Jaiden Lopez

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer

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Jaiden Lopez is a fourth-year political science and journalism major from Ventura County, California. She is in her first semester at The State Hornet and is currently the softball beat writer for the sports section. Lopez has played softball almost her entire life, she loves to play it, watch it and write about it. In her free time, Lopez loves to go on random side quests with her friends and when shes not doing that, she is most likely napping.

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OPINION: The ABS system gives players the strike zone they deserve

The Automated Balls and Strikes system brings consistency that players have long needed

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
May 12, 2026

Automated Balls-Strikes Challenging System is coming in to solve one baseball's oldest problems.

Sac State raids the Vikings for a Senior Day sweep

Sacramento State dominates a three-game sweep over Portland State

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
May 1, 2026

Sacramento State swept Portland State in their last Big Sky Conference series. The Hornets completed their senior weekend with three wins across the board.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Day of Silence, ‘MOSAIC’ variety show, Assembly Bill 1831 and spring sports updates

Claire Harrell and Eli Keller
April 25, 2026

The State Hornet Broadcast covers the most recent Day of Silence, “MOSAIC School of Music Variety Show” and the proposal of Assembly Bill 1831. We also dive into Sac State baseball and softball updates. RELATED:...

Sac State saves their best for last against Idaho State

Extra-inning heroics fuel a comeback win in the series finale for Sac State

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
April 24, 2026

Sacramento State drops games one and two but rallies late in game three.

With series win, Hornets send the Grizzlies back into hibernation

Sacramento State takes final two games after dropping series opener

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
April 17, 2026

Hornets recover from an early setback to win the series over Montana

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: ‘No Kings’ rally, SAVE Act, Cesar Chavez and spring sports updates

Claire Harrell and Zachary Hernandez
April 14, 2026

The State Hornet Broadcast covers the most recent ‘No Kings’ rally in Sacramento, raising concerns about the SAVE Act, Associated Students, Inc. election code and Cesar Chavez controversy. We also...

Sac State strikes big, fight back against Weber State to claim series victory

Sacramento State takes the series with stellar pitching and explosive hitting

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
April 8, 2026

Sacramento State Softball wins its second Big Sky series, beating Weber State 2-1.

Hornets battle, but drop Big Sky opener to Northern Colorado

Sacramento State loses first Big Sky series despite strong offensive efforts

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
April 6, 2026

Sacramento State travels to Northern Colorado, splits Big Sky opening series

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: World news, women’s history and campus updates

Claire Harrell and Zachary Hernandez
March 31, 2026

The State Hornet Broadcast covers the latest news on Women's History Month, fledgling owls on campus and the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. We also take a look at Sac State baseball and softball updates. RELATED:...

Buzzkill: Hornets fall short to the Wolverines after a sixth inning scramble

Late hits from Utah Valley leave Sac State crumbling in a 4-1 loss

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
March 16, 2026

Utah Valley’s offense clawed its way through Sac State in the sixth, stringing together timely hits that turned a tight game into a 4–1 victory.

Sac State stays hot, going 4-2 in the Capital Classic

Hornets go 4-2 behind pitchers’ duels and late-inning rallies

Jaiden Lopez, Tamer Bohatch, and Alex Grado
March 12, 2026

From clutch home runs to dominant innings on both sides, Sacramento State softball went 4-2 during a busy six-game stretch that featured dramatic wins and tough losses.

Sacramento State strikes early and finishes strong to dominate Cal Poly

The Hornets never trailed the Mustangs, winning 6-1

Jaiden Lopez, Sports Staffer
February 25, 2026

Sacramento State kept Cal Poly’s defense on its toes with small-ball play in the first inning, scoring two quick runs. The Hornets never let up, adding key hits in later innings and finishing the game with a 2-run home run in the seventh to put the game out of reach.

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