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Brionna Woody

Brionna Woody, Visuals Staffer

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Brionna Woody first joined The State Hornet in fall of 2023 and is entering her second semester as a visuals staffer. She is currently a fifth-year student majoring in public relations and hopes to work towards a career in sports media.

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Senior third baseman Lewa Day swinging against Montana in her last series at home Friday, April 26, 2024. Day broke the Big Sky Conference record for career home runs in game two against Montana.

[Photo] The seniors of Sac State softball dominate their last series at home

Rinn Lee, Staffer
May 4, 2024

Sophomore designated player Andrea Lira waiting at third for a chance to score against Montana at Sacramento State’s Shea Stadium Friday, April 26, 2024. Lira earned her first career home run in game...

 Redshirt senior pitcher Evan Gibbons and sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez celebrating with the team after getting the final strikeout of the inning while walking into the dugout against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Gibbons has a total of 40 strikeouts currently this season.

[Photo] Another weekend sweep for Sac State baseball in Irvine

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 26, 2024

Redshirt senior pitcher Evan Gibbons and sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez celebrating with the team after getting the final strikeout of the inning while walking into the dugout against California Baptist...

Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along with senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith.

[Photo] Sac State left seeing red in Stanford

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 19, 2024

Junior catcher Elie Kligman taking a lead at first base at John Smith Field against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Kligman is the second player on the team who can switch hits along...

Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.

[Photo] Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 16, 2024

Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento...

Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior catcher Elie Kiligman.

[Photo] Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 12, 2024

Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior...

Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith hitting a line drive against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Gouldsmith had no hits in his three at-bats but would induce one walk.

[Photo] Sac State learns hard lesson against California Baptist University

Kai Arellano, Staffer
April 9, 2024

Redshirt senior Evan Gibbons fist-bumps sophomore catcher Jacob Cortez after getting a strikeout against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Gibbons pitched in eight innings and had six...

Senior left fielder Alexis Parish batting against Santa Clara Friday, March 5, 2024. Alexis Parish was seven for ten in their three game series against Northern Colorado.

[Photo] Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado

Rinn Lee, Staffer
April 4, 2024

Senior left fielder Alexis Parish batting against Santa Clara Friday, March 5, 2024. Alexis Parish was seven for ten in their three game series against Northern Colorado.

Senior Mark Keki returning at the end of his singles match against Seattle University redshirt junior Jun Sasagawa on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Keki won his doubles and singles and secured the win for the Hornets 4-0.

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

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer
March 20, 2024

Senior Mark Keki returning at the end of his singles match against Seattle University redshirt junior Jun Sasagawa on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Keki won his doubles and singles and secured the win for the...

Sophomore first baseman JP Smith swings and misses against Fresno State at John Smith Field Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Smith went one for three against the Bulldogs with one single and one walk.

[Photo] Sac State’s rematch ends in vain against Fresno State

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 15, 2024

Freshman infielder Cameron Sewell running out a triple in the ninth inning against Fresno State at John Smith Field Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Sewell would score their final run of the night against the...

Students gather in the Vivarium located in Sequoia Hall, Room 110 Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Vivarium opened 25 years ago and has since become a gateway for students to discover unique live insects and reptiles on campus.

[Photo] Campus Vivarium offers window into a bug’s life

Delaney Joyce, Staffer
March 13, 2024

Students gather in the Vivarium located in Sequoia Hall, Room 110 Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Vivarium opened 25 years ago and has since become a gateway for students to discover unique live insects and...

 (L-R) Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith and freshman second baseman Cameron Sewell react to the umpire’s call  Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Acosta would lead UC Davis in hits and have the most hits and runs going three for four and scoring three runs.

[Photo] The Causeway Rivalry ends in devastation for Sac State

Kai Arellano, Staffer
March 8, 2024

Sophomore infielder Joey Wright crosses first base before the ball reaches sophomore first baseman JP Smith and is called safe by the umpire on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Wright had made it on base from a...

Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.

[Photo] Sac State softball captain adds her name to the record book again

Rinn Lee, Staffer
March 3, 2024

Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.

Graphic created in Canva by Brionna Woody

[Photo] The Buzz Ep. #1: ‘Mean Girls:’ Then & Now

Wan-Ling Yang and Aliza Imran
February 28, 2024

Graphic created in Canva by Brionna Woody

Junior infielder Jose Ruiz dives after a throw in an attempt to make a play Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Ruiz ended the night with two assists.

[Photo] Sac State experiences highs and lows in an even weekend

Kai Arellano, Staffer
February 27, 2024

(L-R) Junior center fielder Tyler White takes sophomore first baseman JP Smith’s bat as Smith celebrates his home run in the sixth against Fresno State University on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Smith had...

Junior wideout Anderson Grover runs upfield Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Grover transferred to Sac State after spending his first two years at Washington State.

[Photo] Sac State gets shut down in must-win Causeway Classic

Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023

Senior cornerback Dillon Juniel runs toward a play in the rain Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Juniel had one pass breakup against UC Davis.

