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Junior defenseman Cole Euell fights for the puck during a scrimmage. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Inline hockey team poised for big year

Nick Reddy
November 16, 2015
The Chico State inline hockey team looks to build on a successful 2014 campaign with key returners, including Olympian Carly Marquiss.
Anna Baytosh, sophomore communication design major, leaps up to spike the ball down on her opponents. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Women’s volleyball team falls to Cal State San Bernardino in 4 sets

Nick Reddy
November 8, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost its fourth game in a row in four sets against Cal State San Bernardino.
The Chico State Wildcats beat CCAA newcomers Cal State San Marcos in a three-set sweep. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team sweeps Cal State San Marcos

Nick Reddy
October 19, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team swept Cal State San Marcos in three sets: 26-24, 25-21, 25-21.
Women’s volleyball team beats Cal State Monterey Bay in 4 sets

Women’s volleyball team beats Cal State Monterey Bay in 4 sets

Nick Reddy
October 18, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team prevailed over Cal State Monterey Bay in four sets: 24-26, 25-23, 25-19, 25-17.
Torey Thompson is on pace to break the record for most assists. The record is currently held by her coach, Sable Villaescusa. Photo credit: John Domogma

Thompson sets women’s volleyball to new heights

Nick Reddy
October 10, 2015
Torey Thompson, junior setter, holds the key to the ‘Cats' offense and is on pace to break records.
Nick Reddy Photo credit: George Johnston

Club sport student-athletes part of Chico State athletics

Nick Reddy
October 2, 2015
Columnist Nick Reddy shines light on Chico State’s hundreds of club sport student-athletes.

Chico State lacrosse returns after tragic loss of teammate

Nick Reddy
September 28, 2015
The men’s and women’s squads are eager to play in 2015 after the loss of a teammate and an entire season.
Shannon Boling, senior, earns another kill in her 2015 Wildcat season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Seawolves smother Wildcats in sweep

Nick Reddy
September 27, 2015
Chico State falls 16-25, 19-25, 21-25 to rival, Sonoma State on Friday, Sept. 25.
Olivia Mediano posted 19 kills against Cal State  Dominguez Hills for the Wildcats. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball takes down Cal State Dominguez Hills

Nick Reddy
September 21, 2015
Wildcats beat Cal State Dominguez Hills in four sets: 25-21, 22-25, 25-8, 25-21.
Women's volleyball head coach, Cody Hein, talks to his athletes during Tuesday's game against Cal State University East Bay. Photo credit: John Domogma

Hein hits milestone, squad begins conference play

Nick Reddy
September 20, 2015
The women’s volleyball head coach notched his 200th win during the team’s 10-3 start of the 2015 season.
Preston Bies, Tom Whitt and Taylor Johnson in the middle of an intense Spikeball match on the volleyball court between Shasta and Lassen Halls. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Spikeball here to stay with students

Nick Reddy
September 12, 2015
The sport's popularity is attributed to its spot on “Shark Tank” and Chico legends.
Illustration by Adriana Macias Photo credit: Adriana Macias

Smarty ‘Cats succeed in class and competition

Nick Reddy
September 6, 2015
A record 64 student-athletes were given Academic All-CCAA recognition for the 2014-2015 season.
Orion file photo

Wildcats start season with a roar, win four straight

Nick Reddy
September 6, 2015
The Wildcats are already on a roll beating California Baptist and Academy of Art in their season opener.
Photo credit: Sam Barker

Passing the pack: Women’s volleyball aims to bump up

Nick Reddy
September 1, 2015
With only two seniors and four added matches to the lineup, the women's volleyball team looks to improve its stats in the challenging 2015 season.
The Chico State Wildcat Logo. Photo Courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

No new Wildcat logo for club sports

Nick Reddy
August 24, 2015
The updated 'Cat logo is reserved for Chico State’s NCAA teams only.
Photo courtesy of The Orion.

