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Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Dec 03, 2024 03:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Nov 26, 2024 10:08AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18.

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ARC Volleyball Earns Big 8 Conference Champions

Nov 26, 2024 10:05AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College women's volleyball program closed out the regular season as Big 8 Conference Champions after defeating Modesto Junior College and Sacramento City College.

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ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

Nov 26, 2024 10:02AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Hornet Tennis Signs Germany’s Lisann Brinkman

Nov 26, 2024 09:57AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women's tennis coach Sophie Breault announced that Lisann Brinkmann, a native of Bielefeld, Germany, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets.

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Women’s Soccer Ends Season in NCAA Tournament First Round

Nov 26, 2024 09:52AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics New Release

The Big Sky Conference Tournament champion Sacramento State women's soccer team made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 14 years on Sunday Nov. 17, but its run through the postseason was cut short at the hands of top-seeded USC, falling to the Trojans by a 5-0 score at the Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium in Carson, Calif.

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Rams Charge into CIF Playoffs

Nov 19, 2024 01:32PM ● By MaryAnne Povey

The Casa Roble Rams capped off a memorable season with a spirited playoff run that showcased their resilience and determination.

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River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Nov 19, 2024 12:53PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships.

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Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

Nov 19, 2024 12:41PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010.

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Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024 12:34PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Nov 12, 2024 11:18AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sac State Plans for Athletic Future

Oct 22, 2024 12:51PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Cowbell Classic Returns: Casa Roble Rams Defeat Bella Vista

Sep 12, 2024 09:30AM ● By Mary-Anne Povey

Casa Roble emerged victorious in the third annual Cowbell Classic on Sept. 7, defeating Bella Vista 22-14 in the scorching September heat.

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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Maddocks Elevated to Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach

Aug 27, 2024 11:17AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After helping lead the Sacramento State women’s tennis team to a pair of Big Sky Conference trophies and its first NCAA Tournament berth in a decade, Jack Maddocks has been elevated to the position of associate head coach with the program it was announced on Aug. 23.

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Men’s Soccer Strikes Early

Aug 27, 2024 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore Donovan Sessoms wasted little time in getting the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s season off to a celebratory start, scoring in the fifth minute for an early lead, but the Hornets could muster little after that as visiting Utah Valley netted three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 victory on Thursday evening at Hornet Soccer Field.

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Farber to the Rescue as Women’s Soccer Draws

Aug 27, 2024 10:25AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore Ellie Farber scored for the second time in as many matches, connecting on the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining on Thursday afternoon to help the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to a 1-1 draw with UC Santa Barbara at Hornet Soccer Field.

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Free Playmaker Flag Football Launches

Aug 19, 2024 01:59PM ● By Carol Feineman

National Football League (NFL) FLAG games give boys and girls of all abilities an opportunity to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment, according to the NFL FLAG organization.

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Monster Jam Roars into Sacramento

Aug 07, 2024 09:02AM ● By Monster Jam News Release

An unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans returns to Sacramento for an adrenaline-charged weekend at Golden 1 Center on Aug. 16 to 18

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See Elvis Tribute Band, Aug. 22

Jul 24, 2024 11:27AM ● By Judy Andrews, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Get ready to put on your blue suede shoes and come to this summer’s final Concerts in the Park performance on Thursday, Aug. 22, featuring entertainment from Jim Anderson and the Rebels

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Arcade Creek’s Stellar Season Ends at NorCal Tourney

Jul 17, 2024 04:41PM ● By Mike Powers, photos by Mike Powers

A dream season for the 50/70 team from Arcade Creek Little League ended at the Northern California State Championship Tournament last week at Brooktree Park in Citrus Heights

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Sacramento Native Competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games

Jun 18, 2024 03:52PM ● By Alyssa Ross, Navy Installations Command

Sacramento Native Will Join More than 250 Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge

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