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Former Chico State pitcher Alex Molina in the middle of her delivery in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Alex Molina

Angelo Boscacci // December 3, 2014
Softball pitcher Alex Molina started in 23 games, and in 15 of those games, she went the distance.

Softball team reflects on season’s end

Angelo Boscacci // May 5, 2014
With the softball season now in the rearview mirror, the team looks back on memorable moments.
Pitcher Cheyenne Sandoval pitches Saturday against the Cal State Sonoma Seawolves. Photo credit: Grant Mahan

Wildcats come up short against Sonoma State

Emerson Keenan // April 20, 2014
The Chico State softball team wasn't able to claw any wins after honoring the seniors, losing both games of the doubleheader against Sonoma State.
From left to right, Alex Molina, Scotie Walker and Kayla Barber with their families behind them on Senior Day. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Softball team pays tribute on Senior Day

Emerson Keenan // April 20, 2014
Three seniors, Alex Molina, Scotie Walker and Kayla Barber, were honored before the softball game against Sonoma State.
Sophomore first baseman Desiree Gonzalez. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Wildcats break Otters 19-game win streak

Emerson Keenan // April 13, 2014
The softball team split the two game series against Cal State Monterey Bay behind a fiery performance from Desiree' Gonzalez.
Alex Molina, senior pitcher, gets ready to bat during practice. Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Pitcher grand slams as hitter

Emerson Keenan // March 25, 2014
Senior pitcher Alex Molina can hit and pitch, which makes her a rare commodity in softball.
Junior infielder Emily McEnaney. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Dramatic comeback helps the Wildcats win game, series

Emerson Keenan // March 9, 2014
The Wildcats swept Saturday's doubleheader against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros after a dramatic rally in game two.
Freshman Briana Contreras. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Tough Saturday for ’Cats softball

Angelo Boscacci // March 2, 2014
The Chico State softball team lost both games during Saturday's doubleheader against the Humboldt State Lumberjacks.
Senior pitcher Alex Molina will start for the Cats when the season starts Feb. 1.Photo credit: Angelo Boscacci

New season is a fresh start for softball

Angelo Boscacci // January 27, 2014
Chico State's softball team hopes to succeed with experience and balance.
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