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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Trevor Lee

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter

Trevor Lee is a fourth-year journalism major with a minor in broadcasting. This is his first semester reporting for the Orion, covering sports. He is from Santa Rosa, a city 45-minutes north of San Francisco. He is excited to improve his writing and photography skills and has goals to work in sports journalism post-graduation. In his free time he enjoys playing golf, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends.



All content by Trevor Lee
Left handed hitter Kennedy Gustin slap hits the ball on March 28 at Chico State. This hit got her on base.

The Wildcats strong offense loses steam as they drop series against Cal State San Bernardino

Rebecca Gonzalez and Trevor Lee
April 2, 2025

Chico State took on the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes this past weekend in a hard-fought series. Friday’s doubleheader featured a competitive offensive showing from both teams, with each game determined...

Wildcats’ second baseman Michael Baker helps up pitcher Marco Ibarra after he made a diving catch to secure the out in their game against Cal State East Bay on Saturday, March 15. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State Baseball falls to 6th in conference after challenging series against East Bay

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2025

Thade Miller crosses home plate in a game against Cal State East Bay on Saturday, March 15. Miller went 3-for-3 hitting in the game with a pair of stolen bases. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State Wildcat Josie Peterson competes in the women’s javelin event during the Track And Field Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Chico, Calif. Photo taken by Jason Halley.

Peterson takes home first conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week Award of the season

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2025

After a dominant performance at the Kim Duyst Invitational, Wildcats senior Josie Peterson has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Women’s Field Athlete of the Week. The defending CCAA javelin champion...

Seniors Jordan Allred and Jadence Clifton embrace in a hug with only a few minutes left in the game against San Marcos State Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Chico State.

Women’s basketball secure No. 3 seed in CCAA Championships

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2025

In a game with significant postseason implications, the Chico State women's basketball team commemorated their senior class before securing an 80-62 victory over Cal State San Marcos in the regular season...

Guard Jadence Clifton attempts a three point shot against Dominguez Hills Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at Chico State. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball gets huge win against undefeated No. 2 Cal State Dominguez Hills

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025

With clutch 3-pointers from senior guard Jadence Clifton and a game-winning free throw from senior guard Jordan Allred, the Wildcats stunned the then No. 2 Dominguez Hills, ending their undefeated season...

Wildcats Senior Jordan Ausbie competes in the long jump during the Chico State Multi Classic. Ausbie won the long jump event, recording a 6.29m mark. Photo taken Feb. 20 by Trevor Lee.

Ausbie earns first conference men’s field Athlete of the Week award

Trevor Lee, Reporter
February 26, 2025

After securing a provisional mark at the Chico State Multi Classic, senior decathlete Jordan Ausbie earned the first FloCollege/CCAA Men’s Field Athlete of the Week award of the season. Following...

Chico State’s Jordan Ausbie, Justin Craven, Collin Totman and John Griggs from Yuba College, compete in the 100-meter decathlon race on Thursday during the Chico State Multi Classic. Photo taken Feb. 20 by Trevor Lee.

Chico State track & field shines in season debut, securing multiple wins

J.J. Fain and Trevor Lee
February 24, 2025

The Wildcats opened the track & field season with the 41st Annual Chico State Multi on Thursday and Friday at University Stadium, before finishing the weekend at the Butte County NorCal Preview with...

Wildcats head coach Brian Fogel speaks to his team during a timeout in a game against San Bernardino on Jan. 11. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball drops crucial game against Cal State East Bay

Trevor Lee, Reporter
February 18, 2025

Despite securing a spot in the CCAA tournament just two days earlier, the women’s basketball team missed an opportunity to climb the standings, falling in a tight battle against Cal State East Bay on...

Senior guard Jordan Allred drives to the basket in a game against Cal Poly Pomona on Jan. 9. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats secure bounce-back win over No. 15 Cal Poly Pomona

Trevor Lee, Reporter
February 4, 2025

After losing to Cal Poly Pomona in their first matchup three weeks ago, the Wildcats got their revenge in the rematch on Saturday. Seniors Meadow Aragon and Ciarah Michalik both made clutch free throws...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte attempts a right-handed shot in a game against Dominguez Hills on Jan. 24.

Wildcats fall short to undefeated No. 3 Dominguez Hills

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2025

Despite a second half surge, the Chico State women’s basketball team fell just short to the undefeated Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, losing 78-69 Thursday evening. Senior forward Makenzi Laporte led...

Senior forward Meadow Aragon attempts a contested lay-up in a game against Menlo College on Nov. 14. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Back-to-back wins elevate women’s basketball to 3-0 in conference play

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team reached the century mark for the first time in 18 years in their dominant victory Thursday against Cal State East Bay 100-49. Every player for the Wildcats scored...

Senior forward Makenzi Laprorte drives baseline against her defender in a game against Sonoma State on Jan. 27. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Women’s basketball continues undefeated start in home opener

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2024

The Chico State women’s basketball team picked up the victory in their home opener  against Menlo College, winning 86-67 and continuing their undefeated start. The Wildcats shot 51.5% from the field...

Chico State Wildcats’ #21 Avery Pieri attempts a shot on goal in a game against Sonoma State Thursday, Oct. 17 at Chico State. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats women’s soccer ends season on high note with win against Stanislaus State

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2024

Wildcats women's soccer wrapped up the 2024-25 season on a high note with a 4-2 victory over the Stanislaus State Warriors Thursday. Wildcats senior forward Avery Pieri’s performance in her last game...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

[Photo] Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Senior Forward Miles Rice (#5) dribbles the ball down the field into enemy territory during a game against Cal State San Bernardino on Oct. 27 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer holds off San Bernardino on senior day

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024

Chico State men’s soccer (10-2-3, 4-1-3 CCAA) capped off their afternoon senior day celebration with a victory against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes (4-4-6, 2-3-3 CCAA) Sunday. Senior forward...

