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Sac State softball flies high into conference tourney, baseball looks to bounce back: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Brandon Bailey
May 12, 2022

Sports co-editor Jordan Latimore runs down the current state of the Sac State softball and baseball teams. He is later joined by co-editor Brandon Bailey to discuss the sports journalism experience.

Best of Sac State 2022: Jake Dunniway wins best male athlete of the year

Brandon Bailey, Dominique Williams, and Erick Amaya
May 5, 2022

In this year’s Best of Sac State competition where students vote on their favorite teams, majors, and athletes on campus. Sac State football quarterback Jake Dunniway was voted male athlete of the year....

Best of Sac State 2022: Sac State football wins best male sports team

Brandon Bailey, Dominique Williams, and James Fife
May 5, 2022

Sacramento State football has turned the corner in its last two seasons winning back-to-back Big Sky titles and has secured their second consecutive victory as the school’s favorite sports team in the...

Baseball and softball keep rolling with key series wins, tennis teams prepare for Big Sky tournament: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Spencer Fielding
April 27, 2022

Brandon Bailey interviews softball beat writer Spencer Fielding about the team's current status and then gives a rundown of the spring sports going on around campus on another episode of the Swarm Report.

Deebo Samuel trade drama, NBA playoffs breakdown and Oakland A’s debacle: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
April 22, 2022

Jordan and Brandon discuss the updates in each NBA playoff series and talk about the reality of Deebo Samuel being traded away from the 49ers.

Dissecting Frank Vogel’s firing and round one of the NBA Playoffs: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
April 16, 2022

Jordan and Brandon select their picks in the first round of the NBA playoffs and pay homage to Jackie Robinson on this episode of Take Your Shot.

David Patrick press conference and updates on softball and baseball: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey
April 15, 2022

Sports co-editor Brandon Bailey hosts this episode of the Swarm Report and talks about the weekly recaps of Sac State baseball and softball and then discusses new men’s basketball coach David Patrick’s introductory press conference.

A recap of March Madness and NBA MVP Picks: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
April 7, 2022

On this week’s episode of Take Your Shot, co-hosts Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker recap the results of the March Madness tournament, then transition into their debate on the NBA MVP conversation, the...

The messy departure of Coach Laird and bounce back wins for baseball and softball: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Brandon Bailey
April 6, 2022

Latimore is joined by sports co-editor Brandon Bailey to talk about Brandon Laird’s departure from Sac State men’s basketball.

The search for Sac State men’s basketball’s next head coach and the beginning of spring football: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Latimore
March 31, 2022

This week on the Swarm Report, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey talks about how Sac State baseball and softball is faring in conference play, the state of the men’s basketball team’s head coaching search and the beginning of spring football.

Brady fools the world, MLB lockout ends, NFL Free Agency and more: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker, Brandon Bailey, and Dylan McNeill
March 21, 2022

Editor in Chief Jordan Parker and sports co-editor Brandon Bailey are joined by sports beat writer Dylan McNeill to discuss the latest in the NFL, MLB and NBA.

Sac State hosts pro day for Hornets seeking professional football opportunities

Seven players participate in evaluation showcase

Brandon Bailey
March 17, 2022

Sac State football athletes participated in pro-day workouts to showcase their abilities to professional scouts from the NFL and CFL.

Big Sky basketball tournament updates, baseball slumps and softball sweeps: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Spencer Fielding
March 10, 2022

On this week's episode of the Swarm Report, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey talks about Sac State’s men's basketball team's recent first-round victory, the ending of the women’s basketball team’s season, softball sweeping the competition in the capital classic and more.

Take Your Shot: Super Bowl review and the questionable Sacramento Kings trade

Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey
March 7, 2022

This week, Jordan Parker and Brandon Bailey sit down with SacBee sports writer Cameron Salerno to discuss the Super Bowl, the future of the Rams and Bengals, and the trades made around the NBA.

Baseball opener, men’s basketball losing streak ends and softball’s rough start: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey
February 23, 2022

On this week's Swarm Report, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey talks about Sac State’s baseball season debut and freshman pitcher Colin Hunter's seven-inning no-hitter, softball’s rough season start after they lost four of five games in the UC San Diego tournament, men’s basketball snapping their six-game losing streak and more.

