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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

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

Carlos Mencia performing a stand-up act

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

Melissa Joseph, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020

Carlos Mencia performing at the El Rey Theatre on Friday, Feb. 22 in Chico.

Wildcats huddle in celebration.

[Photo] Wildcats sweep the Otters in home opening doubleheader

Alex Martin
February 8, 2020

Wildcats huddle in celebration.

Thanksgiving gives athletes an important mental and physical break

Wesley Harris
December 10, 2019

Basketball in mid-season can be a filled with fatigue, mental pressure and, of course, the semester coming to an end. Athletes competing in Winter sports are competitors who are fully dedicated, choosing...

Shay Stark shooting a free throw against Holy Names University. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Wildcat pregame rituals

Wesley Harris
December 3, 2019

Game day can be a time when emotions run high in anticipation of hopping on the court. Envisioning the plays an athlete wants to make can cause anxiety as they try to keep their cool. Junior basketball...

Maddy Wong serveying the floor against Stanislaus State. Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Women’s basketball loses strong lead late.

Wesley Harris
November 23, 2019

The Chico State women’s basketball season opener Thursday night was not what they hoped for going against Stanislaus State. The Wildcats were in the driver’s seat the first three quarters but...

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

Chico State men’s basketball exciting start would not prevail in their home California Collegiate Athletic Association opener Thursday night. Defense is normally something the Wildcats can hang their...

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

The first steps of becoming an outstanding collegiate athlete do not just incorporate natural talent, but rather require list of people and experiences along the way which influence a talented individual....

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 women’s soccer took the field for the final time in their 2019 campaign and couldn’t have asked for a more intense match. From a late goal delivered with only three seconds to play,...

Chico State not taken lightly against the University of Arizona

Wesley Harris
November 4, 2019

Chico State basketball surprised Arizona’s 13,000 fans in Friday night’s exhibition battle against the 17 ranked program in division one. Chico State had University of Arizona on the ropes,...

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

Chico State soccer picks up a huge one score victory to hold on to their playoff hopes against rival Sonoma State Sunday afternoon. Mikey Hirsch put the single, match winning goal through the net midway...

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

The Chico State community was provided with their first chance to see the men’s basketball team Saturday in the annual Cardinal vs. White scrimmage. Though it was just an in house scrimmage, it was...

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

Chico State Volleyball suffers fourth straight loss Saturday night, falling in four sets to California State University, Los Angeles. Though facing the 24th ranked team in the nation, Chico was off to...

Road trips forge lasting connections among student athletes

Wesley Harris
October 24, 2019

Road trips are an important part of what makes all the stress of collegiate sports worthwhile for student athletes. In addition to putting up with school itself, they also have to deal with a busy sports...

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

Following a one of a kind performance in Chico’s hosting tournament at Butte Creek Country Club, Chistopher Colla has taken reign over the conference being named California Collegiate Athletic Association...

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

Reporter Wesley Harris interviews Midfielder Alex Fluitt and Forward Noah Ross about the team's loss to conference leader Cal Poly Pomona on Friday night. Wesley Harris can be reached at [email protected]...

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

Chico State men’s soccer lost in heartbreaking fashion to the conference leading Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Friday night. Chico played a fair game until Pomona found a crevice in the net with four minutes...

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

Chico State’s home record comes to an unfortunate end at 26 consecutive matches won at University Soccer Stadium. The match winning goal would come well into the second half for Cal Poly Pomona and...

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

Chico State volleyball fails to take the top overall record in the conference over Sonoma State. After coming out of the gates strong in the first set, Chico could not stop the points from flowing in....

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

The first year of college is a time filled with major lifestyle adjustments and figuring out how to live in a new atmosphere. For freshmen soccer players Noah Ross and Jacob Chong, time is not a luxury...

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

Chico State comes alive in the second half Sunday over Academy of Art to stretch their undefeated streak to four games. After a shaky first half, Chico State found their offensive groove to score two goals...

Justin Bethke defending a Fresno Pacific player Photo credit: Wesley Harris

Chico State men’s soccer remains undefeated

Wesley Harris
September 21, 2019

Chico State couldn’t have found a better way to seek revenge against Fresno Pacific in a 3-0 shutout for the Wildcats. Both squads were looking to settle unfinished business after a 2-2 draw in last...

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

Chico State men’s golf reloaded its roster for another high-performance year. As a nationally recognized team, Chico State men's golf is hoping to maintain the skills that helped them place as the...

