![Junior Iresh Molina maintains a steady pace during the 6k race course at the NCAA Division II Championship Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Sacramento.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_1254-1200x857.jpeg)
Molina twins lead the way in wet conditions as Wildcats take 15th at nationals
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
// November 25, 2024
![Sophomore Mario Gianni crosses the finish line and finishes with a 28th place, securing his first All-American title at the NCAA Division II Championships in Sacramento Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC03199-1200x857.jpeg)
Wildcats men’s cross country take home sixth place at NCAA Championships
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
// November 24, 2024
![Sophomore Mario Giannini being awarded the west regional championship trophy after his first-place finish at the NCAA west regional on Nov. 9. Photo Courtesy of Montana State Billings](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/7R500597-1200x800.jpg)
Chico State cross country sweeps NCAA West Regionals
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
// November 11, 2024
![Della Molina (left) squeezing the pace at mid-race and Mario Giannini (right) breaking the race open in the third mile with teammates following at the CCAA Conference Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno, hosted by the Sonoma State Seawolves on Oct. 25. Photo provided by Gary Towne.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/XC2-FEATURE-PHOTO-1200x857.png)
Chico State cross country and head coach Gary Towne sweep the CCAA
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
// November 3, 2024
![Chico State cross country student-athletes, senior Dylan White (#109), and juniors Iresh (#97) and Della Molina (#96) running in the Charger Invitational, in Huntsville, Alabama. Taken by Scott Kruetzfeldt, on Oct. 12.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/XC-FEATURE-PHOTO-1200x857.png)
Chico State cross country’s pursuit of greatness
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
// October 24, 2024
![Della and Iresh Molina crossing the finish line at the Kym Duyst Twilight Invitational at Stanislaus State. The twins said that they didn’t plan on holding hands before the race, deciding to do it right at the end of the race. Taken by Scott Durham on Sept. 14.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/molinatwins-1200x800.jpg)
Molina twins named co-runners of the week for the first time in conference history
Nathan Chiochios, Sports Editor
// September 26, 2024
![Chico State Men's Cross Country runner Damian Garcia finishing in second at Stanislaus State's Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational. Garcia set his PR in the 8k running a 23:23.4 in his hometown of Turlock. Photo taken by Scott Durham on Sep. 14, 2024](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/thumbnail_2024-XC-8-KIM-DUYST-798-1200x799.jpg)
Garcia secures first weekly honors as CCAA’s Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week
Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter
// September 23, 2024
![The Wildcats starting off their race at the Cal State San Marcos Cougar Invitational on Sep 23. Courtesy Greg Siller.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Womens-Cross-Country2-1200x675.jpg)
Women’s Cross Country place 3rd at West Regional Championship
Steven Amador, Sports Reporter
// November 5, 2023
![The Men’s Cross Country team celebrating their regional championship win on Nov 4. Daniel Hernandez (center) is seen lifting their title up. Courtesy of Luke Reid.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cross-Country-regional-championship-1200x675.jpg)
Men’s Cross Country wins 7th consecutive NCAA West Regional title
Steven Amador, Sports Reporter
// November 5, 2023
![Chico State Women's Cross Country team huddles together to celebrate coming second in race. Photo by Gary Towne.](https://theorion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Julia-cross-country.jpeg)
Chico Women’s Cross Country freshmen make incredible debut at first race
Julia Travers, Sports Reporter
// October 4, 2022
Painting Chico, one rock at a time
Melvin Bui, Reporter
// March 6, 2021
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