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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.
The Chico State golf team celebrates its regional championship. Photo credit: Chico Wildcats

Men’s golf team wins NCAA Regional Championship

Jason Spies // May 6, 2016
Another week, another tournament and another team win for the Chico State men's golf team as they win the NCAA Regional Championship.
Chico State mens golf team winning its first ever NCAA Division II mens championship. Photo credit: T.L. Brown

Golf team hopes to recreate championship from 50 years ago

Jason Spies // March 10, 2016
The opportunity to win an NCAA championship on the anniversary of the last time that a team won rarely happens. For the Chico State men's golf team they are in a great position to do just that.
Match Hutchins swings to drive his golf ball down the field during practice. Photo credit: Sam Barker

Hutchins holds it down for men’s golf team

Kenta Mcafee // October 6, 2015
Matt Hutchins traveled all the way from Sudbury, Massachusetts to join a talented team of Wildcats this season.
(From left) Chico State golfers Alistair Docherty, Lee Gearhart and Justin Wiles. They have placed first and second in their first two tournaments of the year. Photo credit: Christine Zuniga

Men’s golf team takes second places

Jason Spies // October 2, 2015
The Chico State men's golf team fell just short of pulling off one of the biggest comebacks in Chico State history on Tuesday, as it finished second at the NCAA Division II West/South Central Super Regional Preview.
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart competes in a tournament last year. The Wildcat mens golf team is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation. Orion file photo

Wildcat golfers drive toward glory in upcoming championship

Matthew Vislosky // April 19, 2015
Going into its final tournaments of the season, the Chico State men's team is ranked as one of the best in the nation.
All-American Alistair Docherty’s final round 73, was the third-best score of the day and helped him jump into a tie for sixth at 6-over par at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Wildcat men’s golf takes home 17th consecutive top-5 finish

Kevin Lucena // April 16, 2015
The Chico State's men's golf team maintained their hot streak in a tournament at Turlock last Tuesday.
Junior golfer Lee Gearhart finished in fifth place during the Sacramento State Intercollegiate Cup on March 11. Photo Courtesy: Chico Wildcats

Gearhart, Docherty finish top 10; Wildcats take 5th

Kevin Lucena // March 15, 2015
The 'Cats stumbled in the second day of the Sacramento State Intercollegiate Cup at Valley Hi Country Club to finish fifth in the tournament.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart takes a swing during a tournament in spring of 2014. Orion file photo.

Wildcats share favorite spots to tee off

Matthew Vislosky // March 1, 2015
Golfers from the Chico State men's and women's golf teams give their take on what have been their favorite courses to play on.

‘Cats golf fall season recap

Kevin Lucena // December 16, 2014
The Orion takes a look back at how the Chico State's men's golf team finished a successful 2014 fall season.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart examines the green before making a putt. Photo credit: John Domogma

Men’s golf team wins tournament

Nicholas Woodard // October 29, 2014
The Chico State men's golf team won the Rock Barn Collegiate Invitational on Tuesday.
Chico State golfer Lee Gearhart. Photo courtesy of Chico State Wildcats

Gearhart named CCAA Golfer of the Year

Ryan Grady // May 12, 2014
The sophomore golfer is having an award-winning season for an NCAA Championship-bound golf team.
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