Wildcat logo locked from club sports

Nick Reddy
August 24, 2015
The updated 'Cat logo is reserved for Chico State’s NCAA teams only.
Senior Jordan Semple, this season's only returning starter, scored 13 points in Saturday's win against the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

‘Cats score comeback win in rematch with Warriors

Nick Reddy
December 14, 2014
Chico State tops Cal State Stanislaus in Turlock, 59-47
A display case in front of the Chico State men's basketball team's office inside Acker Gym highlights awards and memorabilia. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat basketball turns 100

Nick Reddy
December 13, 2014
As Chico State men’s basketball marks its centennial, we look back at some of the significant players and coaches that helped shape where the program is today.
J Patrick Smith, third from left, competes alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton in March 2014. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk

Wildcat of the Year nominee: J Patrick Smith

Nick Reddy
December 10, 2014
Chico State alumnus J Patrick Smith capped a legendary career in 2014. Now, he's been nominated for the 2014 Wildcat of the Year.
New men's golf recruit Matt Hutchins finishes his swing. Photo courtesy of Matt Hutchins.

Wildcat athletic squads nab new recruits

Nick Reddy
December 1, 2014
Three standout student-athletes to join 'Cats in 2015.
Senior volleyball players from left to right in the bottom, front row being honored on Senior Night in Acker Gym: Lindsay Quigley, Emily Duran, Ellie Larronde, Lauren Orozco and Kristyn Casalino. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team misses playoffs, sends off seniors

Nick Reddy
November 17, 2014
The Wildcats concluded their season at .500, good for eighth place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Wildcat Kristyn Casalino attempts to play the ball over San Francisco State's defense on Saturday November 16, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team sends off seniors with victory

Nick Reddy
November 16, 2014
Wildcats win five set thriller against San Francisco State on Senior Night
Chico State women's basketball player Hannah Womack works on her free throw shooting in practice. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s basketball goes on without graduated guards

Nick Reddy
November 11, 2014
The squad lost two CCAA first teamers: Courtney Hamilton and Jazmine Miller.
Chico State volleyball player Kristyn Casalino in a match earlier this season Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat volleyball team sweeps Dominguez Hills

Nick Reddy
November 9, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team won its last road game of regular season.
Junior Wildcat Women's Golfer Dani O'Keefe chips the ball during practice at Bidwell Golf Course MOnday October 27, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Golfer sets school record with career-best effort

Nick Reddy
October 28, 2014
Dani O'Keefe led her team to a sixth-place finish at the team's most recent tournament.
Wildcat Olivia Mediano goes for a spike over  UC San Diego Tritons at Acker Gym Friday October 17, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team falls in five sets to Cal Poly Pomona

Nick Reddy
October 19, 2014
Chico State fell in five sets to Cal Poly Pomona, which was the same result the last time the two squads met up.
The Chico State women's club volleyball team poses for a picture with coach Tommy Gott. Photo courtesy of Cat Williford.

New president to lead women’s volleyball club

Nick Reddy
October 18, 2014
The women's club volleyball team will try to replace six players for a fresh run at the national tournament.
Chico State volleyball player Kristyn Casalino meets the opposition at the net. Photo credit: John Domogma

Uncommon hitting style key to volleyball offense

Nick Reddy
October 12, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team makes the most of an offensive play called the "slide."
Senior Ellie Larronde receives the opposing serve with ease at Acker Gymnasium Friday Ocetober 3, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Seawolves slam Wildcats in four sets

Nick Reddy
October 12, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell in four sets to Sonoma State.
Chico State men's soccer player Nick Radosavljevic is a junior foward on this year's team. Photo credit: Nick Reddy

Men’s soccer player has connections to local pro club

Nick Reddy
October 8, 2014
Chico State men's soccer player Nick Radosavljevic’s father coaches the Sacramento soccer team led by Chico alumni.
Kim Sutton encourages players during a practice last season. Orion file photo.