The Wildcats volleyball team celebrates scoring a point in a set against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 25. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Chico State volleyball defeats San Marcos in five sets

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (8-10, 5-6 CCAA) took on the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (4-14, 2-9 CCAA) in a tightly-contested matchup that went to five sets. The Wildcats ultimately prevailed, taking...

Chico State Wildcats’ senior Trinity Hernandez tees off during a practice round at Butte Creek Country Club. Photo taken by Cayden Jones.

Chico State women’s golf ready to swing into spring after fall segment wrap-up

Trevor Lee, Reporter
October 24, 2024

The Chico State women's golf team wrapped up its fall segment of the 2024-25 season on a high note, tallying a seven-stroke improvement in the final round of Sonoma State's Fall Invitational on Oct. 8....

Chico State Wildcats’ #21 Avery Pieri dribbles the ball through the defense in a game against Sonoma State Thursday, Oct. 17 at Chico State. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats women’s soccer settle for draw against Sonoma State

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (4-2-6, 1-1-3 CCAA) returned home for a cold and windy evening matchup against the Sonoma State Seawolves (4-4-4, 2-2-1 CCAA) Thursday. The Wildcats took the 1-0 lead in the 32nd...

Chico State Wildcats prepare to play against Biola University in the first half of their women’s soccer game on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Chico. Photo taken by Jason Halley.

Wildcats women’s soccer play Cal State Monterey Bay to a scoreless draw

Trevor Lee, Reporter
October 15, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (4-2-5, 1-1-2 CCAA) played their second game of their weekend road trip against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters (4-1-5, 1-0-3 CCAA) Sunday. Despite outshooting the Otters eight...

Chico State Wildcats' #4 Jiana Martin plays against Biola University in the first half of their women’s soccer game on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Chico, Calif. Photo taken by Jason Halley.

Wildcats women’s soccer secures first conference win over Gators

Trevor Lee, Reporter
October 11, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (4-2-4, 1-1-1 CCAA) traveled to San Francisco Friday to take on the San Francisco State Gators (3-7, 0-3 CCAA) in their first conference away game of the season. After a scoreless...

Chico State women’s volleyball team huddling after scoring a point in their game against Cal  State San Bernardino on Oct. 4 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Chico State volleyball falls short in conference home opener against Coyotes

Trevor Lee, Reporter
October 5, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (6-6) opened their first conference home game of the season at the Acker gymnasium against Cal State San Bernardino (8-4). After dropping the first two sets, the...

Chico State Wildcats’ #5 Miles Rice celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the first half against Stanislaus State on Sept. 28 in Chico. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer extends winning streak to six with victory over Stanislaus State

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 29, 2024

Chico State men’s soccer (6-1) survived a tightly contested game Saturday evening against the Stanislaus State Warriors (4-2-1). Despite being outshot by the Warriors, the Wildcats scored early in the...

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

Las Mujeres del Fútbol de Chico State Sufren una Difícil Derrota contra Colorado School of Mines

Trevor Lee, Repotero
September 22, 2024

El equipo femenino de fútbol de Chico State jugó un partido muy reñido el domingo contra Colorado School of Mines, que mantuvo a los espectadores al borde de sus asientos hasta el final. A pesar de...

Chico State Wildcats’ #10 Brynn Howard dribbles the ball around the defender in a game against Dominican on Aug. 24 in Chico. Photo Courtesy of Aaron Draper.

Wildcats women’s soccer holds off Jessup in defensive clash

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 22, 2024

The Chico State women’s soccer team (2-1-2) traveled to Rocklin Saturday, Sept. 21 to take on the Jessup Warriors. The game was a defensive battle, with the Wildcats scoring their lone goal in the 36th...

Chico State Wildcats' #16 Gwyneth Wentzel (right) spikes against Humboldt State Lumberjacks’ #12 Avery McIntyre (center) and #10 Lindsey McLaughlin (left) in the second game of their women’s volleyball match on Saturday, Sept.23, 2023 in Chico.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)

Wildcats volleyball drop conference opener

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 20, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (3-5) traveled to Atherton Friday for their first conference game of the season against Cal State East Bay. The Wildcats fought hard in four tightly contested...

Wildcats Sophomore Kassandra Nall attempts to hit the ball over the net in a game against Fresno Pacific on Sept. 6. Photo courtesy of Fresno Pacific Athletics.

Chico State women’s volleyball battles hard: Finishes 1-3 in tournament

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024

The Chico State women’s volleyball team (3-4) faced a tough weekend of opponents after traveling to Turlock Thursday for the 2024 Stan State Invitational. Despite showing flashes of strong play, the...

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

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

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 9, 2024

The Chico State women’s soccer team played a closely contested game Sunday against the Colorado School of Mines that was a nail-biter to the very end. Despite their best efforts, the Wildcats ultimately...

B-Line bus #4 is just one of the buses used to transport people locally and regionally. Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022.

La continua asociación de Chico State con B-Line sigue beneficiando a los usuarios del campus

Trevor Lee, Reportero
September 8, 2024

Chico State y los Associated Students iniciaron su asociación con B-Line Transit, el sistema de transporte público del Condado de Butte, para ofrecer viajes gratuitos a todos los estudiantes a principios...

B-Line bus #4 is just one of the buses used to transport people locally and regionally. Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022.

Chico State’s ongoing B-Line partnership continues to benefit campus commuters

Trevor Lee, Reporter
September 4, 2024

Chico State and the Associated Students began its partnership with B-Line Transit, Butte County's public transit system, to offer free rides for all students in the early 1980s.  Since then, the program...