Super Bowl recap, NBA championship predictions and the Sacramento Kings (Ft. Cameron Salerno) TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
February 23, 2022

On episode two of Take Your Shot, Brandon and Jordan bring on Sacramento Bee reporter Cameron Salerno to talk about his journalism career and give insight on the sports teams he’s covered before transitioning into debates about the Super Bowl, NBA championship predictions, and the future of the Sacramento Kings.

Sac State Gymnastics soars to victory over Air Force in home opener

Hornets return to the Nest for their first home competition since 2020

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Latimore
February 11, 2022

Sac State Gymnastics succeeds in their first home matchup in almost two years on Saturday with a win against Air Force.

Tom Brady Retirement, Brian Flores and Super Bowl Predictions (ft. Brooke Uhlenhop): TAKE YOUR SHOT

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Parker
February 11, 2022

Sports co-editor Brandon Bailey and Editor in Chief Jordan Parker are joined by State Hornet alumna Brooke Uhlenhop on the first ever episode of their First Take style debate podcast, Take Your Shot.

Women’s basketball looks to extend win streak, softball kicks off season: STATE HORNET SWARM REPORT

Brandon Bailey
February 11, 2022

This week’s Swarm Report hosted by sports editor Brandon Bailey focuses on the women's basketball winning streak, softball kicking off their season on friday, men’s basketball losing streak, and gymnastics returning home and winning over Air Force after almost two years without playing in the Nest.

Women’s Basketball soaring, Men’s sinking and more: STATE HORNET SWARM REPORT

Brandon Bailey
January 26, 2022

In the first episode of The State Hornet Swarm Report, sports editor Brandon Bailey sums up recent Sacramento State sports news, such as the ongoing success of the women’s basketball team, the shortcomings of the men’s basketball team, and new COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Recap of Sac State’s season after playoff loss to South Dakota State: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

Mack Ervin III, Brandon Bailey, Jordan Parker, and John Cabales
December 13, 2021

“4th and Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor Mack Ervin III alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football falls to South Dakota State in 24-19 second round loss

Jackrabbits pounded their way into the third round with 205 rushing yards

Brandon Bailey
December 4, 2021

Sac State football lost 24-19 after scoring 19 unanswered points and coming up short against South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits sealed the game on a fourth and inches rushing attempt.

Preview: Sac State football begins chase for national championship

No. 4 seed Hornets host home playoff game

Brandon Bailey
December 3, 2021

Sac State is set to take on South Dakota State for their first matchup in the playoffs as they chase a national championship.

No. 4 seed Sac State to face South Dakota State in FCS playoffs: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
November 30, 2021

“4th and Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor Mack Ervin III alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football earns outright Big Sky title, No. 4 seed in FCS playoffs: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
November 27, 2021

“4th And Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor Mack Ervin III alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football crowned Big Sky champions after 27-7 victory over UC Davis

Hornets win second consecutive Causeway Classic

Brandon Bailey
November 20, 2021

Sac State was crowned Big Sky champions after another strong defensive effort that resulted in a 27-7 victory. It was the team’s second consecutive Causeway Classic victory.

PREVIEW: Sac State football prepares for 67th Causeway Classic Showdown, one win away from Big Sky title

Brandon Bailey
November 19, 2021

Sac State will travel to Davis on Saturday for the 67th Causeway Classic bout against UC Davis. The last time these two teams played Sac State came out with a victory and a share of the Big Sky title, and they will have the chance to do it again this weekend.

Sac State football faces Causeway Classic with Big Sky title on the line: 4TH AND GOAL PODCAST

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
November 17, 2021

“4th And Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor Mack Ervin III alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football: Secondary maintains mentality of a shark

‘You’re going to be swimming all alone’

Brandon Bailey
November 15, 2021

Sac State football’s defense has amounted the second-most interceptions in the Big Sky, and it all comes from the secondary’s “shark mentality,” according to defensive back coach Cherokee Valeria.

