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The State Hornet

Inaugural “Junior Day” bonds football and community

Angel Guerrero April 18, 2016

The Sacramento State football program opened its doors to approximately 200 high school juniors from all over California in an event known as “Junior Day” on Saturday, April 9. This gave young...

Darnell Sankey pursuing NFL career

Jeremiah Martinez December 10, 2015

Before accepting his only Division I scholarship offer from Sacramento State in 2012, linebacker Darnell Sankey wasn’t highly recruited in high school. Four years later, he faces adversity again,...

Football ends season in 35-21 Causeway Classic defeat

Jeremiah Martinez November 21, 2015

In a battle of two freshman quarterbacks, it was C.J. Spencer leading UC Davis to a 35-21 victory over Nate Ketteringham and Sacramento State in the 62nd annual Causeway Classic on Saturday at Hornet...

Seniors prepare for final Causeway Classic

Seniors prepare for final Causeway Classic

Jeremiah Martinez November 18, 2015

As seniors on the Sacramento State football team participated in their last full-padded practice on Wednesday, the Hornets are looking to close out the season with a win against rival UC Davis in this...

Football goes winless on road this season after NAU loss

Jeremiah Martinez November 14, 2015

In a game that featured two freshmen starting quarterbacks, Case Cookus and the Northern Arizona offense was a problem for the Hornets defensively, as Sacramento State lost 49-35 on the road Saturday...

Anthony Payne celebrates with Austin Clark during the game against Idaho State on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Payne had three tackles and one of the team's four interceptions in a 38-13 win against the Bengals.

Payne brothers inseparable on and off field

Jeremiah Martinez November 12, 2015

In high school, identical twin brothers Nicholas and Anthony Payne told each other they'd have to separate if they were to play for different football college programs while they were recruited. Fortunately,...

Hornets face challenges in final road game

Hornets face challenges in final road game

Jeremiah Martinez November 12, 2015

In the final road game of the season for Sacramento State football, the team will face a challenge against a streaking Northern Arizona squad this Saturday. The Lumberjacks (6-3 overall, 4-2 in...

Wide receiver Shane Harrison leaps into the air to catch a pass over an Idaho State defender. Harrison led the Hornets in receiving yards with 159 for three touchdowns, Saturday, Oct. 24th, 2015 at Hornet Stadium.

Football snaps skid in 38-13 homecoming win

Andre Newell October 24, 2015

It was a tremendous night on both sides of the ball for the Hornets football team, as they beat Idaho State University 38-13 on Saturday in their homecoming game, ending their six-game losing streak...

Hornets lose sixth-straight game in blowout

Jeremiah Martinez October 17, 2015

Sacramento State football’s rough season continues, as the team lost its sixth-straight game after a 44-0 loss to Southern Utah University (4-2 overall, 4-0 in Big Sky Conference) on Saturday at...

Hornets' running back Jordan Robinson runs the ball downfield against Montana State on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Bobcat Stadium. Robinson ran for 108 yards on 17 carries in the game. 

Hornets prep for Southern Utah

Jeremiah Martinez October 14, 2015

After quarterback Kolney Cassel left last Saturday’s game with a shoulder injury, Sacramento State football coach Jody Sears said the offense will be led by true freshman Nate Ketteringham against...

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