Gary Scott

By Gary Scott In their season opener, the San Quentin Giants hit their way to a 12-5 victory over the San Quentin Athletics. Down 3-2 in the bottom of the third inning, second baseman Chris Smith crushed a two-run homer to right field, giving the Giants the lead for good. Giants’ first baseman Mario Ellis double to center field, moved to third base on a passed ball, and scored on an error. After posting another run on a walk, Jose Sandoval hit a two- run double to right field to give the Giants a 8-3 lead. In the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Giants Coast to an Easy Victory While Crushing A’s in Their Season Opener

By Gary Scott Trailing by eight points at the start of the second half in their much anticipated season-opener, the San Quentin Warriors basketball team could not mount a comeback over the outside Sports Ministry team, falling 92-81. Down 57-49 at halftime, the Warriors started the second half in a full-court press defense to try and slow down the Sports Ministry’s guards. The press defense collapsed as the visitors started the third quarter with 10 consecutive points. The Sports Ministry entered into a two-three zone, which seemed to … [Read more...] about San Quentin Warriors Start Season Opener With a Lose

By Gary Scott San Quentin All-Madden flag football team’s quarterback Royce “Gator” Rose explains how he gradually developed his quarterback skills. At El Cerrito High School, Rose got his first chance to play the quarterback position. “During my freshman year, my best friend, who played running back, was cut from the team. At that time, we had too many running backs on the team, so I volunteered to play quarterback so I could make the team.” He commented how he had a sub par quarterback IQ. “I really didn’t know how to run a play, nor … [Read more...] about All-Madden Quarterback Talks About the Skills He Developed in School

DOMINICK WHITTAKER FINDS PEACE IN THE FACE OF OVERWHELMING ODDS By Gary Scott Despite having multiple myeloma cancer, Dominick Whitaker continues to run for the Thousand Mile Club and participate in self-help classes. Doctors diagnosed Whitaker with multiple myeloma in 2008 during his incarceration at California Men’s Colony. “I’ve been taking chemotherapy and radiation treatment for about fi ve years now and I’ve outlived my survival date,” Whitaker said. “The doctors told me two years ago that I would be dead, but I’m still … [Read more...] about One Athlete Battles Cancer and Adversity

By Gary Scott San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s childhood dream came true before our very eyes. A letter Kaepernick wrote to himself when he was 10 years old was printed recently by the San Francisco Chronicle. He wrote, “I’m 5 ft 2 inches 91 pounds. Good athlete. I think in 7 years I will be between 6ft to 6 ft 4 inches 140 pounds. I hope I go to a good college...then go to the pros and play on the Niners or the Packers even if they aren’t good in seven years…Sincerely Colin.” His hope became reality in 2011, when … [Read more...] about Kaepernick’s Dream

Distractions in the San Quentin Giants baseball team’s off-season affected the team’s structure and continuity, yet they finished with a 6-5 record. There were many obstacles to overcome for the Giants going into the season. “The season was full of ups and downs,” said inmate Coach Frankie Smith. “It was short and somewhat unorganized, but regardless it is baseball in prison, so we need to keep that in mind.” Smith tried not to let these challenges hold him back. “My approach to the season was like any other once we got the ball rolling, … [Read more...] about Giants’ Season Ends With a 6–5 Record

San Quentin’s tennis team plays most weekends against outside players from local colleges, professional teams, and the Marin Tennis Club. The men told the San Quentin News what drives them on the court. “I keep playing tennis because I enjoy the idea that my shots keep getting better. There is always the thought that I may make a killer topspin rip across the court to make the point. Oh, that is a great feeling! Of course there are some good days and some bad days. That is the way it goes.” - Jason McGinnis “I enjoy the camaraderie and … [Read more...] about Tennis Team Shares its Inspiration

The San Quentin A’s worked their way through an exceptional 2012 baseball season, according to Coach John “Yahya” Parratt and pitcher Nghiep Ke Lam. “The season went excellent and my expectations were reached when I saw the happiness in my players’ faces,” said Parratt. Ke Lam gives appreciation to everyone who contributed to the A’s successful season. “I felt our season went miraculously with the support of the administration, the Oakland A’s organization, a few dedicated coaches from the outside community and the wonderful teams making … [Read more...] about Coaches Reflect on San Quentin A’s Winning Season