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Former Chico State pitcher Nick Baker has been named the 2014 Orion Sports male Wildcat of the Year. Photo courtesy of Nick Baker.

Baker, Furner named Wildcats of the Year

Nicholas Woodard // December 14, 2014
Two Chico State athletes have been crowned as the first ever Wildcats of the Year.
J Patrick Smith, third from left, competes alongside Olympic medalist Ashton Eaton in March 2014. Photo courtesy of Kevin Brunk

Wildcat of the Year nominee: J Patrick Smith

Nick Reddy // December 10, 2014
Chico State alumnus J Patrick Smith capped a legendary career in 2014. Now, he's been nominated for the 2014 Wildcat of the Year.
Kasey Barnett, former Chico State pole vaulter, during practice in 2014. Orion File Photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Kasey Barnett

Lars Gustafson // December 8, 2014
Former Chico State pole vaulter Kasey Barnett has been nominated for the Orion Sports 2014 Wildcat of the Year.
Former Chico State pitcher Alex Molina in the middle of her delivery in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Alex Molina

Angelo Boscacci // December 3, 2014
Softball pitcher Alex Molina started in 23 games, and in 15 of those games, she went the distance.
Chico State men's basketball player Sean Park gets airborne in a game last season. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Sean Park

Kevin Lucena // November 28, 2014
Former Chico State men's basketball player Sean Park has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
Courtney Hamilton, a former Chico State basketball player, has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Courtney Hamilton

Jose Olivar // November 19, 2014
Former Chico State women's basketball team point guard Courtney Hamilton has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
Former Chico State pitcher Nick Baker has been nominated for the Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year. Orion file photo

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Nick Baker

Emerson Keenan // November 18, 2014
Former pitching ace Nick Baker stands in third place in Chico State history with 30 wins as a Wildcat.
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart in a match earlier this season. Photo credit: John Domogma

Wildcat of the Year nominee: Lee Gearhart

Samuel Wolfson // November 12, 2014
Chico State men's golfer Lee Gearhart has been nominated for the 2014 Orion Sports Wildcat of the Year.
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