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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Kasey Cox received too many head injuries, ultimately ending his soccer career in just his sophomore year at Sac State.

Head injuries a concern

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

A brain-jarring hit after colliding with an opponent leaves an athlete dazed, but the coaching and training staffs are left unaware so the player toughs it out and continues on. “I woke up (the next...

Volleyball falls after forcing five sets upon Portland State

Volleyball falls after forcing five sets upon Portland State

Joe Davis September 15, 2012

Today, the Sacramento State women’s volleyball team fell to its conference rival Portland State University in five sets. This was a rematch of last season’s Big Sky conference tournament semi-final,...

Womens soccer gets a secure win over UC Santa Cruz

Women’s soccer gets a secure win over UC Santa Cruz

State Hornet Staff September 14, 2012

Sacramento State women’s soccer got its first win since the beginning of season after defeating UC Santa Cruz on Friday at Hornet field.The Hornets put up three shots within the first 15 minutes of play,...

Womens cross-country accomplishes first win of the season in San Francisco

Women’s cross-country accomplishes first win of the season in San Francisco

James Heck September 14, 2012

The Sacramento State women’s cross-country team earned its first victory of the 2012 season Friday at the Speedway Meadow at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.   Sac State won the women’s...

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Women’s volleyball sweeps first Big Sky matchup against Eastern Washington

Joe Davis September 13, 2012

On Thursday, the Sacramento State women’s volleyball team opened conference play with a decisive victory over Eastern Washington in three straight sets at The Nest. The start of the first set was back...

Sacramento State head football coach Marshall Sperbeck gives the team a pep talk during practice on Wednesday. Coming off another upset victory over a Pac-12 Conference team, the Hornets will host the University of Northern Colorado in their home opener on Saturday.

Football uses momentum of big win to prepare for Northern Colorado

State Hornet Staff September 13, 2012

Time for celebration was over when Sacramento State’s football team returned home Sunday from Colorado.Fresh off their upset win against the Buffaloes, the Hornets took to the practice field to begin...

Sac State football offensive lineman No. 65, Vince Weaver, and Line Backer #44, Darnell Sankey, run mock drill at Wednesday night practice at Hornet Stadium.

Football redshirts wait for their time to play

State Hornet Staff September 13, 2012

Wide receiver Kyle Roberts dresses for every Sacramento State football practice lifting weights, attending meetings and participating in every drill.But when the time comes to board the plane for an away...

Football gets paid as it conquers another Pac-12 school

State Hornet Staff September 12, 2012

One field goal gave Sacramento State football more than it could ever imagine.With no time remaining in the game against the University of Colorado, kicker Edgar Castaneda’s 30-yard field goal sailed...

Sacramento State women’s volleyball prepares for competition

State Hornet Staff September 12, 2012

The Sacramento State women’s volleyball team will prepare for Big Sky conference play after opening the season with three tournaments: College of Charleston tournament, Fresno State Invitational and...

Edward Ruhnke
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bayville, NJ
Previous college: Moorpark Junior College
Last season statistics: 12-15 field goals, 63 total points

Kickers set goal for new kicking unit

Joe Davis August 29, 2012

Sometimes the butt of jokes and often overlooked, the kicker position is a hot topic surrounding the Sacramento State Hornet football team heading into the 2012 season. After last year’s woeful performance...

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