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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 batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb 12. Photo credit: Caio Calado

Wildcats sweep Toros

Matthew Vislosky
May 1, 2015
The Wildcats plowed through the weekend, and racked up fours wins to sweep the Toros.
Senior outfielder Emily McEnaney batting against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 12. Photo credit: George Johnston

Rough weekend for Wildcat softball team

Matthew Vislosky
April 16, 2015
Following Friday's two loses, Chico State's softball team looked to be turning things around before a disastrous last inning in game two of Saturday's doubleheader.
Brooke Langeloh winds up for a pitch against Southern Oregon on Feb. 15. Photo credit: Caio Calado

‘Cats cruise in tournament

Matthew Vislosky
March 29, 2015
The Wildcats softball team took on Holy Names University and Montana State-Billings in the Tournament of Champions on Saturday, 28.
First-year pitcher Haley Gilham on the mound during practice Feb. 13. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats go 1-1 against Otters

Matthew Vislosky
March 24, 2015
The Chico State women's softball team split a doubleheader against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters on Saturday.
Desiree Gonzalez who plays softball for Chico State up to bat against San Francisco State on Feb. 27. Photo credit: George Johnston

‘Cats sweep Warriors with 15 runs

James Groh
March 11, 2015
The Chico State softball team won both of its games last Friday, scoring 15 runs in two games.
Junior Wildcat Amanda Cordeiro hits the ball towards left field Feb. 12, during a match against University of Hawaii-Hilo. Photo credit: John Domogma

‘Cats split doubleheader in season opener

Nick Martinez-Esquibel
February 15, 2015
The Chico State softball team went 1-1 to start the season against Hawaii-Hilo on Thursday.

Softball team reflects on season’s end

Angelo Boscacci
May 5, 2014
With the softball season now in the rearview mirror, the team looks back on memorable moments.

Wildcats walk-off for the win this season

Lee Masten
April 29, 2014
The Chico State softball and baseball teams have been through a series of walk-off success this year.
Amanda Cordeiro, sophomore left fielder, prepares for her hit. Photo credit: Emily Teague

No sophomore slump for softball slugger

April 7, 2014
Left fielder Amanda Cordeiro has been sending balls over the fence in her second year as a Wildcat.
Senior catcher Jake Bailey discusses playing in the rain. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Athletes shine through rain

Ryan Grady
March 11, 2014
Three Chico State athletes explain the struggles that come with the wet season .
Nate Appel, senior men's basketball player, uses a ball with hero Larry Bird's name on it. Photo credit: Quinn Western.

Wildcats look back at their athletic heroes

Nicholas Woodard
February 28, 2014
Chico State student athletes discuss the players that influence their work.