Michelle Dapper

Sacramento

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Sports Anchor and Reporter at KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)

Articles

'We have something to defend': Oak Ridge softball team hungry for another championship title

2 weeks ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

SUPERSTAR. HONESTLY, YOU KNOW, OFF THE BAT, AS SOON AS I HIT THE BALL, I KNEW THAT WAS IT. THAT’S ENOUGH. A WALK OFF WIN TO ADVANCE OAK RIDGE TO THE DIVISION ONE SECTION TITLE GAME. SHE WAS READY FOR THE MOMENT. I THINK WE ALL HAD A LOT OF FAITH IN HER, SO IT WAS JUST RIGHT PERSON, RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE. AND WE JUST PULLED THROUGH. A CLUTCH PERFORMANCE TO KEEP THEIR THREE PEAT CHANCES ALIVE. THE 3 P.M. IS NOT VERY COMMON, SO IT’S REALLY SPECIAL TO US.
As season winds down, Sacramento State's baseball team heats up

3 weeks ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

The Sacramento State baseball team reached its 12th 30-win plateau in 14 full seasons with a win over Utah Valley on Sunday.“We put all of our egos aside, you know, and really came together as one culture, one group,” said Hornets centerfielder, Tyler White.The team has a 30-22 overall record and 14-7 in WAC play, but the season really turned around in April with a series sweep against Abilene Christian.“We were playing in some really cold weather and I think the toughness aspect of it came...
'We put it all together': Jessup University men's volleyball celebrates National Championship

4 weeks ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

The Jessup University men’s volleyball team won the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in their first season of existence.“I believe if you put your heart and soul into something and good things happen for a reason and they happen right,” said Jessup’s Jan Lopuch.The Warriors went 12-1 in the final 13 sets of the 2025 NCCAA Tournament to win their first title in program history and 10th for the University.“We played a lot of good teams and the fact we put it...
It's official: A 1-on-1 with Sacramento Kings Head Coach Doug Christie

1 month ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

Several months after taking over as the Sacramento Kings' interim coach, Doug Christie reached an agreement to become the franchise's next head coach. Christie, a former player for the Kings during the franchise's glory days of the early 2000s, talked to KCRA 3's Michelle Dapper on Friday about this next chapter and his goals for the team.He said that the Kings' tumultuous 2024-25 season was a learning experience for him.
McClatchy High School student making a splash in the sport of water polo

1 month ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

SUPERSTAR. I REMEMBER PLAYING ON THAT SIDE AND LOOKING OVER AT THE VARSITY SIDE, WANTING TO MAKE IT ON THEIR MANIFESTING DREAMS AND SETTING GOALS. MCCLATCHY’S CLAIRE SUTTERVILLE HAS SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS IN THE POOL. AS SOON AS I GOT IN THE WATER, I IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. I STARTED AS A FIELD PLAYER. I THINK I WAS TOO AGGRESSIVE IN THE POOL, SO THEY MOVED ME TO GOAL. A GOALIE WITH EXCEPTIONAL AWARENESS AND SHOT STOPPING SKILLS, PROBABLY LIKE 50MPH. PROBABLY THE HIGHEST, LOWEST, MAYBE 25MPH.
'It feels kind of surreal': Female boxer makes history at Sacramento State

1 month ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

SUPERSTAR. IANA GONZALEZ. A KILLER. YOU KNOW, I CAN BE FRIENDS WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, BUT ONCE WE’RE IN THERE, YOU KNOW YOU’RE YOU’RE THE TARGET. SACRAMENTO STATE. CIANNA GONZALEZ CAN PACK A PUNCH. SHE’S A HARD RIGHT HAND. SHE’S AN EXCELLENT BOXER. SHE’S JUST LIKE HOW SHE IS AS A PERSON. SHE’S A THINKER. SO SHE ANALYZES HER OPPONENT. ANALYZING SKILL AND STRATEGY. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS WHILE COMPETING FOR SAC STATE’S COMBAT YOUTH PROGRAM.
Sacramento teenager becomes youngest player to start for Republic FC in season opener

1 month ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

Sacramento’s own Blake Willey has become a rising star for Sacramento Republic FC.“I played before I could even walk, playing with my hands, but I joined my first team when I was 5 with my local Greenhaven soccer team,” said Willey.At 17 years old, Willey became the 2nd youngest Republic player to start in a season opener.“There were some nerves but mostly excitement for my first start at home.
San Francisco Giants fans are excited for the home opener

2 months ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

MORE ON THAT AHEAD. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. WELL, TODAY IS THE DAY SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THE GIANTS HOME OPENER IS THIS AFTERNOON AGAINST THE SEATTLE MARINERS. AND KCRA 3’S MICHELLE DAPPER JOINS US LIVE FROM ORACLE PARK WITH A PREVIEW BEFORE FIRST PITCH. DAPPER. ABSOLUTELY, LISA. IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY HERE IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE’RE HERE AT ORACLE PARK. THE GROUNDS CREWS STILL WORKING HARD TO GET THAT FIELD READY FOR FIRST PITCH. BUT AGAIN THIS IS THE 25TH YEAR HERE AT ORACLE PARK.
Sacramento State women's golf team hit highest ranking in school's history

2 months ago | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

The Sacramento State women’s golf team is driving the distance this spring. “Our ability to strike the ball, we can hit the ball at a high level and are as good as any team in the country,” Hornets Head Coach David Sutherland said.Sac State owns a 62-28-1 overall record through seven tournaments and ranks 48th in the country, its highest ranking in school history.
2 new Sac Republic FC players reunited as teammates

Mar 7, 2025 | kcra.com | Michelle Dapper

Sacramento Republic FC is gearing up for a brand-new season under new head coach Neill Collins.“He’s a great person but also a great coach who demands the most from us,” said Republic FC defender, Ryan Spaulding.The club added two of Collins’ former players to the roster in Sacramento. Freddy Kleemann and Ryan Spaulding both played for Collins in Tampa Bay and can now reunite on the pitch.“We were roommates before and roommates through preseason.