The Orion

Wildcats track and field bringing big crop of recruits

Emerson Keenan // October 13, 2014

The Chico State men's and women's track and field teams brought in a big class of transfers and freshmen to replace the big class of seniors leaving.

Men’s soccer team wins in OT against Humboldt

Emerson Keenan // October 10, 2014

The Chico State Wildcats let a one goal lead slip away against the Humboldt State Lumberjacks, only to win in overtime 2-1 on controversial penalty kick in opening minutes of overtime.

Wildcats await NCAA Championships

Emerson Keenan // May 11, 2014

After multiple California Collegiate Athletic Association titles, a handful of track and field athletes are likely headed to Michigan for NCAA championships.

Wildcats softball ends season with split

Emerson Keenan // April 28, 2014

Wildcat slugger Desiree' Gonzalez tied the single season school record for home runs with her 11th, while the team split the doubleheader with Cal State East Bay 6-2 and 11-6.

Wildcat decathletes dash against world-class competition

Emerson Keenan // April 21, 2014

Three Chico State athletes got a rare opportunity to compete against a variety of Olympic runners at the Sam Adams Combined Events decathlon.

Endurance event tests Wildcat athletes

Emerson Keenan // April 15, 2014

Steeplechase is an often-forgotten track and field event, in which Alex McGuirk broke the school record.

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.

Sweet sweep for ’Cats softball team

Emerson Keenan // March 15, 2014

The Chico State softball team moves above .500 for the first time this season with a sweep of Pace University and continues a five-game win streak.