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Bekah Boyle celebrates a kill with her teammates Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

‘Cats start the volleyball season strong

Patrick Pace // September 4, 2017

The Chico State women's volleyball team swept their series against the Holy Names University Hawks in their first game of the Route 92 Showdown. The Wildcats finished the match in less than 80 minutes. In...

Junior Isaiah Dargan boots the ball on the fly in a game last fall. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Headlines to look for in 2016 fall sports

Kenta Mcafee // May 18, 2016
The Orion looks ahead at the 2016 fall season and what headlines to look out for.
Sharon Galligan and Maribeth Mika, left, jump up to block a shot in a game in the '70s. Junior Ashton Kershner, right, tips the ball back to her opponent in a game last season. Photo credit: Becky "Flash" Strong & Ryan Pressey

#TBT: uniforms from the ’70s to now

Esther Briggs // February 19, 2016
The Orion takes a look back at uniforms from the '70s and sees how they have changed.
Anna Baytosh, sophomore communication design major, leaps up to spike the ball down on her opponents. Photo credit: Ryan Pressey

Women’s volleyball team falls to Cal State San Bernardino in 4 sets

Nick Reddy // November 8, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team lost its fourth game in a row in four sets against Cal State San Bernardino.
After being swept by the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors 0-3 in Turlock, the 'Cats are now 14-5 for the season and 6-3 in CCAA Conference play. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball team swept 0-3 by Cal State Stanislaus

Lars Gustafson // October 9, 2015
After sweeping the Warriors at home 3-0 last Saturday, the Chico State women's volleyball team was swept 0-3 by the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors in Turlock on Oct. 6.
Janai Johnson, junior, smashes the ball back over the net for the Wildcats. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball defeats Humboldt State in five sets

Julie Ortega // September 28, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team found success over Humboldt State, winning five toughly-contested sets on Sept. 26.
The Wildcats slam down a spike in the tough loss against Cal State L.A. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s volleyball swept by Cal State LA

Jason Spies // September 21, 2015
The Chico State women's volleyball team was swept by Cal State LA in three sets: 26-24, 25-17 and 25-20.
High school senior Natalia Betancourt proudly wears her Chico State sweatshirt in her home in Southern California. Betancourt will be joining the Wildcat volleyball team in the fall. Photo courtesy of Natalia Betancourt.

High school powerhouse to join Wildcat volleyball team

Julie Ortega // January 26, 2015
Chico State volleyball has recruited a strong talent out of Southern California to bolster the team in the fall.
Left to right, Jordan Semple (Orion file photo), Dani O’Keefe, Kristyn Casalino and Lindsay Quigley (Photographs by John Domogma/The Orion)were all part of record-breaking performances during the fall season.

Chico State breaks six school records

Samuel Wolfson // December 1, 2014
This fall has been one for the books for Chico State's men's basketball, women's golf and volleyball.
Chico State volleyball player Kristyn Casalino meets the opposition at the net. Photo credit: John Domogma

Uncommon hitting style key to volleyball offense

Nick Reddy // October 12, 2014
The Chico State volleyball team makes the most of an offensive play called the "slide."
Wildcat Shannon Boling spikes the ball over Amber Tygart from Cal State Monterey Bay September 20 at Acker Gym. Photo credit: John Domogma

Volleyball player leads offensive attack

benjamin marquez // October 5, 2014
Junior volleyball player Shannon Boling has helped Chico State to a 7-6 start so far in the season.
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