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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Myla Booth

Myla Booth, Sports Editor

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Myla Booth was born and raised in Oakland, CA. She is a senior majoring in political science & journalism. Myla joined The State Hornet in fall 2022 as a sports staffer. She is now serving as a sports editor. Myla hopes to one day pursue a career as a sports journalist and reporter for ESPN and host a sports talk show.
All content by Myla Booth
Sac State announced that all indoor sports would be moving to a new event center in The WELL as soon as fall 2024. The Board of Directors of Union WELL Inc. voted to approve $5.2 million from reserves to complete the project. (Credit: State Hornet Archives, Graphic created in Canva by Jacob Peterson)

Sac State announces new event center in The WELL

New home for Hornets’ indoor sports to be done before fall 2024 semester
Jack Freeman and Myla Booth
November 16, 2023
Sacramento State announces a new home coming soon for the Hornets as they plan to renovate The WELL to host collegiate sports and more
Senior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann attempts to attack the Wildcats for a kill at The Nest Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Volkmann had a total of 13 kills and one block in this match.

Sac State volleyball errors cost them against Weber State

The Hornets’ five game winning streak ends, now 5-1 in Conference
Myla Booth, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
The Sacramento State’s Hornets volleyball ache their first lost in the Big Sky Conference at home to Weber State after being on a five game winning streak
The Sac State volleyball players huddled before the start of the match against Northern Arizona Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 at The Nest. The Hornets opened their Big Sky play this weekend and are now 2-0 in conference play.

‘It just felt right’: Sac State volleyball starts the Big Sky play off right

The Hornets open Big Sky conference play 2-0
Myla Booth and Malachi Parker
September 24, 2023
The Sacramento State Hornets were able to pull through 2-0 to open Big Sky play after sweeping Northern Arizona at home and securing the win against Weber State on the road
Swarm Report #1- Spikes, Strikes, and Touchdowns: Welcome Back Fall Sports

Swarm Report #1- Spikes, Strikes, and Touchdowns: Welcome Back Fall Sports

Neill Little, Myla Booth, and Jack Freeman
September 15, 2023

Welcome to the Swarm Report for the fall semester. We have an awesome sports department ready to bring you all the insight on Sac State sports this season. Each week we will feature a different sport and...

Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin attempts to hit the ball over the net to the Aggies for a kill at The Nest Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Kamba-Griffin had a total of eight kills and six blocks.

Sac State volleyball dominated by rival UC Davis 3-1 at home

Hornets drop 6-5 overall and 5-3 at home
Myla Booth, Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
Sacramento State’s Hornets were unable to defeat rival Aggies at home, dropping their fifth match of the year
Junior outside hitter Ellie Tisko attempting to hit the ball over the net to score a kill for the Hornets Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at The Nest. Tisko had a total of 11 kills, one ace and five blocks.

Sac State volleyball falters 3-1 in home match against Saint Mary’s

Hornets drop to 5-2 overall
Myla Booth, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
The Sacramento State Hornets were unable to win their last match of the Hornet Invitational, losing to Saint Mary’s Gaels.
Sac State’s Athletic Director Mark Orr answers questions about the hiring process for new coaches and about rebuilding athletic programs. Orr has had to replace two Sac State coaches since November. (Photo courtesy of Sac State Athletics, Graphic created in Canva by Jack Freeman)

Q&A: Sac State’s Athletic Director ready to rebuild

Two head coaches have left Sac State after winning championships over the past year.
Myla Booth and Siany Harts
April 28, 2023
Sac State Athletic Director Mark Orr sits down to talk hiring coaches
The Sacramento State women’s basketball face off in the March Madness tournament for the first time ever against UCLA on Saturday in Los Angeles. The Hornets have already set a school record in wins with their conference tournament victory, but Sac State looks to continue the historic season.

Photos by: Megan Cai - Daily Bruin and Lucas Monteros. 

GIF made in Canva by Jack Freeman

PREVIEW: Sac State women’s basketball ready for historic clash with UCLA

Myla Booth
March 16, 2023
Sac State women’s basketball in the No. 13 seed prepare to face UCLA in No. 4 seed this Saturday in their first NCAA tournament
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team will be playing in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history after winning the Big Sky Conference tournament Wednesday March 8, 2023. The Hornets will find out their opponent for the tournament on Sunday as they try to win a national title.

Graphic created in Canva by Jack Freeman

Sac State women’s basketball takes over Big Sky, wins championship

Hornets clinch spot in NCAA tournament
Myla Booth
March 8, 2023
Hornets make history in Boise, Idaho Wednesday with a Big Sky title
Senior guard Kahlaijah Dean drives past a defender on senior night Monday Feb. 27, 2023, over the Portland State Vikings 80-54. The Hornets beat Portland State again Tuesday 60-42 to advance to the Big Sky Championship game on Wednesday.

