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Mens cross-country runner, Will Reyes, is expected to be the top Wildcat runner in his first season, after redshirting last year. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Reyes leads men’s cross-country to victory

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // September 29, 2015
Junior Will Reyes makes his Wildcat debut at the Ash Creek Invitational after redshirting last season.
Lauren Schnelli, junior track and field runner, proudly represents the Chico with her Wildcat tattoo. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

‘Cat tats earned in sweat, blood and hard work

Kenta Mcafee // September 22, 2015
The logo of the Chico State Wildcat is proudly represented by Chico State athletes in ink.
The Chico State mens cross-country team gears up for the 2015 season in Lake Tahoe. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne.

Men’s cross-country hits the trail for 2015

Kenta Mcafee // September 1, 2015
The Chico State men's cross-country team looks to get back into the top 10 national finishers in the 2015 season.
Kody Atkins and Nicole Anthony run during practice on Wednesday before hitting the weight room. Photo by John Domogma.

Women’s cross-country season preview

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // August 31, 2015
The 'Cats are looking to claw their way back into the top 10 for the fall 2015 season.
First-year runner Alex Burkhart competes in the steeplechase at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival on April 4. Photo courtesy of Alex Burkhart

First-year runner sprints into action for Wildcats

Nick Martinez-Esquibel // April 11, 2015
Alex Burkhart is already breaking records in the steeplechase event, having recently accomplished the second-best time in Chico State history.
Journalism professor Michael Griffin runs the Waldo 100K in Oregon. Running trails is not just exercise, Griffin said. It is a therapeutic lifestyle. Photo courtesy of Michael Griffin.

Chico State faculty, staff hit the ground running

Alisa Thorsen // March 9, 2015
Whether it be a simple 5K or a 100-mile trail run, some university employees were born to run.
Julie Finn, junior on Chico States cross-country and track and field teams, sets up to practice for the 1500-meter event. The spring semester means a change in landscape for competitors as races and events move to the track. Photo credit: Zach Aucella

Cross-country Wildcats prepare for new terrain

Breanna Barnard // February 8, 2015
Track and field has several running events, but they have some significant differences from the races in cross-country.
Cross-country head coach Gary Towne rallies his team during the 2013 fall season. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne. Courtesy photo Gary Towne

Q&A: Gary Towne, CCAA cross-country Coach of the Year

Lars Gustafson // January 20, 2015
Chico State’s cross-country team finished in the top 10 schools in its division for the last 15 years under the leadership of Gary Towne, but that streak ended last fall. The Orion caught up with Towne to talk about last season and what he is doing to help the team get back to the top.
Freshman runner Camila Turati was named Freshman of the Year at the CCAA Championships. Photo credit: Brandon Foster

Cross-Country teams win CCAA Championships

Samuel Wolfson // November 9, 2014
The Chico State cross-country teams came away with a CCAA title at the championships Saturday in San Bernardino.
The Chico State womens cross-country team in Upper Bidwell Park earlier this season. The team is currently preparing for the California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy of Gary Towne

Women’s cross-country team headed for CCAA championship

Kevin Lucena // November 5, 2014
The Chico State women's cross-country team is working toward winning the championship title for the eighth year in a row on Nov. 8.
A group of Chico State cross-country runners prepare to cross the finish line at the 2013 California Collegiate Athletic Association championships. Photo courtesy Gary Towne

Men’s cross-country team competes for 13th consecutive title

Samuel Wolfson // November 1, 2014
The Chico State men's cross-country team competes Nov. 8 at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships.
Aaron Mora, a junior business administration major, embraces Coach Gary Townes input about anything and everything running. Photo credit: Emerson Keenan

Cross-country runners embrace race strategies

Emerson Keenan // October 27, 2014
Athletes on the men and women's teams work together with head Coach Gary Towne on approaching races and strategizing before and during the race.
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