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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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Junior Cailin Garmon swings at the ball during the game against Dominican University on Feb. 7. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team wins both in Sunday doubleheader

Anna Baytosh // February 8, 2016
The Wildcat softball team won both games against Dominican University on Feb. 7.
Junior Cailin Garmon pitches the ball during practice on Jan. 27. Photo credit: Lindsay Pincus

Softball team splits double header to open season

Patrick Pace // February 8, 2016
The softball team loses one and wins one against Academy of Art.
Junior first baseman Desiree Gonzalez bats on Feb. 12 against Hawaii Hilo. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcat blasts into record books as home run leader

Matthew Vislosky // May 6, 2015
The softball team's Desiree' Gonzalez clinched the home run record during a four-game series against Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Senior infielder Emily McEnaney attempting to catch a fly ball against Humboldt State on April 17. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

‘Cats tie Friday night doubleheader with Lumberjacks

James Groh // April 19, 2015
Chico State splits the Friday night series with the nations 12th ranked softball team, Humboldt State.
Junior Alli Cook up to bat against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats get swept in Friday night series

James Groh // April 14, 2015
Chico State dropped two crucial games to Sonoma State Friday night. The Wildcats fall into a 5th place tie with Cal State Dominguez Hills in the conference
First year outfielder Taylor Doane takes a swing against San Francisco State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats salvage frustrating 4-game series

Dylan Wakefield // March 16, 2015
Chico State's softball team won the last game of its four-game series after falling to Cal State San Bernardino in the first three games.
Brooke Langeloh winds up for a pitch against Southern Oregon on Feb. 15. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats take 3 of 4 games in conference opener

Dylan Wakefield // February 26, 2015
After losing the first game of the series, the 'Cats went on to win the next three against Cal State East Bay.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham launches the ball on the Chico State softball field in a game against University of Hawaii on Feb. 12. Photo credit: John Domogma

Pitch perfect: Making decisions on the mound

Dylan Wakefield // February 18, 2015
With softball and baseball season underway, sports writer Dylan Wakefield talked to Chico State pitchers to find out some of the things that go through their minds while they play.
First-year student Haley Gilham is making her debut on the Wildcat softball team this year as a starting pitcher. Photo credit: George Johnston

Chico State softball season preview

Lars Gustafson // January 28, 2015
With the college softball season about to begin, we offer a look at some of the players and games to look out for.
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.
New mens golf recruit Matt Hutchins finishes his swing. Photo courtesy of Matt Hutchins.

Wildcat athletic squads nab new recruits

Nick Reddy // December 1, 2014
Three standout student-athletes to join 'Cats in 2015.

Chico State softball players roar Wildcat cheers

April 3, 2014
The Wildcat softball team is known for loud and fun cheers. The cheering tradition has been going ever since the girls played T-ball. Watch to learn why they cheer and how it motivates the team.
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