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Alex Grado

Alex Grado, Sports Staffer

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Alex Grado is a third-year journalism major and transfer from Cosumnes River College. He is in his first semester at The State Hornet and has a passion for writing about sports. In his spare time, you can catch him on the sidelines coaching youth football or writing about his fantasy football league. His career goal is to be in sports media in any capacity.

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The six players honored on senior night from left to right: Ashlynn Archer, Karlie Spohn, Mia Guevara, Abbey Kaddillak, Kate Doorn and Greta Davis. The Hornets won their last regular season game in The Nest, Friday, Nov. 14 versus the Portland State Vikings, 3-1. (Photo Courtesy of Bob Solorio)

Sac State takes flight in their final Big Sky game at The Nest

Hornets’ last home game of the season ends in dramatic fashion with tight win over Portland State
Alex Grado, Staffer
November 18, 2025
The Hornets capped off their home regular season schedule with a Big Sky Conference win against the Portland State Vikings.
Sacramento State women's volleyball team celebrating against Northern Arizona Thursday Nov. 6, 2025. The Hornets won the match 3-2

Hornets split five-set thrillers versus Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado

Sac State volleyball team remains second in the Big Sky after weekend split
Alex Grado, Staffer
November 13, 2025
Sac State Volleyball's win streak was snapped at seven after a tough two matches at home.
Senior setter Kate Doorn serves up the perfect delivery for senior middle blocker Ashlynn Archer to spike the ball against the Idaho Vandals Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The Hornets put the six-game win streak on the line Thursday at 7 p.m. against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.

Hornets maintain winning streak with smooth cruise through the jungle

Sacramento State add two more wins to their tally, highlighted by outside hitter Victoria Marthaler’s anticipated return to her former school
Alex Grado, Staffer
November 5, 2025
The Hornets only dropped one set on their two-game road trip versus fellow Big Sky teams, Idaho State and Weber State.
Senior setter Kate Doorn sets up her teammate sophomore middle blocker Skyler Gartin against the Eastern Washington Eagles Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. She finished the game with 29 assists in a three-set sweep over the Eagles.

Hornets roll through 12 straight sets to keep home win streak intact

Sacramento State gets their 700th Division I win, as they end their homestand undefeated
Alex Grado, Staffer
October 29, 2025
The Hornets took care of business at The Nest against Idaho and Eastern Washington, with Victoria Marthaler’s Weber State homecoming on the horizon.
Senior middle blocker Ashlynn Archer goes up for a kill against the Montana Grizzlies Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The Hornets won 3-2.

Pandas or Pandemonium? Hornets handle Montana and Montana State

Sac State dominated the stat sheet in the first half of their 4-game homestand
Alex Grado, Staffer
October 23, 2025
The Sacramento State volleyball team bounced back from a tough road trip to go 2-0 in a winning weekend.
Victoria Marthaler celebrating with Greta Davis Sept. 20, 2025. The Hornets will be back at home Thursday at 7 p.m. against Montana.

The North Remembers: Hornets fall to Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona

Sac State drops two straight on Big Sky road trip, as Victoria Marthaler reaches new highs
Alex Grado, Staffer
October 15, 2025
The Hornets stumbled on their road trip losing back-to-back, but Victoria Marthaler’s breakout season continued.
Victoria Marthaler goes up to attack the ball against Weber State Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The win against the Wildcats was the first of their two conference wins.

Victoria Marthaler’s career night lifts the Hornets over Portland State

Outside hitter sets new career-highs in kills and digs to power the Hornets over the Vikings
Alex Grado, Sports Staffer
October 7, 2025
The Hornets improved their Big Sky Conference record to 2-1 behind Victoria Marthaler’s standout performance.
Weber State players attempt to block a shot from Sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler Sept. 28, 2025. Sac State swept the Wildcats 3-0, with Marthaler leading the way with 18 kills.

Sac State splits first two Big Sky matchups in hard fought battles

Hornets start Big Sky Conference play, splitting the first two games
Alex Grado, Staffer
October 1, 2025
Sac State shows resilience going 1-1 in their first two conference games vs. Montana and Weber State.
Senior middle blocker Ashlynn Archer goes up for a kill against Pacific Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Archer finished the game with 13 kills.

The Hornets keep The Nest abuzz and win the Central Cal Challenge at home

Sac State got their record to 7-5, ending non-conference play on a four-game win streak
Alex Grado, Staffer
September 24, 2025
Sac State volleyball get their fourth straight win and goes for a clean sweep at home against CSU Bakersfield, Pacific and Fresno State.
The Hornets share a moment together during their last home tournament at The Nest Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The Hornets went 0-3 but have another chance to improve their home record on Sept. 18, as they kick off the Central Cal Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio / Sacramento State Athletics)

Sac State serves up a 2-1 weekend in their Beantown debut

The Hornets get comfortable on the road, bringing their record to 4-5
Alex Grado, Staffer
September 17, 2025
Sac State volleyball team’s first ever trip to Boston College proves successful with wins over Dartmouth and Albany.
Junior libero Reese Ampi hits the ball back against Pepperdine, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. The Hornets lost 2-3. Photo by Alan Cheeseman (Sacramento State Athletics)

Hornets swarm the Beehive State and leave Utah tournament 2-1

The Hornets earned their first win of the season and carried their momentum through a winning weekend
Alex Grado, Sports Staffer
September 10, 2025
Sac State volleyball got back on track with a 2-1 weekend in their Utah tournament.
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