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Sacramento high school staffer placed on administrative leave
(FOX40.COM) — A staff member at John F. Kennedy High School has been placed on administrative leave after allegations arose of inappropriate conduct while they were working for another employer, according to JFK High School Principal Brown. In a letter to families and staff of the high school that was shared with FOX40.com Brown writes, […]
Hornets take a step in right direction during annual spring football game
The Sacramento State football team looked to get the ball rolling on Saturday, with their spring football game at Hornet Stadium. The spring game is a day where players on the team participate in a mock-game that gives chances to showcase talents that may not be seen and to compete for a starting position or backup.
Sacramento, April 23 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 8 high school 🏐 games in Sacramento. The Hiram Johnson High School volleyball team will have a game with Natomas High School on April 23, 2024, 19:00:00 CST. The Foothill High School - Sacramento volleyball team will have a game with Florin High School on April 23, 2024, 19:00:00 CST.
Canyons 100K course gets flipped
This year’s Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB will offer a unique course for the 100 mile and 100K, with both races starting at China Wall and finishing in Auburn. While the 100-mile course will be a unique trek that has never been run at The Canyons, the 100K course will provide a different challenge for runners. With a start at China Wall, the 100K course will be nearly the same as the 2022 run but in reverse. The only difference between the courses is that this year’s run will feature an added descent and climb from Devil’s Thumb to Swinging Bridge.
Northern California set to welcome world's top pickleball pros this summer
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The world's top pickleball professional players will take the court in Roseville this summer. The PPA Tour will make its way to Lifetime at 1435 Roseville Parkway in June. During the Veolia Sacramento Open, amateurs will be able to play in pickleball matches alongside Humana Championship...
Roller rink to open in downtown Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A roller rink is set to open at the end of June in downtown Sacramento. It'll be located at Ali Youssefi Square. Public roller skating sessions will be available starting June 28 until September 17. "Our incredible city deserves such an exciting addition, especially in an...
Roseville baseball takes two from River Valley
Roseville High’s baseball team won the series over River Valley last week two games to one, but the game they didn’t win hurt. River Valley, with all due respect, entered the game winless in league and Roseville coach Eli Garcia felt it’s a game his team definitely should have won, but they didn’t.
Sac State softball’s bats go quiet until the final game of the series
Sacramento State softball’s hitting drought carried over to their doubleheader on Friday against Weber State, but they pulled themselves out of their rut just in time to clinch the win in game three on Saturday. The Hornets’ last series against Portland State ended with a grand total of six...
Extra Point: Keegan Murray expects fellow Iowa alum Caitlin Clark to succeed in WNBA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Caitlin Clark is the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft and she is about to have her own shoe deal. That is how she is known by the general public. Keegan Murray, however, knew her before she became world-famous. “Yeah, it’s been cool because […]
Sac State Says: Students are excited for the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento
The Oakland A’s just recently announced their relocation to Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park, current home of the Sacramento River Cats, for the 2025-2027 seasons. This announcement has fans questioning what will be different and how Sacramento will cater to the A’s needs. The State Hornet asked students for their opinions and got reactions from those who watch baseball.
Mad Dawgs set team record
The Mad Dawg Wrestling Club showed its dominance at the Sacramento Area Wrestling Association (SAWA) Club Championships on April 13. Mad Dawg set a team record by winning five trophies in five different categories, besting the previous record of four. The Mad Dawg Wrestling Club was the only Club that was able to earn a team trophy by finishing in the top-three in each age division. Here are the final results:
From Folsom to the WNBA: McKenzie Forbes reflects on breakthrough year
Long before she became a WNBA draft pick, Folsom's own McKenzie Forbes was a superstar basketball player at Folsom High School. On April 15, Forbes, 23, became the 28th overall selection by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft. Following a stellar career at Folsom High, where Forbes was...
Sacramento State’s Kade Brown Named WAC Co-Pitcher of the Week
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Sacramento State freshman closer Kade Brown was named the Western Athletic Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week on Monday after helping the Hornets to their second straight unbeaten weekend with a pair of clutch performances. Brown becomes the first Hornet to win a weekly award from the...
Piedmont athletes blaze at Sacramento MOC
Piedmont High School’s track and field team put up more strong marks at the Sacramento Meet of Champions on April 20 at American River College. Freshman Sebastien Swain continued to drop his personal best in the 800 meters, coming in seventh in his heat in the Open Division in one minute, 58.07 seconds.
3-peat champs: Yuba City native helps Jessup to NAIA cheer title
Yuba City High School product Raena Nichols and Jessup University, out of Rocklin, completed the 3-peat in Cheer STUNT Saturday with an 18-13 win over previously No. 1 ranked Hope International in Fullerton. The win makes Jessup the back-to-back-to-back national champion in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Next year...
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