Sac State women’s basketball crushes Portland State in Big Sky semifinals

Hornets move to championship to take on Northern Arizona Wednesday
Myla Booth
March 7, 2023
For the first time in school history, the Hornets move to the Big Sky Championship.
FILE: Sophomore guard Katie Peneueta shoots a three-pointer against Northern Arizona at The Nest Thursday Feb. 9, 2023. After Monday’s win, the Hornets need one more to go to their first ever Big Sky Championship game in school history.

‘March is a whole different animal’: Sac State women’s basketball defeats Idaho in Big Sky tournament

The Hornets move to the semifinals, face Portland State Tuesday
Myla Booth
March 7, 2023
Two-headed monster of teammates Dean and Natabou combine for 44 points.
Swarm Report Week 4: Reworked Swarm Report deep-dives into women’s basketball

Swarm Report Week 4: Reworked Swarm Report deep-dives into women’s basketball

Join podcast staffer Neill Little to go a little deeper on Sac State Women’s Basketball in a new look at the Swarm Report.
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team celebrates with their trophy after earning part of the Big Sky Conference championship on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at The Nest after beating Portland State 80-54. In Sac State head coach Mark Campbell’s second year with the Hornets, he and the team delivered the most successful season in program history.

Sac State women’s basketball end regular season with a bang

Hornets clinch first ever Big Sky championship, beats Portland State 80-54
Myla Booth
February 28, 2023
Sac State women’s basketball celebrated senior night like they never have before, taking home a share of the Big Sky title.
Sacramento State junior center Isnelle Natabou sits in The Nest after the Sac State women’s basketball team set a program record with their 20th win of the season on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Natabou leads the Big Sky Conference in field goal percentage, shooting .647% The next closest is Idaho’s Beyonce Bea, shooting .486%.

Hornets’ center is a force in the interior amidst record season

6’5” women’s basketball star averages 9.4 rebounds per game
Dylan McNeill and Myla Booth
February 27, 2023
Sac State women's basketball is enjoying new heights with the help of the 6’5” imposing center Isnelle Natabou.
Swarm Report Week 3: Indoor Track and Field Championships, Softball in Mexico

Swarm Report Week 3: Indoor Track and Field Championships, Softball in Mexico

Join podcast staffer Neill Little and baseball beat writer Isaac Streeter as well as women’s basketball beat writer Myla Booth and softball beat writer Arely Duran to do the weekly recap of Sac State...

Swarm Report Week 2: Men’s basketball slumps, Baseball season preview

Swarm Report Week 2: Men’s basketball slumps, Baseball season preview

Swarm Report Week 2 features hosts Isaac and Neill joined by beat writers and members of the State Hornet sports staff to discuss the week in sports around Sac State.
Senior guard Kahlaijah Dean protects her dribble with an arm bar against Northern Arizona University defenders on Thursday Feb. 9th, 2023 at The Nest in a 84-82 overtime loss for Sac State. Dean is averaging 21.0 points-per-game in her first year as a Hornet.

RECAP: Sac State women’s basketball split home matchups this week

Hornets sit at 17-7 overall
Myla Booth
February 12, 2023
Sac State women’s basketball falls in overtime to NAU but enjoys blow out win against UNC this weekend
Kahlaijah Dean, Sacramento State women’s basketball point guard stands outside The Nest on Dec. 9, 2022 . The senior guard has started all 21 of the Hornet games this season.

‘Head of the monster’: Senior guard provides spark in team resurgence

Kahlaijah Dean leads team in scoring
Myla Booth
February 7, 2023
Kahlaijah Dean tells her basketball story from growing up in Bakersfield, her time at Oakland University and her experience here at Sac State .
(FILE) Sac State junior middle blocker Kalani Hayes and junior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann attempting to double block a ball at the net Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, against Idaho at The Nest. The Hornets ended their season with an even record of 15-15.

Hornets eliminated from the Big Sky tournament by Northern Colorado

Sac State volleyball fell 2-3 in the semifinals
Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 28, 2022
The Hornets were unable to overcome the Bears and move to the championship, eliminating them from the Big Sky tournament and ending their season
(FILE) The Sac State women’s volleyball team gathers for a quick huddle during their game against the Montana Grizzlies on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets continue in the Big Sky tournament on Friday against University of Northern Colorado.

