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Chico State Track and Field team competing at the Wildcat Invitational on March 19 at University Stadium / Photo by Sophia Pearson

Chico State Track and Field’s secret stuff

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor // April 7, 2022

In Space Jam, the 1996 film starring Michael Jordan, you might recall “Michael’s Secret Stuff,” the drink as simple as water that motivated the team to an improbable victory over the Monstars.  Chico...

Track and Field thrower and captain Jorge Barajas

Track and field days away from much anticipated return

Mason Tovani, Sports Editor // February 28, 2022

It has been two years since Chico State Track and Field held a home track meet.  That will all change on March 18 when the team hosts its first invitational since 2020.  The Wildcats broke...

Eight athletes to be inducted into Chico State Hall of Fame

Andrew Baumgartner // August 28, 2018

Chico State's history will come to the forefront as the Chico State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be inducted at the Bell Memorial Union September 22 at 5:30pm. This year's class is made...

Alex Burkhart and Alexandria Tucker participate in the 5,000 meter run. Burkhart finished sixth in the 5,000 at the Portland Twilight while Tucker finished 13th. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Ilaoa and Chico State throwing coach take one, two in Warriors Last Chance

Andrew Baumgartner // May 13, 2018

In preparation for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Chico State's track and field teams had one last chance to show their talent in two separate track meets over the weekend. These two last...

Eddie King races in the 5,000 meter run. King finished first in the CCAA championship on Saturday. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne. Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State men’s track and field claims CCAA Championship

Andrew Baumgartner // May 6, 2018

With nine first place finishes, the men's track and field team dominated the competition to win the California Collegiate Athletic Association championship.Chico State scored 252.5 points, which was 89.5...

Haley Boynton participates in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo Courtesy: Gary Towne Photo credit: Gary Towne

Chico State track and field sets records among Division I competition

Andrew Baumgartner // April 22, 2018

The Chico State track and field teams participated in four track meets over the weekend in preparation for the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship on May 3 through 5. Mt. Sac Invitational: Hosted...

Adelae Freeden participates in the 110m hurdles at Chico State. Photo credit: Kailah Cabiles

Chico State track continues success in Stanislaus Multi, Woody Wilson Classic

Andrew Baumgartner // April 15, 2018

Chico State's track and field teams split action over the weekend, part of the team was in Turlock for the Stanislaus Multi and the others were in Davis for the Woody Wilson Classic. Stanislaus Multi In...

Chico State's Derrick Shepherd and Windsor Jamison complete the transfer of the baton in the 4x100 relay on Saturday. The team finished third with a time of 42.75 seconds. Photo credit: Andrew Baumgartner

Chico State track and field finds success at home in Twilight Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner // April 8, 2018

In the final home track meet of the year, Chico State's track and field teams saw plenty of first place finishes at The Chico Distance Carnival and Twilight Invitational.One of those first-place finishers...

Kyle Medina ran the fastest time in Division II since 2015 for the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Track and field continues strong season with first place finishes in San Francisco, Stanford

Andrew Baumgartner // April 1, 2018

The Chico State track and field team participated in the Stanford Invitational and the San Francisco State Distance Carnival over the weekend, once again finishing at the top in several events. Chico...

Tyler Arroyo gets ready to attempt the high jump. Photo Courtesy: Oliver Hanf

Chico State track and field chases school history in Sacramento State Invitational

Andrew Baumgartner // March 18, 2018

The Chico State men's and women's track and field team competed in the Sacramento State Hornet Invitational over the weekend, competing against Division I opponents and leaving with a handful of victories.Chico...

Photo credit: Franky Renteria

What 5 items would you keep?

Franky Renteria // September 1, 2016

          If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be and why?

Sophomore Kyle Medina runs around the track during practice, displaying his Chico State Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Cam Lesslie

Runner sets sights on Olympics

Kenta Mcafee // May 9, 2016
Sophomore Kyle Medina set his sights on the Olympic trials after breaking school record.
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