Sacramento State junior defender Isabella Vinsonhaler and junior midfielder Ali Fuamatu-Ma’afala protest a foul called against them on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 playing the Idaho Vandals. The Hornets had similar problems with the ref in the quarterfinals.

[Photo] Sac State women’s soccer chokes in the Big Sky quarterfinals

Rinn Lee, Staffer
November 9, 2023

Sacramento State junior defender Isabella Vinsonhaler and junior midfielder Ali Fuamatu-Ma’afala protest a foul called against them on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 playing the Idaho Vandals. The Hornets had...

(L-R) Samahang Pilipino president Maxwell Zarzuela, club member Adriel Lacandazon and club treasurer Alan Jason David Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Zarzuela said the club’s goal is to help students connect with their identity and community. (Photos by Brionna Woody, Graphic created in Canva by Alyssa Branum)

[Photo] Samahang Pilipino club strengthens cultural identity and builds community

Maishia Sumpter, Staffer
November 6, 2023

(L-R) Samahang Pilipino president Maxwell Zarzuela, club member Adriel Lacandazon and club treasurer Alan Jason David Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Zarzuela said the club’s goal is to help students connect with...

Junior midfielder Abigail Lopez winding up to launch the ball down the field against Idaho Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. With 11 career goals, Lopez is only 2 goals away from earning a spot on Sac State’s all-time top 10 list.

[Photo] Sac State women’s soccer captain treats her team like family

Rinn Lee, Staffer
October 30, 2023

Junior midfielder Abigail Lopez winding up to launch the ball down the field against Idaho Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. With 11 career goals, Lopez is only 2 goals away from earning a spot on Sac State’s all-time...

Junior defensive lineman Leke Fashola looks down field after attempting to chase down the Idaho State quarterback Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Fashola was credited with one tackle against Idaho State.

[Photo] Sac State’s freshman shine as Hornets trounce Idaho State

Jack Freeman, Sports Editor
October 29, 2023

Junior defensive lineman Leke Fashola looks down field after attempting to chase down the Idaho State quarterback Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Fashola was credited with one tackle against Idaho State.

The Southside Park Mural sits along the wall of the park’s amphitheater Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Originally painted by members of the Sacramento artist collective Royal Chicano Air Force in 1977, the mural was restored by the artists in 2001.

[Photo] ‘You are not alone’: The Barrio Art Program makes a comeback

Isis Alvarez, Staffer
October 26, 2023

A panel of the Southside Park Mural depicts the passing of indigenous knowledge as an Aztec Eagle Knight speaks with a Chicano holding a flag symbolizing support of the United Farm Workers Friday, Oct....

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.

[Photo] Sac State volleyball errors cost them against Weber State

Myla Booth, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023

Senior defensive specialist Caty Cordano prepares to serve the ball to Weber State at The Nest Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Cordano had a total of 17 digs this match.

Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier diving to knock the penalty shot off target Oct. 8, 2023. Palmatier said the save was one of her favorites so far this season.

[Photo] The clock runs out on Sac State women’s soccer

Rinn Lee, Staffer
October 10, 2023

Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier diving to knock the penalty shot off target Oct. 8, 2023. Palmatier said the save was one of her favorites so far this season.

Freshman goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier jumping to intercept an attempt on goal Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. It was a good game for the Hornets, with four saves, 21 shots and one winning goal.

[Photo] Sac State women’s soccer lives on the edge against Eastern Washington

Rinn Lee, Staffer
October 8, 2023

Sophomore midfielder Madelyn Dougherty dribbling the ball up the field Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Dougherty took six of Sac State’s 21 shots against Eastern Washington.

Sacramento State’s Police Department, Monday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Annual Security Report, released Sept. 15 as part of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policies & Campus Crime Statistics Act, reported a significant increase of crime on campus.

[Photo] Sac State security report shows increase in crime on campus

Erick Mendoza, Staffer
October 4, 2023

Sacramento State’s Police Department, Monday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Annual Security Report, released Sept. 15 as part of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policies & Campus Crime Statistics...

Reigning Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week, senior middle blocker Kalani Hayes #2 going for a kill during the match up against Portland State Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Hayes ended the day with 6 kills, 15 team assists and 5 blocks to help secure the win for the Hornets.

[Photo] ‘Good teams just win’: Sac State wins to remain undefeated in conference play

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer
October 2, 2023

Reigning Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week, senior middle blocker Kalani Hayes #2 going for a kill during the match up against Portland State Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Hayes ended the day with...

The Center on Race, Immigration and Social Justice set up a booth welcoming students to La Bienvenida Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. La Bienvenida is an event hosted by the Serna Center on campus and showcases clubs and resources dedicated to connecting with students to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

[Photo] Culture, connection and Cumbia: Serna Center event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Julianna Rodriguez, Staffer
September 22, 2023

Students gather at the booth for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The booth worked to make students aware of local resources regarding citizenship, DACA, deportation...

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.

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

Myla Booth, Sports Editor
September 14, 2023

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.

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