Hornets defeat Montana Grizzlies 3-1 in playoff quarterfinals

Sac State volleyball moves up in Big Sky tournament
Myla Booth
November 24, 2022
The Hornets move to the next round of the Big Sky tournament, eliminating the University of Montana Grizzlies
Sac State volleyball players huddle before going into their next set against Idaho State on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at The Nest. The Hornets are now 14-14 overall and 10-6 in the Big Sky play heading into the Big Sky tournament.

Sac State volleyball falls 3-2 at home against Portland State in the regular season finale

The Hornets first Big Sky playoff game is on Wednesday against Montana
Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 21, 2022
The Hornets were unable to improve their place in the place in the standingss in the Big Sky, losing to the second place Portland State Vikings
Sac State volleyball players celebrate immediately after scoring against Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets are now 10-5 in the Big Sky conference play after winning 3-1 against the Vandals.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball dominates both Eastern Washington and University of Idaho at home

The Hornets are now 10-5 in the Big Sky Conference play after pair of wins
Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 13, 2022
The Hornets are currently 14-13 overall after two home wins
[FILE] Sacramento State volleyball players embrace after a point on Thursday, Oct. 6 2022, against Montana at The Nest. The Hornets split matches this weekend to bring their Big Sky record to 8-5.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball splits 1-1 on road matches

The Hornets record stands at 12-13 after the weekend in Montana
Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 7, 2022
The Hornets are sitting in fourth place in Big Sky standings
[FILE] Senior Sac State volleyball outside-hitter Bridgette Smith attempting to return a ball over the net  Saturday, Oct. 23, 2022, in The Nest. The Hornet split a 1-1 series in a home weekend standoff against Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.

Sac State volleyball splits 1-1 in home weekend standoff

Hornets improve to 7-4 in-conference as Big Sky tournament draws near
Myla Booth
October 31, 2022
The Hornets thunder back after Thursday night’s loss, walking away with a win against Northern Arizona
[FILE] Sac State senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin signaling team to get ready as she prepares for a possible block. Kamba-Griffin had three kills and three blocks against Portland State on Saturday Oct. 23, 2022.

Sac State volleyball falls 3-1 on the road against Portland State

The Hornets dropped 10-11 overall and 6-3 in Big Sky play
Myla Booth
October 24, 2022
The Hornets were unable to improve from second place in the Big Sky, losing to the first place Portland State Vikings.
Sac State senior setter Ashton Olin blocks a ball on the road against Weber State on Oct. 13 in a 3-0 Hornet loss in The Reed K. Swenson Gym in Ogden, Utah. Olin had 29 assists in the Hornets’ loss on Thursday.

RECAP: On the road again: One win, one loss for Sac State volleyball this weekend

The Hornets split matches on Big Sky road trip
Isaac Streeter and Myla Booth
October 16, 2022
Hornets sit in second place in Big Sky standings after splitting the weekend.
Junior Sac State women’s soccer goalkeeper Mia Shalit posing in front of The Eli And Edythe  Broad Field House Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Shalit currently ranks second in saves under the Big Sky conference this  season with 5.62 per game.

‘It just feels right’: Mia Shalit is ready to give her all

Sac State women’s soccer goalkeeper has expectations of improving
Myla Booth
October 10, 2022
Mia Shalit tells her story of her soccer journey from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Sac State and her experience on the Peruvian Women’s Soccer Team
 The volleyball game in Sacramento State at The Nest on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022.The Hornets won their match over Montana 3-1, juniors Bridgette Smith and Kalani Hayes had 10 kills each.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball dominates UM and MSU at home

The Hornets now 5-1 in the Big Sky conference play
Myla Booth
October 9, 2022
The Hornets sweept Montana and MSU now 9-9 overall and 5-1 in conference play.
[File photo] The Sac State women’s volleyball team embraces after scoring in a match against Idaho State on Sept. 25, 2022, in The Nest at Sac State. The Hornets split two matches over the last week as their Big Sky Conference record moved to 3-1.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball split matches on the road against NAU and UNC

The Hornets walk away with a win and a loss, moving to 3-1 in conference play
Myla Booth
October 3, 2022
The Hornets drop 7-9 overall and 3-1 in Big Sky after a win and a loss over the weekend, as Hornets set new school record
The Sac State volleyball team celebrates near the net after scoring against Idaho State Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets got out to a 2-0 start in Big Sky conference play after a 3-0 victory against the Bengals.

Sac State volleyball gets 3-0 victory in sweep at home against Idaho State

Hornets get out 2-0 start in Big Sky play
Myla Booth
September 25, 2022
The Hornets dominated in their first Big Sky home matchup this season:
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