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Shaun Holkko

Shaun Holkko, Sports writer

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Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State students unfamiliar with campus will have an opportunity to tour and get familiarized with the university in time before returning to school in fall 2021.

[Photo] FAQ: Everything you need to know about Sac State’s return to campus in fall 2021

May 17, 2021
(File photo) Students walk across the library quad in May 2019. Sac State revealed this week that students returning to campus for the fall 2021 will not be required to have taken the COVID-19 vaccine.

[Photo] Sac State will not require COVID-19 vaccine – students, faculty react

February 13, 2021
Sac State junior guard Summer Menke prepares to shoot a free throw against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Nest. Menke led the team in scoring with 18 points, five rebounds and four steals.

[Photo] Sac State’s women’s basketball team swept by Idaho

December 6, 2020
Sac State junior point guard Milee Enger dribbles up court against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Nest. Enger lead the team in both defensive rebounds and assists in the loss.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball team drops first game of the season

December 5, 2020
Sac State junior guard William FitzPatrick shoots a 3-pointer against Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Nest. FitzPatrick transferred from Folsom Lake JC and is one of five local players on the team.

[Photo] From the backyard to the Nest: Sac State men’s basketball embraces local ties

November 19, 2020
MAX’S TABLE: All about In-N-Out Burger

MAX’S TABLE: All about In-N-Out Burger

September 15, 2020
Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson entered the NCAA transfer portal signalling the possibility that he will leave Sac State for his final year of eligibility.

[Photo] Sac State starting quarterback enters NCAA transfer portal

June 11, 2020
Graphic made using Canva, Picrew

BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E11: Favorite Songs Finale

May 15, 2020
Sac State coach Troy Taylor chats with the officials during a match against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Hornet Stadium. Taylor said losing summer camps could be a tough situation since this is where his athletes have a chance to interact.

[Photo] Sac State coaches forced to adapt recruitment efforts amid stay-at-home order

May 15, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E16: Double Double Coverage

May 14, 2020
Former KSSU Sports Director Anthony Rifenburg (left) and Keith Jouganatos broadcast a mens basketball game on Nov. 11, 2018 at the Nest. The KSSU sports departments agreement with the Athletics Department has expired, and will not be renewed.

[Photo] Sac State Athletics Department will no longer broadcast games with student radio station

May 11, 2020
Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. The hornet on the pants is flying backwards to represent Sac States alumni.

[Photo] Sac State football team wins ‘Best Team Uniform’

May 4, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E15: USWNT equal pay claim denied, NFL free agent signings, Marshawn Lynch vs. Frank Gore

May 6, 2020
Sac State junior quarterback Kevin Thomson rushes for a first down against UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2019 at Hornet Stadium. Thomson had 300 passing yards, 166 rushing yards and three total touchdowns in the 66th Causeway Classic.

[Photo] Sac State quarterback wins ‘Best Male Athlete’ following historic 2019 season

May 4, 2020
Sac State head coach Brian Katz instructs one of his players to enter the game against UC Davis at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Katz recently signed a multi-year extension with the Hornets.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball coach on contract extension, basketball shutdowns

April 30, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E14: 2020 NFL Draft Recap

April 29, 2020
Sac State senior pitcher Parker Brahms poses for a photo at practice on Thursday, Feb. 6 at John Smith Field. Brahms was drafted in the 27th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers but chose to return to Sac State.

Senior pitcher satisfied with return to Sac State, even in shortened 2020 season

April 28, 2020
Sac State pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to throw a pitch during his sophomore year against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms is currently a senior and inactive due to the cancellation of spring athletics.

SPORTS PODCAST: Senior pitcher Parker Brahms on Sac State career

April 24, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E13: NFL Draft Review and Preview, Gronkowski joins Brady in Tampa Bay

April 22, 2020
Sac State alumnus Sam Amick interviews Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson before a Clippers and Lakers game on Oct. 19, 2017 at the Staples Center. Amick currently works as an NBA insider for The Athletic, and was one of the few reporters assigned to work inside the NBA bubble.

