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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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East Bay midfielder Drew Gibbons loses his  balance while attempting to intercept Sylas Sells’ control of the ball during the first half of the game at Chico State Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Pioneers upset Wildcats in CCAA Tournament home opener

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 12, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats suffered a gut-wrenching 1-0 loss Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Cal State East Bay Pioneers.  The Wildcats earned the honors of hosting their first round matchup of...

Chico State Wildcat Miles Rice (#5)  jumping in the air in an attempt to win a header in a 2-2 draw, against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats men’s soccer earns No. 3 seed, set to host playoff game Sunday

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 8, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats secured a crucial win Thursday, led by one of the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s top goal scorers, senior forward Miles Rice. Thursday’s three points earned...

Senior forward Miles Rice sneaking one past the Toros keeper to score one of his two goals of the game from the penalty spot against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6.

Wildcats men’s soccer clinch CCAA playoff berth with another draw

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 7, 2024

The Wildcats clinched a California Collegiate Athletic Association playoff berth Sunday afternoon with a 1-1 draw against the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.  There was a little deja vu for the Wildcats...

The Chico State Wildcats huddling up before their match against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes on their senior day, Oct. 27. The Wildcats would win this game 1-0. Photo taken by Trevor Lee.

Wildcats men’s soccer draw even with the Pioneers in a battle for position

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // November 3, 2024

The No. 21 Wildcats earned one point toward their California Collegiate Athletic Association standings Friday evening with a 1-1 draw.  The Wildcats (10-2-4, 4-1-4 CCAA) took on the Cal State East...

Senior forward Avery Pieri celebrating her first goal of the game alongside sophomore defender Madeline Mariani against the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes. Pieri’s goal came in the 29th minute, giving Chico a 1-0 lead over the Coyotes. Photo taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 27.

Pieri scores two in a shutout win for Wildcats women’s soccer

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 28, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (5-4-6, 2-3-3 CCAA) pulled out a 2-0 victory over the Cal State San Bernadino Coyotes (4-5-5, 3-3-2 CCAA) Sunday afternoon.  Sunday’s California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Chico State senior defender Preston Moll fist fist-bumping junior defender Carson Zarate pregame before taking on the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Photo taken by Aaron Draper.

No. 8 Wildcats men’s soccer saw off Lumberjacks 2-1

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 20, 2024

The No. 8 Chico State Wildcats (9-2-2, 3-1-2 CCAA) defeated the Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjacks (2-7-4, 1-4-1 CCAA) by a score of 2-1 Sunday morning.  Junior defender Carson Zarate started things off...

Junior defender Carson Zarate is disappointed after a shot is missed during the first half against Sonoma State Thursday Oct. 17, 2024 at Chico State.

No. 8 Chico State men’s soccer drop points in loss to Sonoma State

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 18, 2024

The No. 8 Chico State Wildcats (8-3-2, 2-1-2 CCAA) lost a tough rivalry match against the Sonoma State Seawolves (3-4-5, 1-3-1 CCAA) by a score of 2-1 Thursday evening.  Physicality was the focal point...

Miles Rice celebrating a penalty kick goal against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. Taken by Aaron Draper on Oct. 6, 2024.

Rice bags two in first conference win for Wildcats men’s soccer

Lukas Mann, Reporter // October 12, 2024

Senior forward Miles Rice led the Wildcats (7-1-2, 1-0-2 CCAA) to a 2-0 victory over the San Francisco State Gators (0-6-3, 0-2-1 CCAA) Friday afternoon. Rice scored two goals in the 53rd and 71st minutes...

Chico State’s junior midfielder Hannah Pieri and freshman forward Caroline Souza celebrate Pieri’s game-tying goal in the 66th minute of the game against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Oct. 6. Taken by Aaron Draper.

Wildcats women’s soccer claw back from behind against the Toros

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 6, 2024

The Chico State Wildcats (3-2-4, 0-1-1 CCAA) came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (3-3-2, 1-0-1 CCAA). With the tie, the Wildcats earned a hard-fought point...

Sophomore midfielder Sylas Sells celebrates and poses for a picture after hitting a goal during the second half, tying the game 1-1 against Cal State LA Friday Oct. 4, 2024 at Chico State.

No. 13 Chico State men’s soccer draw even against No. 2 Cal State LA

Lukas Mann, Sports Reporter // October 5, 2024

The No.13 ranked Chico State Wildcats (6-1-1, 0-0-1 CCAA) played to a bittersweet 1-1 draw  on Friday against the No. 2 ranked Cal State LA Eagles (5-0-2, 0-0-1 CCAA). The Wildcats took on the Eagles...

Senior midfielder and forward Natalie Mendoza regains possession of the ball during the second half against Stanislaus State Saturday Sep. 28, 2024 at Chico State.

Successful senior day for Wildcats women’s soccer

Lukas Mann, Reporter // September 29, 2024

Chico State women’s soccer (3-1-3) celebrated a successful senior day Friday afternoon against the Stanislaus State Warriors (3-2-2). The Wildcats edged out the win against the Warriors, by a score of...

Chico State women’s soccer huddling up pre-game preparing to take on the Biola University Eagles. Taken by Nate Paddock on Sept. 25, 2024.

Wildcats women’s soccer escape with a draw

Lukas Mann and Nate Paddock // September 26, 2024

Chico State women's soccer (2-1-3) squeaked out a 2-2 draw Wednesday night against the Biola University Eagles (0-3-4).  The Wildcats had an aggressive start, thanks to their newly-found formation...

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