social Sciences senator

Alina Babajko and Nate Paddock
March 31, 2024
Left Fielder Troy Kent taking a swing in the 5th inning. Taken by Aaron Draper.

Chico State baseball series opener sees split outcome.

Nate Paddock, Reporter
March 29, 2024
Kevin Lyons dominates on the mound, nearly blanking San Francisco State in game one. Taken by Aaron Draper on March 3.

Chico State baseball splits doubleheader with SF State on Sunday

Nate Paddock, Reporter
March 6, 2024
Joshua Hamilton driving to the hoop.

Joshua Hamilton reaches 1,000 career points against San Bernardino.

Nate Paddock, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Jojo Murphy taking a 3-point shot to kick off the second half. Taken by Nate Paddock on Feb. 1.

Men’s basketball defends home court once again

Nate Paddock, Reporter
February 2, 2024
Jordan Allred shooting a free-throw. Taken by Nate Paddock on Feb. 1.

Women’s basketball wins in a landslide

Nate Paddock, Reporter
February 2, 2024
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