Sac State alumnus among top NBA writers at The Athletic

April 17, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E12: Greatest Sports Films, Kyle Larson’s Suspension

April 15, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E11: Trump’s call with commissioners, MLB in May, Basketball Hall of Fame

April 8, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E10: 2020 NFL Mock Draft with Mack and Shaun

April 1, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E9: NFL free agency, COVID-19 testing, Olympics postponement

March 25, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E8: Coronavirus cancellations, NFL CBA and free agency

March 16, 2020
Sac State senior center Joshua Patton looks to make a pass against UC Davis senior center Matt Neufeld on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at Golden 1 Center. The NCAA formally announced Friday that it will begin discussions regarding eligibility relief for student-athletes due to seasons being suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.

NCAA begins talks for eligibility relief amid coronavirus concerns

March 13, 2020
Sac State senior guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’afa dribbles the ball down court against Weber State on Wednesday, March 11 at CenturyLink Arena. Sac State spring sports teams seasons have been suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Sac State spring sports teams’ seasons suspended amid coronavirus fears

March 12, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Coronavirus update, Super Tuesday and more

March 12, 2020
Sac State sophomore Evan Gibbons throws a pitch against Pacific on March 3, 2020 at John Smith Field. The Hornets lost at San Francisco on on Tuesday, 12-4.

Sac State baseball team struggles in midweek game at San Francisco

March 10, 2020
Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger dribbles the ball up court against Northern Colorado on Monday, March 9 at CenturyLink Arena. The Hornets season came to an end with a 79-61 loss to the Bears.

Another first-round exit ends Sac State women’s basketball team’s season

March 9, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E7: Tom Brady, Rockets’ Small Ball, Lakers’ Championship Chances

March 9, 2020
Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson prepares to shoot at Yosemite Hall. Johnson has averaged 11.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2019-20 season.

[Photo] ‘I was definitely a late bloomer’: Sac State sophomore forward continues to evolve

March 9, 2020
Sac State junior righty Scott Randall throws a pitch against UC Irvine on Saturday, March 7 at the Bren Events Center. The Anteaters won the first two games, leading to a series win over the Hornets.

UC Irvine takes first-road series from Sac State baseball team

March 8, 2020
Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson gets instruction from assistant coach Derrick Florence against Portland State on Friday, March 6 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to the Vikings 91-68 on Senior Night.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball team loses to Portland State 91-68 on Senior Night

March 7, 2020
Sac State freshman second baseman Jorge Bojorquez celebrates his home run with junior shortstop Keith Torres against Pacific on Tuesday, March 3 at John Smith Field. The Hornets defeated the Tigers 9-2.

University of Pacific no match for Sac State baseball team

March 4, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E6: NFL Combine, Harden vs. Giannis, Special Guest Jason Jones

March 2, 2020

VIDEO: Hornets salvage series against Santa Clara with split

March 2, 2020
Sac State sophomore pitcher Travis Adams throws a pitch against Santa Clara on Sunday, March 1 at John Smith Field. The Hornets and Broncos split the four-game series.

Sac State baseball team splits 4-game series with Santa Clara

March 1, 2020
Sac State sophomore guard Brooke Panfili attempts to get by Montana sophomore guard Sophia Stiles on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Dahlberg Arena. The Hornets lost to the Lady Griz 90-45.

Montana doubles up Sac State women’s basketball team

February 29, 2020
Sac State sophomore guard Tiana Johnson shoots the ball against Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The Hornets were defeated 113-69 by the Bobcats.

Sac State women’s basketball team demolished at Montana State

February 28, 2020
Sac State senior forward Osi Nwachukwu high-fives teammates during pregame introductions before playing UC Davis on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center.