Sac State crushes Portland State 49-20, team closer to Big Sky title

Hornet defense forced four turnovers

Brandon Bailey
November 13, 2021

Sac State dominated Portland State in a 49-20 victory to move them one game closer to a Big Sky title. The Hornets were led by the defense as they forced four interceptions on the night

Preview: Sac State football faces Portland State in final home game

Hornets need No. 3 ranked pass defense to stop a hot Viking offense

Brandon Bailey
November 12, 2021

Web: Sac State’s football team prepares for their last home game of the season against Portland State. Url: sac-state-football-preview-portland-state

Sac State football win over Cal Poly sets up closing stretch: 4TH AND GOAL

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
November 9, 2021

“4th And Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor, Mack Ervin III, alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football cruises to 41-9 victory over Cal Poly

Hornets remain undefeated in conference play with two games left in season

Brandon Bailey
November 6, 2021

Sac State crushed Cal Poly 41-9 to remain undefeated in conference play with two games remaining in the season. The Hornets dominated with a rushing game led by Cameron Skattebo, and their defense stood tall shutting Cal Poly out in the second half.

Preview: Sac State football returns home to face winless Cal Poly

‘We control our own destiny’

Brandon Bailey
November 5, 2021

Sac State football returns home for the start of a two-game homestand against Cal Poly. The Hornets will look to stay undefeated and make a run for the Big Sky title.

Family ties: Sac State football welcomes five sets of brothers to the team

“My brother taught me just keep pushing”

Brandon Bailey
November 3, 2021

Sac State football has five sets of siblings on the roster this season, and The State Hornet had the opportunity to talk to three of the brothers on their decisions to join each other at Sac State.

Close win against Northern Colorado a wake up call for the Hornets?: 4TH AND GOAL

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
November 2, 2021

“4th And Goal'' is The State Hornet’s newest podcast and features former football beat writer and current podcast editor, Mack Ervin III, alongside current football beat writer Brandon Bailey breaking...

Sac State football escapes Northern Colorado with a 27-24 victory

Strong defensive play late in the game leads the Hornets to victory

Brandon Bailey
October 30, 2021

Sac State prevailed with a 27-24 victory against Northern Colorado to stay undefeated in conference play. The Hornets totaled 217 total rushing yards

Does shutout win over Northern Arizona make the Hornets championship contenders? : 4TH AND GOAL

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
October 29, 2021

On the newest episode of “4th and Goal,” podcast editor Mack Ervin III and football beat writer Brandon Bailey break down the dominant Sacramento State football team performance against Northern Arizona...

Sac State football hopes to keep Big Sky title hopes alive against Northern Colorado

‘We're in the race for the Big Sky title’

Brandon Bailey
October 28, 2021

The Hornets travel to Greeley, Colorado to face the University of Northern Colorado this weekend. Sac State will attempt to stay unbeaten in conference play as they pursue another Big Sky title. Read the preview here:

Sac State football routs Northern Arizona in 44-0 blowout victory

The Hornets shut out NAU and amassed 657 yards of total offense

Brandon Bailey
October 23, 2021

Sac State won a 44-0 shutout against Northern Arizona. The Hornets put on a clinic on both sides of the ball

Sac State students react to updated vaccination policy upon homecoming football game

Attendees must prove vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results

Brandon Bailey
October 23, 2021

Sac State students discuss their thoughts about the new vaccine mandate for all football games beginning on Saturday. Students will not be allowed to participate unless they show proof of vaccination or a negative test result

Preview: Sac State football stands at No. 3 seed in the Big Sky conference after Montana victory

Brandon Bailey
October 22, 2021

Senior linebacker Taylor Powell (4) and senior linebacker Marcus Hawkins (5) communicate in between plays on Oct. 19, 2021, at Hornet Stadium. Hawkins and Powell have combined for 82 total tackles on the...

State of Sac State’s football team, upset win over Montana and more: 4TH AND GOAL

Mack Ervin III and Brandon Bailey
October 19, 2021

In the first episode of “4th and Goal,” podcast editor Mack Ervin III and football beat writer Brandon Bailey introduce themselves and discuss Sac State football, starting with a recap of the Hornets'...

