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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Sacramento State senior catcher Raul Ortiz prepares to catch the ball as University of the Pacific sophomore third baseman Carter Hayes slides into home plate at John Smith Field on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The Hornets were defeated by the Tigers 14-7.

Baseball team blown out 14-7 against Tigers

Alex Daniels April 11, 2018

After winning seven straight games, the Sacramento State baseball team was blown out 14-7 to the University of the Pacific on Tuesday at John Smith Field. The Hornets (16-15, 5-1 Western Athletic Conference)...

Sacramento State sophomore Daniel Evans earned the opportunity to compete with the football team during the spring practice season on March 6. Within the coming weeks, Evans will learn if he’s made it onto the football team as a walk-on cornerback.

Despite size, sophomore strives to make football team as a walk-on

Eric Jaramishian April 10, 2018

When Sacramento State sophomore Daniel Evans came to campus, he had two goals in mind — to be a good student and to be an even better football player. Stunting his growth in the latter is Evans’...

Sacramento State sophomore defensive lineman Killian Rosko, middle, performs a blitz as the defense competes against the offense at the Sac State practice field on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The football team will compete in its annual spring game on Friday at 6 p.m. at Hornet Stadium.

Sac State football team prepares for annual spring game

Shaun Holkko April 10, 2018

The Sacramento State football team has spent multiple days in the months of March and April preparing for the annual spring game and its upcoming fall season. The Hornets are looking to build off of...

Sacramento State freshman infielder Steven Moretto, far left, celebrates with his teammates following his first career home run in a 6-0 win against the University of Washington at John Smith Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hornets open the 2019 season against North Dakota State on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Baseball program turns season around as WAC play is in full swing

Alex Daniels April 8, 2018

The Sacramento State baseball team, which struggled to begin the season, is beginning to show signs of improvement as Western Athletic Conference competition has approached. The Hornets (16-14, 5-1...

The Sacramento State softball team celebrates as sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire, middle, approaches home plate after hitting her second home run of the game against Santa Clara University at Shea Stadium on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Hornets defeated Santa Clara University 7-1.

High-powered offense leads softball team to success

Alex Daniels April 8, 2018

The Sacramento State softball team has built off its record-breaking season last year with a high-powered offense in 2018. The Hornets (20-11, 6-3 Big Sky Conference) are coming off a 2017 campaign...

Sacramento State freshman second baseman and Hawaii native Keith Torres, middle, celebrates behind his teammates as they hold up the Shaka sign after he hit his first career home run against Chicago State at John Smith Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Cougars 13-1.

Hornets sweep Chicago State in 3-game baseball series

Alex Daniels April 8, 2018

The Sacramento State baseball team swept Chicago State in a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday at John Smith Field. The Hornets (16-14, 6-1 Western Athletic Conference) were originally supposed...

The Sacramento State softball team congratulates sophomore designated player Alexxiss Diaz, middle, after she hit a walk-off home run against Portland State at Shea Stadium on Thursday, April 5, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Vikings 1-0 in extra (8) innings.

Sac State softball team sweeps Portland State

Alex Daniels April 7, 2018

The Sacramento State softball team swept the Portland State Vikings in a three-game series on Thursday and Saturday at Shea Stadium. The Hornets (20-11, 6-3 Big Sky Conference) were originally supposed...

From left to right, Sacramento State senior gymnasts Annie Juarez, Courtney Soliwoda, Jennifer Brenner and Caitlin Soliwoda pose after practice at Byers Gymnastics in Elk Grove on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The four seniors will compete in an NCAA Regional on Saturday, April 7 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

4 senior gymnasts prepare for NCAA Regional

Thomas Frey, News editor April 6, 2018

Four Sacramento State senior gymnasts will perform for what is likely to be the final performances of their careers at the NCAA Regional on Saturday at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. Annie Juarez...

Sacramento State junior Mister Harriel went viral after SportsCenter posted his long snap challenge trick shot to its official Twitter account on Tuesday, April 4, 2018. The video currently has over 400 retweets and nearly 2,000 likes.

Junior football player goes viral again with trick shot video

Shaun Holkko April 5, 2018

Sacramento State football player Mister Harriel is the king of trick shots — which he proved once again earlier this week by making it on SportsCenter’s “Top Plays” segment. Harriel, a junior...

Sacramento State senior defensive lineman Ben Sorensen completes his 40-yard dash during his Pro Day at UC Davis on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Sorensen was one of six Sac State players that participated in the Pro Day in front of scouts from NFL teams such as the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

Sac State football players showcase talents at Pro Day

Dominique Walker and Jose Gaglianone April 5, 2018

Six Sacramento State senior football players performed a variety of drills and tests in front of NFL and CFL scouts in their Pro Day at UC Davis on Wednesday. The list of soon-to-be Sac State graduates...

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