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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Darnell Sankey pursuing NFL career

Jeremiah Martinez December 11, 2015

Before accepting his only Division I scholarship offer from Sacramento State in 2012, linebacker Darnell Sankey wasn’t highly recruited in high school. Four years later, he faces adversity again,...

Football ends season in 35-21 Causeway Classic defeat

Jeremiah Martinez November 21, 2015

In a battle of two freshman quarterbacks, it was C.J. Spencer leading UC Davis to a 35-21 victory over Nate Ketteringham and Sacramento State in the 62nd annual Causeway Classic on Saturday at Hornet...

Seniors prepare for final Causeway Classic

Seniors prepare for final Causeway Classic

Jeremiah Martinez November 18, 2015

As seniors on the Sacramento State football team participated in their last full-padded practice on Wednesday, the Hornets are looking to close out the season with a win against rival UC Davis in this...

Football goes winless on road this season after NAU loss

Jeremiah Martinez November 14, 2015

In a game that featured two freshmen starting quarterbacks, Case Cookus and the Northern Arizona offense was a problem for the Hornets defensively, as Sacramento State lost 49-35 on the road Saturday...

Anthony Payne celebrates with Austin Clark during the game against Idaho State on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Payne had three tackles and one of the teams four interceptions in a 38-13 win against the Bengals.

Payne brothers inseparable on and off field

Jeremiah Martinez November 12, 2015

In high school, identical twin brothers Nicholas and Anthony Payne told each other they'd have to separate if they were to play for different football college programs while they were recruited. Fortunately,...

Hornets face challenges in final road game

Hornets face challenges in final road game

Jeremiah Martinez November 12, 2015

In the final road game of the season for Sacramento State football, the team will face a challenge against a streaking Northern Arizona squad this Saturday. The Lumberjacks (6-3 overall, 4-2 in...

NCAA hands down penalties to football program

NCAA hands down penalties to football program

Jeremiah Martinez November 4, 2015

Sacramento State's football program received penalties in response to NCAA violations following an investigation and a public report, according to a statement released Wednesday. Violations from...

Baseball team enjoys costumed Halloween game

Jeremiah Martinez October 30, 2015

It wasn’t an ordinary day at the ballpark on Friday. Sacramento State baseball held its third annual Halloween game at John Smith Field, which features players dressed in costume. The costume...

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Hornets look for bright spot in homecoming

Jeremiah Martinez October 22, 2015

After a rough three-game road trip, the Sacramento State football team will return to Hornet Stadium for a homecoming this weekend. The Hornets will match up against Idaho State University this...

Hornets lose sixth-straight game in blowout

Jeremiah Martinez October 17, 2015

Sacramento State football’s rough season continues, as the team lost its sixth-straight game after a 44-0 loss to Southern Utah University (4-2 overall, 4-0 in Big Sky Conference) on Saturday at...

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