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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Nicole Bee, Author

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Hornet Awards – Best coach: Ruben Volta

Nicole Bee
December 7, 2011

Sacramento State alumnus of 1993 and Hornet volleyball head coach Ruben Volta is this semester’s winner of The State Hornet’s Best Coach award. His team made it to the Big Sky Tournament this year...

Hornet Awards – Most improved female athlete: Eryn Kirby

Nicole Bee
December 7, 2011

Senior Eryn Kirby, a three-year returning outside hitter for the Hornets’ volleyball team, was voted the Most Improved Female Athlete by The State Hornet this semester. In 2010, Kirby had 122 game points,...

Graduating seniors discuss life after football

Nicole Bee
November 30, 2011

Chase Deadder, WR: “After graduation my plans are to train and see where and how far football can take me – to kind of see what comes my way. I am hoping for the best. I can only train and be ready...

Sac State’s ‘Nest’ needs funds, renovations

Nicole Bee
November 9, 2011

Sacramento State’s Colberg court, otherwise known as the Nest, underwent a few renovations but the job is far from complete. Athletic Director Terry Wanless said it would cost $2 million to to $3 million...

Hornets defensive specialist Breanne Menees serves the ball
against Idaho State University during Saturdays game at Colberg
Court.

Volleyball loses in five to Idaho State; in danger of missing playoffs

Nicole Bee
November 7, 2011

Sacramento State's volleyball team suffered a critical loss to the Idaho State University Bengals in a five-game match on Saturday. The Hornets lost in five games, 25-15, 14-25, 25-23, 23-25 and 13-15....

A Sacramento State football fan gathers in the parking lot to
enjoy his tailgating experience.

Tailgating takes center stage at Hornet football games

Nicole Bee
November 2, 2011

Food, camaraderie and spirit are what spectators can find at a tailgate event prior to every Sacramento State home football game. In the midst of tailgating, Sac State fans gather for the Hornet Walk...

Hornets opposite side hitter Kayla Beal spiked the ball past the Portland States Nicole Bateham for a point during the 2012 season.

Sac State volleyball cruises past Portland State

Nicole Bee
October 8, 2011

The Sacramento State women's volleyball team sent Portland State back home after defeating the Vikings in three games. The Hornets never let the Vikings score more than 20 points in a game, winning by...

Softball, Health Services team up for charity event

Nicole Bee
September 28, 2011

The Sacramento State softball team and Student Health Services will host their inaugural Bed Races Fundraiser on Oct. 14, with all proceeds going to My Sister’s House. The Bed Races are being held this...

Hornets outside hitter No. 10 Eryn Kirby, senior, and teammate
attempt to block the Northern Colorado attack.

Sac State volleyball beats Northern Colorado in 3 games

Nicole Bee
September 25, 2011

The Sacramento State volleyball team came out strong against the Northern Colorado State Bears Saturday, sending them back home after winning in three straight games. Both outside hitters, Janelle Currey...

Golfers line up to tee-off at the Bob Mattos Memorial Golf
Classic, Monday at the Sierra View Country Club.

Golf Classic helps support athletes

Nicole Bee
September 21, 2011

Sacramento State's Stinger Association hosted the second annual Bob Mattos Memorial Golf Classic on Monday at Sierra View Country Club in Roseville to remember the former football coach and raise money...

Sac State volleyball loses to UC Davis for first time in 3 years

Nicole Bee
September 14, 2011

The Sacramento State women's volleyball team lost to rival UC Davis in five sets on Tuesday, losing the fifth set 15-12. This was the first time Sac State lost the Causeway Classic since 2008. The Hornets...

Hornets goalkeeper Savannah Abercrombie punches the ball away
from the goal during a game against the Pacific Tigers today at
Hornet Field.

Women’s soccer loses 3-0 to UOP

Nicole Bee
September 3, 2011

The Sacramento State Women's Soccer team fell to the University of Pacific in a 3-0 shut out. Pacific capitalized on Sac State's minor mistakes throughout the match. Sac State kept pressure on Pacific...

Soccer graphic

Fall sports preview: Men’s and women’s soccer

Nicole Bee
August 31, 2011

The Sacramento State men’s and women’s soccer teams began this month and both squads are focused on reaching the NCAA Tournament again. For two consecutive years the Sac State men’s soccer team...

Transfer student seeks competition in volleyball

Nicole Bee
August 31, 2011

Jessie Genger, a 5-foot-11 outside and right side hitter, will attend Sacramento State this fall after two years at Gonzaga. She will be expected to improve the volleyball team’s front row. In 2009,...

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