Stephen Hicks

Fresno

Sports Director at KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA)

@Cronkite_ASU alum. Back home in California. Mostly tweeting over @StephenABC30

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Clovis North's McKay Madsen makes history with double gold at CIF State Championships; full list of local medalists

5 days ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Clovis North senior has accomplished something not seen in 103 years at the CIF State Track & Field Championships. McKay Madsen repeated as state champion in both the discus and the shot put, a feat last achieved in 1922. The only other athlete to win back-to-back titles in both events was Clarence Houser of Oxnard High School, more than 100 years ago. "Since I woke up last year after winning state, there hasn't been a single day where I haven't thought about it again.
Stacy May-Johnson steps down as head coach of Fresno State softball team

1 week ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

ByStephen HicksWednesday, May 28, 2025 10:38PMFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Stacy May-Johnson is leaving Fresno State. After four seasons as the Bulldogs softball coach, she's accepted a similar role at Iowa, her alma mater. She finishes her time at Fresno State with a record of 112-106. Last year's team was 37-20, finishing runner-up at the Mountain West Championship. For sports updates, follow Stephen Hicks on Facebook, X and Instagram. Top Stories
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond 'Dogs set to play UCLA this Friday

1 week ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

ByStephen HicksWednesday, May 28, 2025 2:44AMFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Mountain West Champion Diamond 'Dogs are heading into their next challenge with winning on their minds and a player in their hearts. The Diamond 'Dogs will play top seed UCLA at 1 p.m. Friday. In this week's Bulldog Breakdown, we take a look at the team's road to Westwood and how they're now playing for a teammate out with an injury. For sports updates, follow Stephen Hicks on Facebook, X and Instagram. Top Stories
Fresno State baseball team into the winner's bracket, 'Dogs win 7-3 over San Jose State

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno State baseball team's quest for a repeat title started with a win. The #2 Diamond Dogs won 7-3 over #6 San Jose State in their first game of the Mountain West Baseball Championship. Jack Anker, who was battling a sickness all week, started the game and got the win. The junior pitcher out of Tulare Western went 8 innings, striking out seven while allowing three runs.
Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond Dogs gearing up to defend conference title

2 weeks ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

Bulldog Breakdown: Diamond Dogs gearing up to defend conference titleWednesday, May 21, 2025 3:24AMThe Diamond Dogs are getting ready to defend their conference title. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Diamond Dogs are getting ready to defend their conference title. In this week's Bulldog Breakdown, Paul Loeffler, the voice of the Bulldogs, joined Action News to chat about the standouts of Fresno State baseball. Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Bulldog Breakdown: Derek Carr retiring after 11 years in NFL

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

Bulldog Breakdown: Derek Carr retiring after 11 years in NFLWednesday, May 14, 2025 3:54AMFormer Bulldog Derek Carr hangs 'em up after 11 years in the NFL. Former Bulldog Derek Carr hangs 'em up after 11 years in the NFL. In this week's Bulldog Breakdown, Cam Worrell joined Action News in the studio to look back on some Carr's greatest moments and the legacy he leaves behind. Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Bulldog Breakdown: Ryan McCarthy ready for "Rally the Valley" Coaches Caravan

1 month ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno State's "Rally the Valley" Coaches Caravan is set to kick off next week. The two-day event will give fans a chance to meet with representatives of the university's athletic department. Attendees will also have a chance to connect with head coaches Matt Entz, Vance Walberg, and Ryan McCarthy through Q&A sessions, photo ops, and meet-and-greets. In this week's Bulldog Breakdown, McCarthy shares what fans can expect from the tour.
Good Sports: Clovis father & daughter cross Boston Marathon finish line together

1 month ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Running together for all 26.2 miles, Greg Haroutunian and his daughter Ani crossed the finish line of a race they've waited years to run. "As a kid, I was like I'm going to run the Boston Marathon. To actually get to do it and for it to be my first one - it's just unbelievable," Ani said. Their last trip to Boylston Street was in 2013. A stark contrast from the nightmare the family endured during their last trip to Boylston Street.
Jacob Watney comes back to win 78th Len Ross Memorial Golf Tournament

1 month ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The final round of the 78th Len Ross Memorial junior tournament came to an end Wednesday at Copper River Country Club. Jacob Watney, a Buchanan sophomore, came back to win the title with a three-day total of +2 to win by two shots. Watney is the younger brother to Fresno State's sophomore golfer James Watney and the cousin to professional golfer Nick Watney. "It's really cool that Bryson DeChambeau won it. I didn't know that," he told Action News after the round.
Ryan McCarthy named new Fresno State women's basketball coach

1 month ago | abc30.com | Stephen Hicks

A native of Prineville, Oregon, he'll replace Jaime White, who retired after 11 seasons leading the Bulldogs. ByStephen HicksTuesday, April 15, 2025 4:35PMFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Ryan McCarthy has been named the new head coach of the Fresno State women's basketball team. He led the University of Alaska Anchorage to more than 300 wins in the last 13 years. In 2016, he took the Seawolves to the Division II national championship.