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Trending now episode 3: The Kings made playoffs, why it matters to Sacramento

Feyi Ekundare April 20, 2023
Sacramento’s cultural ties to Kings success.
State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success

State Hornet Spotlight: Jared Gipson’s breakout season and TikTok success

Jack Freeman and Zachary Lallian November 19, 2022
Get to know Jared Gipson, one of the rising stars of Sac State football, in this State Hornet Spotlight episode.
State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State

State Hornet Spotlight: Football recruit Carson Conklin comes to Sac State

Isaac Streeter, Jack Freeman, and Lawrence Charles November 2, 2022
In this new episode of Spotlight, quarterback Carson Conklin talks to Isaac Streeter and Jack Freeman about playing football at his level and why he chose Sac State.

State Hornet Spotlight: Former basketball player Samaad Hector chooses mental health over basketball

Magaly Muñoz, Jordan Latimore, and James Fife November 15, 2021

Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports beat writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester. Hector talks...

Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore May 17, 2021
“I could not fathom that there was an opportunity that existed like this,” said Scott Freshour, Sacramento Kings emcee and special guest on Sports Spotlight with Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore.
Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore May 12, 2021
Jordan Latimore and Garry Singh interview Sac State men’s basketball alumnus Brandon Davis about being an athlete in COVID times and being drafted to the Guaynabo Mets, a team in the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Garry Singh May 6, 2021
Alondra Mejia, the softball junior who set the school home run record this month, talks about how she got into softball, the team culture on Hornet softball, and her hopes for the rest of her time with the Hornets.
SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

Garry Singh and Jordan Latimore April 5, 2021
Join broadcast staffer Garry Singh and sports writer Jordan Latimore for another season of our Sports Spotlight podcast, with this episode featuring Sacramento State men’s basketball alumnus and G League Ignite player Cody Demps.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT: Looking back on a semester of sports largely without sports

Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce December 18, 2020
On the season finale of the Sports Spotlight, Jason Gallardo and Garry Singh look back on a semester of sports coverage largely without sports, and discuss when and how sports can continue safely amid COVID-19.
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Sac State alumnus discusses how to make it in sports radio

Jason Gallardo, Garry Singh, and Robbie Pierce November 25, 2020
Sac State alumnus Kyle Madson, producer and co-host of several sports radio shows and podcasts, talks how to make it in the fast-moving world of sports radio as well as his predictions for the 49ers and his optimal tailgate setup.
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