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Deanna Sanchez

Deanna Sanchez, staff writer

Deanna Sanchez is a sports photographer for The State Hornet for the spring 2021 semester. She is a communications major and hopes to pursue a job in PR or at a magazine. This is her last semester before graduation.

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Charizma Guzman pumps up her team before the start of the last of three games against Idaho State at Shea Stadium at Sacramento State on Saturday May 1, 2021. The Hornets dropped 2-of-3 from the Bengals over the weekend.

[Photo] Sac State softball drops 2-of-3 to Idaho State in last home series

May 2, 2021
Sac State hitter Matt Smith swings against the Stanford Cardinals on March 29 in a 3-2 Hornet win. Smith became the Sac State leader in hits and RBIs on April 25 against Northern Colorado.

[Photo] Sac State baseball team splits four-game series with Northern Colorado

April 26, 2021
Lewa Day gets ready for a pitch from Santa Clara University during the Capital Classic at the Shea Stadium at Sacramento State on March 5, 2021. Lewa Day is a third base player for the Hornets softball team.

[Photo] Sophomore slugger brings championship pedigree to Sac State softball team

April 24, 2021
Matt Smith fielding a ball in left field against New Mexico State last Friday, the 9th at John Smith Field. Smith had a walkoff hit last month versus the Stanford Cardinals.

[Photo] Senior baseball players Matt Smith, Ryan Walstad lead Hornets through abnormal season

April 23, 2021
Sac State freshman Jennifer Koga practices putting at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on March 17, 2020. Koga was +18 for the Big Sky Tournament but had a much-improved final round, shooting a 4-over 76 and helping the Hornets clinch the Big Sky Conference Championship.

[Photo] Sac State women’s golf wins Big Sky tournament

April 21, 2021
Marissa Bertuccio pitches a fastball to Weber State University during the first game of a doubleheader at home at Shea Stadium on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hornets lost the first game of the doubleheader 5-4.

[Photo] Sac State softball gets swept in series against Weber State

April 12, 2021
Sacramento State second baseman Jorge Bojorquez fields a roundball and throws to first in game one of Friday's action. The Hornets held on to win 10-5 at John Smith Field.

[Photo] Sac State baseball team splits doubleheader against New Mexico State

April 9, 2021
Keith Torres (right) guides teammate Trevor Doyle into the plate during the home game against Stanford University at John Smith Field on Monday, March 29, 2021. Doyle scored the second run in the seventh inning against Stanford University to tie the game.

[Photo] Hornet Baseball: Weekend series canceled due to positive COVID-19 test

April 1, 2021
Sac State freshman Jennifer Koga practices putting at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on Wednesday, March 17, 2020. Koga tied for third individually at the Juli Inkster Meadow Club Invitational.

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

March 30, 2021
Senior outfielder Matt Smith connects with the ball during the home game against Stanford University at John Smith Field on Monday March 29, 2020. Smith drove in all three runs on Monday in the comeback win.

[Photo] Matt Smith powers Sac State baseball past Stanford 3-2

March 29, 2021
Sisters Alexis and Samantha Parish, pose for a photo together after a game at the John Smith Field at Sac State Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Alexis and Samantha are the first sisters to be on the Sac State softball team together in 24 years.

Softball team sisters share connection ‘only a sibling will understand’

March 23, 2021
Devonn Johnson and teammate keep the lead on San Jose State at Sacramento State's Hornet Invitational at Hornet Stadium on Saturday March 20, 2021. Sacramento State’s relay team placed second against San Jose.

Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational

March 21, 2021
Middle blocker Kalani Hayes spikes the ball while the Portland vikings attempt to block it during the second set of Sacramento State’s last game at home against Portland State University at the Nest Sunday, March 13, 2021. Hayes got 6 blocks and 7 kills in the match.

[Photo] SWARM REPORT MARCH 13: Rough day for Sac State sports, all teams lose

March 13, 2021
Outside hitter, Bridgette Smith, spiking the ball to Eastern Washington during the second set and getting a kill during the first of 2 games against Eastern Washington at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, March 5, 2021. The score for the second set was a winning score of 25-17.

[Photo] Swarm Report March 6: Sac State baseball and women’s volleyball teams dominate

March 7, 2021
Freshman outfielder Alexis Parish hits a ball to the deep part of the outfield in the first game of the Capital Classic Tournament versus Santa Clara University at the John Smith Field at Sac State Friday, March 5, 2021. Alexis had two hits in the game, including an RBI-double.

[Photo] Swarm Report March 5: Sac State men’s basketball falls short, baseball gets close win and softball splits a doubleheader.

March 6, 2021
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.

Weekend Swarm Report: Baseball completes sweep and track starts strong

March 1, 2021
Photo Caption: McKenna Smith sets up for an attack during the home opening Sac State volleyball game Jan. 31, 2021 at the Nest. Volleyball teams, including Sac State's, are allowed to test for COVID-19 only once per week if masks are worn during practice and competition.

[Photo] Why Sac State volleyball team wears masks and the basketball teams don’t

February 26, 2021

‘It’s been a huge adjustment’: Sac State softball team embraces changes entering 2021 season

February 16, 2021
Karlee Soderberg (center), hitter for Sac State Volleyball, breaks with her team for the opening home game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. The Hornets lost in back-to-back matches against the University of Northern Colorado in six straight sets on Feb. 7 and 8 at Bank of Colorado arena.

[Photo] Sac State volleyball dominated by Northern Colorado in back-to-back losses

February 9, 2021
Sac State senior outside hitter Macey Hayden performing a block against Idaho State during the second set of the opening home game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Hayden had 10 digs to go along with six points in the match.

[Photo] Freshman hitters lead Sac State volleyball to victory in home opener

January 31, 2021
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