Sac State football upsets #5 University of Montana 28-21

The Hornets win on the road in Montana for the first time in school history

Brandon Bailey
October 16, 2021

The Hornets won 28-21 against Montana to stay undefeated in Big Sky play. It was the first time in school history that the Hornets won on the road against the Grizzlies.

Preview: Sac State football prepares for a battle against University of Montana

The Hornets look to stay undefeated in conference play as they face the #5 ranked Grizzlies

Brandon Bailey
October 15, 2021

Sac State football prepares for a challenge against #5 ranked Montana. The Hornets hope they can stay undefeated in conference play as they face one of their toughest opponents this season

Sac State football steamrolls Southern Utah 41-20

Hornets remain undefeated in Big Sky Conference

Brandon Bailey
October 9, 2021

Sacramento State proved to be too much for the Thunderbirds on both sides of the ball as they steamrolled their way to a 41-20 victory.

Sac State comes home for a showdown against Southern Utah

Hornets return from a bye week following their latest victory against Idaho State

Brandon Bailey
October 8, 2021

Following its bye week, Sac State prepares for their showdown against Southern Utah and looks to keep things rolling after coming away with a victory against Idaho State in their last matchup.

Against all odds Sac State football player bounces back from injury and shines early

After transfering from Montana State, cornerback Munchie Filer III continues his pursuit to play in the NFL

Brandon Bailey
October 7, 2021

Sac State cornerback and transfer Munchie Filer III bounces back from injury with a chip on his shoulder this season. He hopes to earn an opportunity to play alongside his brother John Ross III in the NFL.

Sac State squeezes out victory against Idaho State with second half shutout

Hornet secondary led defensive charge with two interceptions

Brandon Bailey
September 25, 2021

The Hornets squeaked out a 23-21 victory on the road against Idaho State. Sac State’s secondary led the way with a game-sealing interception from junior nickelback Marte Mapu.

Preview: Hornets seek to bounce back on the road against Idaho State

Sac State football stopping the run will be key to victory

Brandon Bailey
September 23, 2021

The Hornets are traveling to Idaho State this weekend to begin Big Sky conference play. Sac State will be looking to secure a win after dropping their final two games of non-conference play.

Cal’s offensive attack too much for Sac State football to overcome in second consecutive loss

Hornets yield over 500 yards to Golden Bears in defeat

Brandon Bailey
September 18, 2021

The Hornets lose for the second straight week as they fail to stop a balanced Cal offense in a 42-30 loss.

PREVIEW: Sac State football prepares for a win against Cal

Hornets ready to show resilience after loss in home opener

Brandon Bailey
September 15, 2021

Sac State football plays the University Of California, Berkeley this Saturday after dropping their first loss of the season to the University of Northern Iowa. The Hornets intend to respond with an upset win against the Golden Bears, read more here:

Sac State football loses home opener after offensive struggles

UNI wins 34-16 as Hornets turn the ball over six times.

Brandon Bailey
September 11, 2021

Sacramento State loses in their home opener against Northern Iowa 34-16 as the Hornets turn the ball over six times.

PREVIEW: Hornets ready themselves for first home game since 2019

Sacramento State prepares for a battle in their home opener against Northern Iowa

Brandon Bailey
September 8, 2021

Sac State football gears up for its first home game in two years against the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday. UNI is hungry for a win after narrowly losing 16-10 to #7 ranked Iowa State last week.

Sac State begins title defense with victory against Dixie State

Hornets win first game of season with 19-7 score

Brandon Bailey
September 4, 2021

Sacramento State won 19-7 against Dixie State in their first game of the season on Saturday.

PREVIEW: How Sac State’s football team is preparing for the 2021 season

The team talks to The State Hornet about the pressure to defend its 2019 Big Sky title

Brandon Bailey
September 2, 2021

Sacramento State football returns after not playing in 2020 due to COVID-19. They face Dixie State this Saturday as they prepare to defend their Big Sky title.

Sac State women’s golf team ranked as 17th seed in NCAA regional tournament

Regionals will be played at Stanford on May 10

Brandon Bailey
May 10, 2021

Sac State women's golf has been ranked as the 17th seed in the upcoming NCAA regionals. “You want to get out in front, it’s hard to chase when you’re going against a good team,” said coach David Sutherland.