[Photo] SPORTS PODCAST S2E6: One-on-one with Osi Nwachukwu

February 27, 2020

STATE HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Voting, baseball and hit-and-runs

February 25, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E5: Kobe Bryant memories, NFL CBA talks, Wilder vs. Fury II

February 24, 2020

VIDEO: How sweep it is: Sac State baseball team takes 4 from Milwaukee

February 23, 2020
Sac State sophomore center fielder Trevor Doyle (left) and senior left fielder Matt Smith (right) both attempt to catch a fly ball against the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee on Sunday, Feb. 23 at John Smith Field. The Hornets swept the four-game series from the Panthers.

Sac State baseball team sweeps 4-game series from Milwaukee

February 23, 2020
Sac State senior guard Camariah King surveys the floor against Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Nest. The Hornets lost to the Vandals 96-88.

Single-quarter woes lead to Sac State women’s basketball team’s downfall, again

February 22, 2020
Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade stares down an opponent against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Hornets lost 78-73 to Eastern Washington.

Sac State women’s basketball team upset by Eastern Washington

February 21, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E4: All-Stars, Astros, Kings

February 18, 2020

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team lose opening series to UC Santa Barbara

February 17, 2020
Sac State junior pitcher Scott Randall throws a pitch against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Feb. 15 at John Smith Field. The Hornets lost two of three games to the Gauchos.

UC Santa Barbara earns revenge with series victory over Sac State baseball team

February 16, 2020
Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger shoots a 3-pointer against Northern Colorado on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Nest. The Hornets fell to the Bears 90-73 on the road Saturday, Feb. 15.

Early struggles hamper Sac State women’s basketball team in road loss

February 15, 2020

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team defeats UC Santa Barbara on opening day

February 15, 2020
Sac State sophomore forward Tiana Johnson drives to the basket past Southern Utah senior forward Ashley Larsen against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated Southern Utah 71-62 on the road Thursday.

[Photo] Johnson scores career-high to lead Sac State women’s basketball team to victory

February 14, 2020

[Video] VIDEO: Sac State baseball team enter 2020 season with experience

February 12, 2020

HORNET NEWS BROADCAST: Our online news broadcast debut

February 11, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E3: XFL opening weekend, NBA trade deadline, NBA All-Star Weekend predictions

February 10, 2020
Sac State sophomore outfielder Trevor Doyle poses for a photo at practice on Thursday, Feb. 6 at John Smith Field. Doyle started in 49 games as a freshman and had eight multi-hit games in 2019.

Consistency is key for Sac State baseball team entering new season

February 10, 2020
Frehshman guard Jordan Olivares prepares to shoot the ball against Idaho State on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Nest. The Hornets fell 75-51 to the Bengals.

Idaho State defeats Sac State women’s basketball team in wire-to-wire victory

February 8, 2020
Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger prepares to shoot a free throw against Weber State on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated the Wildcats 58-52.

Sac State women’s basketball team overcomes poor first half to defeat Weber State

February 7, 2020
Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade crosses over while wearing her Philippines national team jersey on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Nest. Bade is one of three seniors on the Hornets young roster.

‘I never thought she could be an athlete’: The story of senior guard Gabi Bade

February 6, 2020
Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas

DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E2: NBA All-Stars, NFL Honors, Super Bowl 54 recap

February 4, 2020
Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger defends Southern Utah freshman forward Shalyn Fano against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets lost 70-44 at the University of Idaho on Monday night.

A tale of 2 halves for the Sac State women’s basketball team

February 4, 2020
Sac State sophomore guard Summer Menke sprints past Southern Utah senior guard Rebecca Cardenas against the Thunderbirds on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets won 74-67 at Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon.

Sac State women’s basketball team overcomes slow start to win at Eastern Washington

February 1, 2020
Graphic made in Canva

[Photo] DOUBLE COVERAGE S1E1: Sacramento Kings, Super Bowl 54 preview, Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020
Sac State senior guard Camariah King dribbles around Northern Arizona junior guard Lauren Orndoff on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Nest. The Hornets were defeated by the Lumberjacks 85-65.

Sac State women’s basketball team struggles early in loss to Northern Arizona

January 27, 2020
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