Garrett Hogbin celebrating in a victory run. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Men’s Soccer dazzles in home opener

Wesley Harris
September 13, 2019

Chico State puts on a three score show at University Stadium in home opener over Concordia University (Oregon). “It always fun playing at University stadium. It’s such a special place to play,”...

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

The Wildcats suffer their third straight loss in a sour three set match before returning back home. Chico State may seem a long way from home after being dominated a talented Chaminade University squad....

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

Chico State volleyball couldn’t have asked for a better location to open their 2019 campaign as they clinched on to a five set victory against Hawaii’s Minot State. It was the first of a 3-day...

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

The hustle and bustle lifestyle of a student athlete is not one for the weak minded; it's a lifestyle that includes sprints before dawn, tortuous study sessions after the rest of town goes to bed and a...

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

Paradise High School football returned to play in front of their Paradise family for the first time since having their playoff hopes denied after the city was traumatized by the largest fire in California...

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

Chico State fails to complete its second half surge to overcome a 17-point deficit. Humboldt State converted a final second tip in off a miss to overcome the Wildcats by a score of 55-53. Chico State went...

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 found their groove in their second consecutive win over Cal State East Bay. The tenacious defense from the Wildcats left East Bay flustered. Chico continued their unselfish play, finding ways...

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

Chico State men's basketball earned their first win of the season in their home opener versus Stanislaus State with a ton to build off of. The Wildcats flipped the story of their cold spell shooting the...

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

Chico State men's basketball labored for open gaps in Saturday’s 65-49 loss to San Francisco State. This would only be the second game of the season for the Wildcats after having their first five...

Sneakers glimmer throughout the NBA

Wesley Harris
November 7, 2018

What’s worn on a player’s feet is the premier form of self expression in the game of basketball. The NBA removed all color restrictions on footwear in this year’s off-season, giving players...

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

Chico State women’s soccer is hoping their second place finish in the regular season is sufficient enough to advance to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament after an early exit...

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

Chico’s sonic start was enough to clasp a win over Cal State San Marcos on Thursday. Damion Lewis snagged six saves in the shutout. The Wildcats are optimistic in climbing the California Collegiate...

Wondolowski and San Jose held scoreless in home finale

Wesley Harris
October 22, 2018

The San Jose Earthquakes 20 shot attempts were not enough to get past Tim Howard and the Colorado Rapids. Colorado's defense held things down in their goal territory the majority of the game. They shadowed...

Take a peak into the NBA season

Wesley Harris
October 18, 2018

Lebron James’ paramount relocation to the City of Angels has unbarred the Eastern Conference and only spiked the talent in the cluttered Western Conference.Golden State remains the favorite in their...

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

Coach Felipe Restrepo, thrives for an impact even outside the lines of the soccer field. His aspirations for spreading the power of the game are a defining reason why his team has taken three expeditions...

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

Chico State flourished in a 2-0 win over rival Humboldt State Sunday afternoon, extending their winning streak to three games. The team dominated in controlling the ball, leaving a light load of work for...

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

Chico State soccer handled things early in Sunday’s two score shutout. The Wildcats had revenge on their minds after losing to University of California, Santa Cruz exactly one year ago. Chico came...

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

Women’s soccer managed to escape another tie in a high scoring affair Sunday afternoon. The team tied their season high of three goals, including a late run made in the final minutes by Erin Woods...

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

Chico State Women’s soccer completed their third straight victory Sunday afternoon over California State University East Bay. Aiden Williams scored her first goal of the season in the win, and Jordan...

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

Dreams of championships, game-winning shots and ankle bruising crossovers date back to the childhoods of most basketball players. Especially when they observed the legendary professional athletes that...

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 17, 2018

The Chico State women's soccer team delivered a scoring explosion early in the second half to knock off California State University, Dominguez Hills on Sunday with a score of 2-1. Chico State's Erin Woods...

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

Junior defensive specialist Brooke Fogel is the vocal leader on the court for the Chico State volleyball team. She led both teams with 21 digs in a victory over Stanislaus State last week and always brings...

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

Chico State women’s soccer played in their third straight scoreless match Thursday night versus the Seattle Pacific University Falcons extending their home unbeaten streak to 17 games. Chico showed...

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

The Chico State women’s soccer team went head to head against Colorado School of Mines, ranked 13th nationally, on a scorching Sunday that ended in a physical, 0-0 draw. The result was the second...