Women’s soccer coach passes program’s founder in wins

Nick Reddy
October 7, 2014
Chico State head women's soccer coach Kim Sutton recently earned her 187th win in Division II, passing the Wildcats' only other coach, Bob Russ, for 31st all-time.

Volleyball team loses in five sets to Golden Eagles

Nick Reddy
October 5, 2014
Chico State rallied to five sets against Cal State L.A., but fell in the final 21-19.
Shannon Boling goes for a well-orchestrated play to score against Cal State Monterrey Bay at Acker Gymnasium on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat volleyball overwhelms Warriors

Nick Reddy
October 1, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team swept CSU Stanislaus, to move back over .500 on the season.
Lindsay Quigley, 5,  moves towards the net during a set last season. Orion File photo.

Wildcat volleyball team stumbles against Humboldt State

Nick Reddy
September 28, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell in four sets, and dropped to 3-3 in CCAA play.
Former Chico State cross-country runner Ayla Granados won the Northern California Cross-Country Challenge Sept. 13 in Redding. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Alumna pursues elite-level cross-country career

Nick Reddy
September 23, 2014
The former Chico State runner has started participating in post-collegiate races, leading the path to her professional cross-country goal.
Wildcat Shannon Boling gets ready for the serve today September 20, 2014 at Acker Gymnasium in Chico State. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team edges Monterey Bay

Nick Reddy
September 21, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team beat Cal State Monterey Bay in four sets on Saturday.
Freshman middle hitter Natalie Nordahl, left, and junior middle hitter Kristyn Casalino block a shot by the Lumberjacks last season. Chico State beat Cal State East Bay on Friday. Orion File Photo.

Chico State volleyball team downs Pioneers in three sets

Nick Reddy
September 20, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team beat Cal State East Bay in three sets on Friday night, moving to 2-1 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Sophomore middle hitter Natalie Nordahl, left, and senior middle hitter Kristyn Casalino block a shot by the Lumberjacks earlier last season. Chico State fell to UC San Diego on Saturday night. Orion File Photo.

Chico State volleyball team falls to UC San Diego

Nick Reddy
September 13, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team ran things to four sets against UC San Diego, but couldn't hang on and came up with a loss on the road.
Former Chico State volleyball player Sable Villaescusa (No. 9, bottom row second from left) spent time playing for a USA amateur team after her days as a Wildcat. Photo courtesy Sable Villaescusa

Wildcat Watch: Sable Villaescusa

Nick Reddy
September 13, 2014
This fall, The Orion will be catching up with former Chico State athletes and diving into their careers after being Wildcats. This week, the paper talked to former Chico State volleyball player Sable Villaescusa.
New Chico State basketball player Tanner Giddings practices dunking the ball at the Acker Gym. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Division I basketball transfer to suit up for Chico State

Nick Reddy
September 10, 2014
Fresno State transfer Tanner Giddings will bring Division I experience and a 6 feet 11 inches frame to the Chico State men's basketball team.
Sophomore Torey Thompson led the Wildcats to their first win of the season on Saturday. Thompson had 34 assists on the day. Photo credit: Dan Riedel

Wildcats volleyball picks up first win of season

Nick Reddy
September 7, 2014
The Chico State volleyball won its first game of the year, 3-0 over Western Oregon in the Seattle Pacific tournament
Sophomore setter Torey Thompson had 28 assists in Chico State's loss to Dixie State on Thursday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Wildcat volleyball loses in straight sets to Dixie State

Nick Reddy
September 5, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell to Dixie State 3-0 on Thursday night in the Seattle Pacific tournament.
First-year outside hitter Anna Baytosh. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats

Volleyball recruits excited for college court

Nick Reddy
September 2, 2014
Get to know the newest faces from the 2014 women's volleyball team.
Chico State senior volleyball defensive specialist Emily Duran. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Volleyball reloads, eyes postseason

Nick Reddy
August 26, 2014
Chico State's women's volleyball player Emily Duran will lead the team in the season opening three-match tournament in Seattle.