Sac State students Nahom & Ayra on getting “Mic’d Up”: STATE HORNET SPOTLIGHT

Brandon Bailey and Garry Singh
May 6, 2021

Nahom Semere and Ayra Nuñez, two of the hosts of the podcast Mic’d Up Students, joined State Hornet podcasters Brandon Bailey and Garry Singh to discuss how their podcast came to be and what brought them to Sac State.

[Photo] Sac State community calls for CSU to defund university police at caravan

Tara Gnewikow
May 1, 2021

CSU Students for Quality Education intern Alejandro Bupara voices his frustration with police being on campus and calls for their removal at a May Day Car Caravan in support of defunding university police...

Swinging in the right direction: Sac State freshman golfer shines early

Jennifer Koga off to a fast start in her first season

Brandon Bailey
March 30, 2021

Sac State freshman golfer Jennifer Koga continues to shine early, finishing in top five individually in the last three tournaments.

Hornet Sports weekly preview: 5 Sac State matches to keep your eye on

Softball takes on a Pac-12 powerhouse

Brandon Bailey
March 12, 2021

The softball team looks to get an upset against Pac-12 powerhouse Oregon State, the women’s tennis team is still searching for its first win of the season, and the volleyball team looks to stay undefeated in the Nest.

Sac State men’s basketball season turns in opposite direction after hot start

Hornets look back on the season and ahead to Big Sky Tournament

Brandon Bailey
March 7, 2021

The Sac State men’s basketball team started the season with a 4-2 record but since then they have struggled to maintain that hot start, losing six out of their last eight games as they head into the Big Sky Tournament.

High school ultimatum leads Sac State track star to scholarship

Brandon Bailey
March 1, 2021

Sacramento State’s Jabari Reynolds II walks back to drill following 10x10 100-meter warm-up on the track at Sac State on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Jabari has the fifth fastest 200-meter time in Sac State...

Swarm Report Feb. 26: men’s tennis team and women’s volleyball team lose nail biters

Brandon Bailey
February 27, 2021

Sac State women’s volleyball lost to Weber State in dramatic fashion, and men’s tennis suffered its fourth loss in five matches.

PODCAST: Updates given on police budget, Black students react to talent show incident

Robbie Pierce, Max Connor, Madeleine Beck, Michael Pacheco, Nijzel Dotson, and Brandon Bailey
December 14, 2020

On the final episode of The State Hornet Podcast for this semester, investigative reporter Michael Pacheco shares details and updates on a story posted about the Sac State Police Department’s budget for this semester and the next, arts and entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and staff writer Brandon Bailey discuss their story about Black students’ reactions to anti-Black racial slurs sent by ‘Zoombombers’ during UNIQUE’s talent show and more.

Black students react to racial slurs at UNIQUE talent show and following investigation

Black students lobby for sincere action from administration

Nijzel Dotson and Brandon Bailey
December 11, 2020

Sac State students call on administration to address anti-racism after racial slurs interrupted a talent show hosted by UNIQUE Programs.

Sankofa Market: A farmers market addressing the food deserts in Sacramento

Organizers develop a farmers market inclusive of Black vendors

Brandon Bailey
November 24, 2020

Sac State student Greo the Storyteller and business partner Deborah Armstrong launched the second Sankofa Market in an effort to provide fresh produce and natural products to the Black community.

Sac State women’s basketball team prepares for 2020-21 season

Team cleared for 5-on-5 practice with masks

Brandon Bailey
November 6, 2020

Despite the challenges raised by the pandemic, Coach Harkleroad said the objective is still the same: “The goal is always to win the Big Sky Championship.”

Q&A with a student safety ambassador: COVID-19 protocol on campus

‘I've passed out one mask, and that was to a teacher’

Brandon Bailey
October 2, 2020

Sacramento State’s student safety ambassadors enforce COVID-19 protocol on campus, and student safety ambassador Ryan Dolan shares his experience on the job.

Sac State Career Center gives tips to prepare for virtual career fair

Brandon Bailey
October 1, 2020

The Career Center at Sacramento State held a workshop on Zoom Wednesday to prepare students for the school’s first virtual career fair.

Brandon Bailey, sports editor