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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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Weber State players attempt to block a shot from Sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler on 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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