Leaving the Hawaiian Islands for the Bay Area is a big leap, but in just a short time on campus, freshman middle blocker Kaitea Galletes has embraced the change with courage, resilience, and gratitude. From her first days on campus, she felt she had found more than just a volleyball program. She had found a new community to call home.

On Thursday, the 2025-26 athletic year officially commences for Cal State East Bay. Building on what was a phenomenal year in 2024-25, three of the Pioneer teams start action on the road looking to make their bold mark in NCAA Division II and the CCAA. Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer will each chase a repeat appearance in the CCAA Tournament and perhaps go for more.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - On Wednesday, the CCAA announced its 2025 Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll. Picked to finish sixth in the standings was Cal State East Bay.

The 2025-26 athletic year is quickly approaching for Cal State East Bay, and with it comes 14 Pioneer teams in action with the first contest taking place on Thursday, September 4.

In 2024-25, the academic year once again was outstanding for many Cal State East Bay student-athletes and teams.

When Kitona Offord Jackson reflects on her time as a student-athlete at Cal State East Bay, it's not just the wins, records, or accolades that come to mind. It's the people. It's the shared huddles, the grueling practices, the long bus rides filled with laughter, and the lifelong friendships built on a foundation of trust, sweat, and sacrifice. That spirit of connection, of community, still guides her today.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - The 2024-25 Dr. Hal Charnofsky Memorial Award Winners were announced last week by the CCAA. From Cal State East Bay, the two recipients of the award for 2024-25 are Jasmin Krishna from women's golf and Mia Jordan from women's volleyball. The Charnofsky Award recognizes student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in their sport.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - With the 2024-25 athletic year complete in NCAA Division II, the CCAA announced its final standings for the year for the Robert J. Hiegert Commissioner's Cup. Since joining the CCAA, Cal State East Bay had its highest finish in department history, placing fourth among the 12 CCAA member institutions.