Here's what you missed in Sac State athletics this week.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Your Weekly Recap
By ROBYN DOBSON
Hello, State Hornet readers.
Here's a roundup of what you may have missed in Sacramento State sports between last week and today:
1. Consistency is key for Sac State baseball team entering new season
Shaun Holkko - The State Hornet
The most consistent sports team at Sac State began its 2020 season Friday night with a three-game series against No. 22 University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Hornets won 40 games last season for the first time since 2014 and advanced to the NCAA Regional at Stanford for the third time in the last six seasons. The Hornets advanced to the regional after winning their third Western Athletic Conference tournament championship since 2012, which is more than any other team in the conference.
Read more about the Hornets' upcoming season from baseball beat writer Shaun Holkko here.
2. Sac State gymnast Mariah York looks to bounce back from a heavily injured past
Jason Gallardo - The State Hornet
Sac State junior gymnast Mariah York was expected to be a key contributor to this year’s team but a string of injuries have kept her out of competition.
In November 2019, York injured her ankle and had surgery. The surgery will keep her out for her entire junior year.
“This injury has been harder than others,” York said. “I won’t be able to compete my junior year, so knowing I only have one more year left there is a lot of pressure with getting healthy. (Competing in gymnastics) is a goal I had my entire life.”
Read more about York's journey in this profile from Jason Gallardo here.
The State Hornet officially launched its bi-weekly news broadcast last week. Our first broadcast included news updates, a baseball preview and a weekend sports recap.
UC Santa Barbara earns revenge with series victory over Sac State baseball team
Read more about opening weekend in this recap from baseball beat writer Shaun Holkko here.
Photo by Luis Platero- The State Hornet
Sac State softball team goes 2-3 in Golden State Classic tournament
Follow this link to read more about the Hornets' first road trip from beat writer Paola Yepez.
Photo by Luis Platero - The State Hornet
Sac State men’s basketball team loses a nail-bitter against Northern Colorado
Read more about the Hornets' heartbreaking 68-65 loss in this recap from beat writer Ian Edwards here.
Photo by Luis Platero - The State Hornet
Early struggles hamper Sac State women’s basketball team in road loss
Read more about the Hornets' road trip to Northern Colorado in this recap from beat writer Shaun Holkko here.
Photo by Shaun Holkko - The State Hornet
Podcasts:
SPORTS PODCAST: Man-to-man with Sac State football alumnus DeAndre Carter
Follow this link to listen to sports writer Ian Edwards' conversation with alumnus DeAndre Carter.
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DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST: All-Stars, Astros, Kings
Click here to listen to writers Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko discuss All-Star Weekend, the Astros' scandal and the status of the Sacramento Kings franchise.
