Sports Features

PREVIEW: Sac State Football seeks second 5-0 start in program history

Jack Freeman, Football Beat Writer • October 6, 2022

A historic start is within reach for Sacramento State football. Read here to find out what Sac State has to do to reach 5-0.

Men’s soccer opens conference play with lofty expectations

Isaac Streeter • October 1, 2022

Men's Soccer's starts off hot despite lukewarm recent history

‘85 Yards or More’: High Expectations Drive Sac State Running Back

Jack Freeman • September 14, 2022

Cameron Skattebo dominated in Sac State’s week 1 game against Utah Tech, but there’s so much more to know about the young running back.

Sacramento Republic FC remains indomitable despite loss

Isaac Streeter • September 8, 2022

Underdog Sacramento Republic FC suffers heartbreaking 3-0 loss Wednesday to Orlando City SC in U.S. Open Cup Final despite massive turnout to event held at the Sacramento Convention Center

PREVIEW: Sac State football gears up for home opener against Utah Tech

Jack Freeman • September 2, 2022

Hornet Football is back this week, with a rematch against Utah Tech. Prep for this Saturday’s game with our game preview.

PREVIEW: Hornet football looks to bring home third straight Big Sky Championship

Dylan McNeill and Jordan Latimore • August 17, 2022

Sac State football returns as theHornets aim to defend the Big Sky title. Read more in The State Hornet preview here:

Sac State softball shortstop thrived in her first season despite the positional switch

Spencer Fielding • May 16, 2022

Nikki Barboza’s confidence as a freshman grew all season long. Through the various changes in her game, she still strives to get better.

Sac State baseball sparks friendship for two slugging sophomores

Dylan McNeill and John Cabales • May 15, 2022

On and off the field, Josh Rolling and Cesar Valero’s relationship cuts deep. Read it here:”

Living The Dream: How baseball impacted Dawsen Bacho and his family

Collin Houck • May 11, 2022

Dawsen Bacho and his impact on Sac State Baseball. How the senior catcher’s legacy will live on and off the field.

Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time

Kamelia Varasteh and Stacy Hanson • May 6, 2022

“I didn’t feel like I was accomplishing everything I could have accomplished”: Sac State throwers open up about returning to their sport following COVID-19 postponement