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Tim Chik reporter  Caleb Lewis, running back and sophomore, high fives the crowd attending the ‘Endzone Experience’ after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter on Oct. 22. Alyssa Tyler The Gorillas are entering their 10th week of the 2022 football season with their current undefeated record of 9-0. Last …

Curtis Meyer, Reporter  Pitt State came out to play Saturday night against Northeastern State University, scoring touchdowns on all three sides of the ball. Led by quarterback Chad Dodson throwing 151 yard and 2 TDs, combined with touchdowns on special teams and defense, the Gorillas took the lead early on.   …

Megan Brownell photojournalist  After a sweep at their home tournament, Pitt State volleyball opened MIAA conference play on Sept. 9 against University of Central Oklahoma and September 10 against Newman University. They dropped all three sets against UCO, and won 3-2 against NU.   “Overall, honestly I don’t think we played …

Curtis Meyer reporter  With a win at Nebraska Kearney last week, the Gorillas look to improve to 3-0 on the season as they play Northeastern here at home.   “Going 1-0 every week, that’s our mindset.” Said head coach Brian Wright.    Pittsburg impressed last Thursday, with a 72-yard pass in the …

Curtis Meyer reporter  The Gorillas are victorious again this week with a 35-28 win over the Kearney Lopers. In a close game Pitt State scored a touchdown in the final minute to get the win.   “We didn’t flinch, down 14-0, just proud of these guys and the way they responded,” …

Kolbe Katsis, freshman wide receiver, weaves through the opposing team on Sep. 1. Katsis is second with an average of 43.5 receiving yards for the game. Bella Mezzacapo Curtis Meyer, reporter   The Gorillas win at home in the first game of the season. With a good show by the Pitt …

PSU volleyball started off their regular season playing in the Alaska Anchorage Tournament in Anchorage, Alaska. They went 1-3 in the tournament, falling to Point Loma University (California), University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and University of Alaska-Anchorage.  “Despite going 1-3 in the tournament, I think there was really strong competition at the …

Charlie Wallace, senior in exercise science, finishes off the 4-mile race with a high five at the Alumni Meet on Aug. 27. Caleb Oswell The Pittsburg State men’s and women’s cross country teams debuts their fall season with the Alumni Meet. The men and women’s cross country teams started off …

Devon Garrison, sophomore tight end, rushes for the first down after the catch against Emporia on Sept. 25. Devon caught two passes and accumulated twenty yards for his first time on the field this season. Daniel Tustin Curtis Meyer sports reporter The 2022 season promises to be an exciting one …

Pittsburg State University offers more than 150 clubs, organizations, and groups that students can join based on special interests, academics, and service.   Among that list is also club sports which are available to all Pitt State students.   Mauresa Caire, senior manufacturing engineering major and President of Women’s Rugby, said that the …