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Maddy Wong pulls a jumper from the 3-point line.

[Photo] Wildcats say farewell to their 2019-2020 season

Alex Martin and
March 5, 2020
Carlos Mencia performing a stand-up act

[Photo] Carlos Mencia screams out for a dynamic comedy night

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Wildcats huddle in celebration.

[Photo] Wildcats sweep the Otters in home opening doubleheader

Alex Martin
February 8, 2020

Thanksgiving gives athletes an important mental and physical break

Wesley Harris
December 10, 2019
Shay Stark shooting a free throw against Holy Names University. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Wildcat pregame rituals

Wesley Harris
December 3, 2019
Maddy Wong serveying the floor against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s basketball loses strong lead late.

Wesley Harris
November 23, 2019
Isaiah Brooks brings the ball up the floor against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico struggles defensively in CCAA opener

Wesley Harris
November 23, 2019
Ronan McEnroe (middle) celebrating a goal at University Soccer Stadium. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Inspiration is the key to prominence

Wesley Harris
November 18, 2019
Chico kicks the ball to continue the game. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Seniors leave everything out on the field in double overtime draw

Wesley Harris
November 11, 2019

Chico State not taken lightly against the University of Arizona

Wesley Harris
November 4, 2019
Chico State player, Cooper Renteria goes against Sonoma State player, Ulysses Vega to get the ball back. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Chico outlast conference rival in shutout victory

Wesley Harris
November 4, 2019
Justin Briggs dunking in Acker Gym. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Men’s basketball new look ready for a deep run

Wesley Harris
October 27, 2019
Kim Wright delivers a fast ball over the net and the other team didn't know what hit them. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Chico volleyball bright start didn’t last long

Wesley Harris
October 27, 2019

Road trips forge lasting connections among student athletes

Wesley Harris
October 24, 2019
Christopher Colla is currently a senior on the men's golf team. Photo courtesy of Chico State Sports Information.

Christopher Colla represents Chico proudly in home tournament

Wesley Harris
October 21, 2019
Both teams wait for the kick as the end of the game approaches. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Video: Chico State men’s soccer v.s. Cal Poly Pomona

Melissa Herrera and Wesley Harris
October 13, 2019
Jordan Jackmon and Garrett Hogbin went full sprint for the ball . Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Top teams in conference battle in final minutes

Wesley Harris
October 12, 2019
Alexi Vonsolos fights for ball against Cal Poly Pomona defender. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s soccer home winning record is cut at 26 games

Wesley Harris
October 12, 2019
Brooke Ono (right) sets up a kill for Kim Wright (left) Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Sonoma State takes reign over the conference defeating the Wildcats

Wesley Harris
October 5, 2019
Noah Ross maneuvering between the Academy of Art defense on Sept. 22. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State’s soccer program is in safe hands for the future

Wesley Harris
October 2, 2019
Joey Scotti recieving a pass down right sideline. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State men’s soccer stays undefeated before road trip

Wesley Harris
September 22, 2019
Justin Bethke defending a Fresno Pacific player Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State men’s soccer remains undefeated

Wesley Harris
September 21, 2019
Josh McCollum attempts to bury a shot at the Western Washington Invitational in this archived photo. Image courtesy of Chico State Athletics

Men’s golf season preview:

Wesley Harris
September 16, 2019
Garrett Hogbin celebrating in a victory run. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Men’s Soccer dazzles in home opener

Wesley Harris
September 13, 2019
Kim Wright blocking a ball at home game in Acker gym. Photo courtesy of Chico State Sports Information.

Chico fall in third straight loss to close the Hawaii Challenge

Wesley Harris
September 8, 2019
Chico State volleyball in defensive position as they wait for California State University, East Bay to serve. Sept. 22, 2018. Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Chico State Volleyball snags their first win in Hawaii

Wesley Harris
September 6, 2019
Bekah Boyle strategizing with the team as Brooke Fogel sets up for a serve. September 22, 2018 Photo credit: Lucero Del Rayo-Nava

Harmonizing the responsibilities of a student athlete

Wesley Harris
September 4, 2019
Coach Hopper going over strategy with Paradise players. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

More than a game for the city of Paradise

Wesley Harris
August 24, 2019
Chico State looks to rebound the ball against Stanislaus State in this archived photo. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Chico State men’s basketball falls short in heartbreaking fashion

Wesley Harris
December 17, 2018
Kevin Warren and Isaiah Brooks operating the Chico State offense against Cal State East Bay on Saturday. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State men’s basketball prevails in second consecutive home win

Wesley Harris
December 9, 2018
Chico State guard Nate Ambrosini gets ready to toss the ball in against Stanislaus State on Thursday night. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Chico State men’s basketball cruises in first win of the season

Wesley Harris
December 7, 2018
Sophomore Justin Briggs avoids defense and finds an open shot in a Chico's playoff matchup against Cal State San Bernardino last season in this archived image. Photo credit: Kate Angeles

Wildcats struggle for open shots in loss to San Francisco State

Wesley Harris
December 2, 2018

Sneakers glimmer throughout the NBA

Wesley Harris
November 7, 2018
Chico State forward Susanna Garcia fights for the ball against tough defense from UC San Diego in this archived photo. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

CCAA title hopes dashed in penalty kicks

Wesley Harris
November 3, 2018
A referee signals possession of the ball while both Chico State and Cal State San Marcos get ready for the ensuing play on Thursday. Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Chico State men’s soccer manages seventh shutout victory

Wesley Harris
October 26, 2018

Wondolowski and San Jose held scoreless in home finale

Wesley Harris
October 22, 2018

Take a peak into the NBA season

Wesley Harris
October 18, 2018
Head men's soccer coach, Felipe Restrepo, started coaching at the age of 13. Image courtesy of Chico Wildcats

Chico State mentor leads by example, from coaching soccer to coaching life

Wesley Harris
October 15, 2018
Junior Ronan McEnroe clears the ball to the other end of the field amongst Humboldt State defenders on Sunday Photo credit: Keelie Lewis

Men’s soccer sweeps home stand

Wesley Harris
October 14, 2018
Joshua Belda delivers a pass down the field Sunday against UC Santa Cruz. Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Men’s soccer jumps out early in Sunday Victory

Wesley Harris
October 7, 2018
A Chico State defender strikes a free kick in a game against Seattle Pacific University in this archived photo Photo credit: Maury Montalvo

Chico State soccer matches decided near end of regulation

Wesley Harris
October 1, 2018
Chico State women's soccer plays defense at home earlier in the season in this archived photo. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State soccer flawless in Sunday victories

Wesley Harris
September 23, 2018
Nate Ambrosini working on his jump shot before Chico State basketball practice. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

The endless grind of a collegiate gym rat

Wesley Harris
September 21, 2018
Chico State's #9 Korie Bozart makes a cross against Dominguez Hills on Sunday. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s soccer scores two goals for second win of the season

Wesley Harris
September 16, 2018
Chico State's Brooke Fogel is the vocal leader on the court for the Wildcats volleyball team and brings out the best in her teammates. Photo credit: Caitlyn Young

Wildcat of the Week- Brooke Fogel

Wesley Harris, Caitlyn Young, and Amy Heckeroth
September 16, 2018
Chico State defends against Seattle Pacific university during a scoreless tie on Thursday night. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s soccer plays in a third straight scoreless tie

Wesley Harris
September 7, 2018
Wildcat starters huddle before the start of the second half against Colorado School of Mines on Sunday afternoon Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Wildcats tie in second extra time match of the season

Wesley Harris
September 2, 2018
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