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All content by Samuel Wolfson
Senior middle hitter Lindsay Quigley takes flight and serves the ball in a match against Humboldt State in November 2013. Orion file photo.

Wildcat wraps up stellar season

Samuel Wolfson
December 12, 2014
Chico State women's volleyball senior player Lindsay Quigley is winning awards and setting records during her final run.
Jordan Barton led Chico State with 14 points in a win over Cal State Dominguez Hills on Friday. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats

Men’s basketball beats Dominguez Hills

Samuel Wolfson
December 6, 2014
The Chico State men's basketball team beat Cal State Dominguez Hills 69-59 Friday night.
Left to right, Jordan Semple (Orion file photo), Dani O’Keefe, Kristyn Casalino and Lindsay Quigley  (Photographs by John Domogma/The Orion)were all part of record-breaking performances during the fall season.

Chico State breaks six school records

Samuel Wolfson
December 1, 2014
This fall has been one for the books for Chico State's men's basketball, women's golf and volleyball.
Dani O'Keefe shot a career best and broke the school record with lowest ever three-round score during the fall schedule. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s golf team ends fall schedule on high note

Samuel Wolfson
November 16, 2014
The Chico State women's golf team finished up its fall portion of the 2014-15 season. Here's a wrap-up of how it went.
Junior Hannah Wilkins elevates for a block against Sonoma State on Friday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Volleyball team falls to CCAA-leader Sonoma State

Samuel Wolfson
November 15, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team fell to Sonoma State in three sets on Friday.
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Lee Gearhart

Samuel Wolfson
November 12, 2014
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
Freshman runner Camila Turati was named Freshman of the Year at the CCAA Championships. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Cross-Country teams win CCAA Championships

Samuel Wolfson
November 9, 2014
The Chico State cross-country teams came away with a CCAA title at the championships Saturday in San Bernardino.
A group of Chico State cross-country runners prepare to cross the finish line at the 2013 California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy Gary Towne

Men’s cross-country team competes for 13th consecutive title

Samuel Wolfson
November 1, 2014
The Chico State men's cross-country team competes Nov. 8 at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships.

Redshirt Reyes running for future

Samuel Wolfson
October 20, 2014
Will Reyes, a junior transfer student, is redshirting on this year's men's cross-country team despite turning in the team's best time at the Charles Bowles Invitational.
Chico State women's cross country runner Enriquetta Peinado was the top Wildcat across at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.

Cross country takes 5th, 8th at Santa Clara Bronco Invite

Samuel Wolfson
October 19, 2014
The Chico State men and women's cross country teams competed at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational on Saturday.
Payton Laurie, team captain, shows a great throw during practice Monday. Photo credit: John Domogma

Ultimate Frisbee Club prepares for 16th annual tourney

Samuel Wolfson
October 7, 2014
The Chico State team is set to host its own annual tournament to 20 men's teams and 12 women's teams.
Junior Will Reyes redshirted and finished third overall for the Chico State men's cross country team. Photo courtesy Chico Wildcats.

Women first, men second at cross country invitational

Samuel Wolfson
October 6, 2014
The Chico State women's cross country team took first at the Charles Bowles Invitational, while the men's team placed second.

Rowing Club starts season with big freshman turnout

Samuel Wolfson
October 1, 2014
The Chico State Rowing Club looks forward to its fifth season while hoping to become a school-sanctioned sport.
Chico State men's cross-country runners sprint to the finish in a race last season. Orion File photo.

Cross-country opens season at Stanford Invitational

Samuel Wolfson
September 27, 2014
The Chico State men and women's cross-country teams opened up its season at the Stanford Cross-Country Invite, with the men's team ranked No.4 nationally and the women's No.5.
The Chico State triathlon club poses at the finish line after a competition last year. Photo courtesy Nick Brugioni.

Triathlon team strives for another successful season

Samuel Wolfson
September 23, 2014
After being recognized as the most improved club a year ago, the Chico State triathlon club is back to prepare for its spring competitions.
Chico State's water polo club player Misha Sinkevich takes a shot last season. The club, founded in 1985, is hoping for its first championship this year. Orion file photo. Photo credit: Veronica Hodur

Team plans to end championship drought

Samuel Wolfson
September 14, 2014
The Chico State men's water polo club has gone 29 years without a championship, a number that this year's team wants to change.
Kendall Ross, the program coordinator of Recreational Sports. Photo courtesy Chico State

WREC continues Walktober program

Samuel Wolfson
September 14, 2014
The WREC's free walking program is back for another addition of Walktober, and last year's winners have plans to take another crown.