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The Wildcats volleyball team celebrates scoring a point in a set against Cal State San Marcos on Oct. 25. Photo taken by Jenna McMahon.

Chico State volleyball defeats San Marcos in five sets

Trevor Lee, Sports Reporter // October 27, 2024

The Wildcats volleyball team (8-10, 5-6 CCAA) took on the Cal State San Marcos Cougars (4-14, 2-9 CCAA) in a tightly-contested matchup that went to five sets. The Wildcats ultimately prevailed, taking...

Chico State Wildcats' Head Volleyball Coach Tommy Gott talks to the team during a time out as they play against Humboldt State Lumberjacks in the second game of their match on, Sep. 23, 2023.

Chico State women’s volleyball plans on turning a new leaf

Lukas Mann, Reporter // September 5, 2024

It’s a season of new beginnings for the Chico State women’s volleyball team as they look to flip last year’s script. The Wildcats finished last year’s California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Zoe DiNardo ready on the court. Photo by Julia Travers, taken Oct. 15.

Love, passion and commitment: An athlete’s journey to an honorable game

Julia Travers, Reporter // October 19, 2022

From her early start in a volleyball grass league at the age of 7, and her mom also having been a volleyball player, Zoe DiNardo switched to the court at the age of 12. After taking a year off due to...

Jane Mcnulty on the serve.

Chico State Volleyball meets TikTok sensation Boss Baby Brody

Mikey Passaglia, Sports reporter // November 5, 2021

The Chico State Women's Volleyball team had the good fortune of running into TikTok star Brody Hudson Shaffer, also known as Boss Baby Brody, at the San Diego International Airport.  Schaffer...

Chico State starting middle hitter Makaela Keeve

Chico State Women’s Volleyball seeks first win at home

Raymundo Sayago, Reporter // October 8, 2021

The Chico State Women’s Volleyball team began this season by achieving early success in the Norcal Kickoff tournament, winning three out of four games. However, they have found themselves experiencing...

Lizzie Wilson, a new recruit to the Chico State Volleyball team who played at San Diego Mesa College. (Chico State Sports Information)

Lizzie Wilson: a former junior college volleyball athlete brings her talents to the Wildcats

Alex Martin, Reporter // December 9, 2020

Lizzie Wilson is a strong athlete and has played many sports throughout her life, but she fell in love with volleyball the most. She was born in Denver, Colorado and moved out to California at a very...

The Orion Newscast: Protests & Protests

The Orion Newscast: Protests & Protests

Christian Solis // October 31, 2019

https://youtu.be/bSI_Xe86QcI This week on The Orion Newscast, we cover protests over police brutality and women's reproductive rights.   Christian Solis can be reached at [email protected] or...

Road trips forge lasting connections among student athletes

Wesley Harris // October 24, 2019

Road trips are an important part of what makes all the stress of collegiate sports worthwhile for student athletes. In addition to putting up with school itself, they also have to deal with a busy sports...

Chico State volleyball team in Acker Gym about to face off against Humboldt State. Oct. 5, 2019 Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Video: Chico State Volleyball v.s. Humboldt State

Melissa Herrera and Karina Cope // October 6, 2019

Reporter Karina Cope interviews outside hitter Grace Shepherd and middle hitter Makaela Keeve about the team's victory over Humboldt State on Saturday night. Karina Cope can be reached at [email protected]...

Chico State's Brooke Ono sets a pass during the match against Cal State East Bay. Oct. 1, 2019 Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Wildcats battle Pioneers in five set victory

Matthew Ferreira // October 1, 2019

Chico State’s volleyball team took on California State University, East Bay at Acker Gym Thursday, in a thrilling overtime match.The Wildcats went into Thursday’s match with a strong 3-1 record...

After a defensive steal, Marcus Rehrman charges down the court toward the basket with the defender, Peter Koenen, closely guarding during a scrimmage game on March 4, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Wildcat students enjoy intramural sports

Karina Cope // September 16, 2019

Intramural sports here at Chico State have been one of the many things that this school takes pride in. In a fun, structured environment students enrolled in six or more units can sign up for...

Volleyball team in a home game in this archive photo. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Wildcats succeed in La Jolla

Matthew Ferreira // September 14, 2019

The Chico State volleyball team is in La Jolla competing in the Division II West Region Volleyball Showcase and is dominating the field through three matches. Despite coming off of three straight losses...

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