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The Orion

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Kameron Kascht fighting off defender during Chico State's 2-0 loss against Dominguez Hills on Nov 4.

Chico State Men’s Soccer falls short but there is much to be excited about

Jackson Elrod, Reporter // November 14, 2022

Since the beginning of the season, the Wildcats were looked at as “too young” by outsiders.  This season, 24 players on the Wildcat's 32-player roster were sophomores or younger, making up...

From left to right Cayden Hotaling, Dawson White, Miles Rice, Adrian Fontanelli and Kameron Kascht celebrating on Oct. 30

Chico State Men’s Soccer picks up first playoff win in 4 years

Jackson Elrod, Reporter // November 2, 2022

Chico State Men’s Soccer secured their first playoff win since 2018 on Oct. 30, taking down the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters at Cardinale Stadium. This win came exactly one week after the Otters...

The Wildcats' five seniors with their families

No. 11 Wildcats dismantle the Pioneers during celebration of their five seniors

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

Head coach Greg Clink decided to change his starting lineup for the first time this season to the five seniors. This decision paid off, as the No. 11 Wildcats bullied the Pioneers on the way to their...

The Wildcats with their senior Mikaela Bismillah on Feb. 26

Chico State Women’s Basketball fall short of upset in last home game at Acker Gym

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 28, 2022

The Wildcats came in fresh off of a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth-clinching win, but came up short against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers. Chico State Women’s Basketball...

Wildcat Haley Ison on defense against the Toros on Feb.24.

CCAA playoff ticket secured for Chico State Women’s basketball after clutch layup

Javier Hernandez, Social Media Editor // February 25, 2022

The first match up of the year between Chico State Women’s Basketball team and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros went in favor of the hosting Wildcats as they secured a spot in the California Collegiate...

Team huddle prior to their matchhup against HSU

Senior day heroics lead to a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth

Javier Hernandez, Sports Reporter // November 5, 2021

Thursday was the last game of the season for the Chico State Men’s Soccer team and everything was in play for them. If they win, they advance. If they lose, they go home.  The visiting Humboldt...

Podcast: The funniest name in the NFL

Andrew Baumgartner, Ricardo Tovar, and Alex Grant // October 12, 2018

Another episode of the Wildcat Rumble is back. This week Ricardo and Andrew are joined by special guest, Alex Grant for the second time this year. The group talks NFL football and the upcoming playoff...

Looking ahead at postseason baseball madness

Connor Mcpherson // October 4, 2018

Every October, millions of people around the world sit down to watch the MLB postseason. Six playoff teams and four Wild Cards all compete in a quest to win a World Series. Some teams like the Dodgers...

Studs and duds of round one in the NBA playoffs

Courtney Chapman // May 1, 2018

There is no I in team, but there are two in winning. The 2018 NBA playoffs have certainly shown fans that the teams have players with pure talent as well as some who have been struggling with under-performing...

Pitcher Haley Gilham winding up for a pitch against San Francisco State. Photo Courtesy of Janna Weiss Photography

Wildcats softball finishes regular season on 22 game win streak entering CCAA Tournament

Katalina Santamaria // April 30, 2018

The Chico State softball team capped off season play with a four-game series sweep over San Francisco State, extending the team's win streak to 22. Following the weekend sweep, the Wildcats finish the...

Olivia Williams, 2, battles for the steal in a scrimmage against ________. Photo credit: Maria Ramirez

Chico State women’s soccer team working towards new goals for 2018 season

Katalina Santamaria // April 27, 2018

After losing in the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship tournament last year, the Chico State women’s soccer team is looking to make improvements to ensure their...

Guard Madison Wong dribbles the ball up the court in Chico State's first round playoff matchup against Cal State LA. Photo credit: Martin Chang

Branham and McFerren lead Chico State basketball to first round playoff victories

Austin Schreiber // February 28, 2018

It was an exciting night for Chico State basketball, as both the men and women emerged victorious in the first round of the playoffs.The women defeated Cal State Los Angeles by a score of 78-62, and the...

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