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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Orlando Fuller

Orlando Fuller, Sports Staffer

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Orlando Fuller is in his senior year, graduating in May. As well as majoring in journalism he hopes to become a sports reporter or investigative journalist.

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Redshirt freshman Carson Conklin sits in the shotgun moments before snapping the ball for play Saturday, April 20, 2024. Conklin finished the spring game showcase with 142 yards passing and two touchdowns.

Hornets take a step in right direction during annual spring football game

Sac State looks to build off fourth straight FCS playoff appearance
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
April 24, 2024
Sac State football continues preparation with spring game showcase. Recruits were invited out to watch the team as well as local Hornets fans.
 Freshman Women’s Tennis player Reese Walker poses for a picture outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Walker has started the 2024 season off with eight wins while having a total of seven losses as well.

Texas born freshman is the missing piece in puzzle for Sac State women’s tennis

Reese Walker leads the women’s team as the only Black player
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
April 10, 2024
Sacramento State women’s tennis player Reese Walker defies the odds and makes a name for herself as a Hornet.
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey makes sure to stay locked into the turf, avoiding a fault during the broad jump event Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bailey was a vital centerpiece in the Hornets’ defense.

Hornets showcase skills at Sac State pro day with NFL scouts in attendance

Sac State football team had eight players declare for draft in this last season
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
March 25, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets shine at their pro day for a chance in professional leagues like the NFL, UFL or CFL.
Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak in his second set, but the Hornets would lose the match 4-3.

[Photo] First tennis home loss comes from rival’s rackets

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer
March 20, 2024

Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak...

Graphic created in Canva by Evan Patocka

Swarm Report #2: Upsets from men’s basketball and softball and women’s basketball sets new program records

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
March 19, 2024
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller provide updates on Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball in the Big Sky Tournament, as well as baseball and softball.
Senior mens tennis player Mark Keki gets ready for another serve Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Sacramento State tennis courts. Keki won the first set in his singles match, with the match ending unfinished.

[Photo] Sac State men’s tennis stays golden at home

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer
March 13, 2024

Senior men's tennis player Mark Keki gets ready for another serve Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Sacramento State tennis courts. Keki won the first set in his singles match, with the match ending unfinished.

Photo by: Brionna Woody - Graphic made in Canva By Evan Patocka

Swarm Report #1: Baseball season starts and basketball struggles with conference tournaments on the horizon

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
March 4, 2024
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller provide updates on Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball as well as baseball.
Redshirt sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg finds herself in the corner scanning the court for a possible lane to the basket Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at The Nest. She finished the game against Montana Thursday with 18 points and 5 rebounds.

[Photo] Fouls plague Sac State down the stretch in a tough loss

Adam Camarena, Staffer
February 24, 2024

Senior forward Solape Amusan dives onto the floor to wrestle the ball away for possession against a Montana player. She finished the game with 8 points and 7 rebounds Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at The Nest.

Sac State Mens Rugby Club gather together on the Hornet Field for a game plan late in the second half Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Hornets finished Saturdays game outscoring Long Beach, 15-14 in the second half.

Sac State men’s rugby shows a complete team game despite loss

The Hornets outscored Long Beach 15-14 in second half
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
February 15, 2024
The Sac State men’s rugby club makes coaches proud in a tough match against Long Beach
 Sophomore forward Duncan Powell is seen getting ready to team up with junior guard Zee Hamoda for a much needed defensive rebound Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Both players were key in the efforts to attempt a late second half comeback against Idaho.

[Photo] Sac State drops two more games to extend its losing streak to six

Ryan Lorenz and Andrew Edwards
February 7, 2024

Sophomore forward Duncan Powell is seen getting ready to team up with junior guard Zee Hamoda for a much needed defensive rebound Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Both players were key in the efforts to attempt...

Sophomore flanker Kenneth Kimbrough runs down the left sideline of the Sac State Intramural Field avoiding defenders for the first try of the Sac State men’s rugby club game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Kimbrough finished with one try along with multiple tackles throughout the first and second half against University of California, Santa Cruz.

Sac State men’s rugby puts together memorable comeback

The Hornets come out with the tie against Santa Cruz after uphill battle
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
February 6, 2024
The Sac State men’s rugby is slowly finding their position in a new division after a strong second half comeback against Santa Cruz.
Senior forward Akol Mawein puts in the layup off the glass in a matchup Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. He finished with 11 points and three assists against UC Davis.

Sac State takes a frustrating loss against Long Beach State

The Hornets have now lost six games in the season
Orlando Fuller, Staffer
December 8, 2023
Sac State loses momentum on the road in a tough loss against Long Beach State
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

Swarm Report #6: Women’s volleyball wins Big Sky regular season and playoff football continues dancing

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
November 30, 2023
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller discuss the world of Sac State sports including men’s and women’s basketball, football and volleyball.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

Swarm Report #5: Basketball season, volleyball’s win streak, the ups and downs of football

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
November 10, 2023
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller discuss everything involving Sac State sports for the past two weeks, including football, basketball and volleyball.
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Swarm Report #4: Updates on football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer

Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller
October 26, 2023
Staffers Evan Patocka and Orlando Fuller talk about all things Sac State sports, including football, soccer and volleyball.
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Buzzin’ Dozen — Edition 7

The top 12 Sac State athletes in their respective sports are showcased.
Jahson Nahal and Orlando Fuller
September 28, 2023
The top football players, basketball stars, track and field runners, baseball and softball sluggers, are all discussed and ranked in the new Buzzin' Dozen recap.
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