GARY SCOTT – Page 4

One Athlete Gives His Take On Education and Sports

August 5, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

Sports and education are important elements in building character, says Sean Simms, one of San Quentin’s outstanding athletes. He is starting center … [Read more...]

Boston Red Sox Players Visit S.Q.

July 5, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

Boston Red Sox players visiting San Quentin stressed the importance of communication, practice, and learning how to face adverse situations on the … [Read more...]

Teen Decision First Step

July 5, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

The U.S. Supreme Court took a step in the right direction when it outlawed mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole for children … [Read more...]

Prison Not the Answer for Juvenile Offenders

June 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

Editor’s Note: The following story by San Quentin News sports editor Gary Scott was published in the June 5, 2012 edition of the New York Times. Scott … [Read more...]

Warriors Lose Battle To the Sports Ministry

June 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

The San Quentin Warriors basketball team’s zone defense crumbled against the outside Sports Ministry basketball team, losing the game 92-78. The … [Read more...]

Baseball Players Ready for Season

June 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

San Quentin has two baseball teams—the Giants and the Athletics. Players from teams discussed their preparation for the up and coming … [Read more...]

Intramural Basketball Held First Annual All-Star Game

June 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

San Quentin’s Intramural Basketball League held its first annual All Star game last month. Rebounding made the difference in the game as West … [Read more...]

Learning Boxing’s Skills from a Long-Time Coach

May 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

An unfortunate experience led Achilles Williams to start boxing as a youth. “In 1962 some people took my shoes in Washington D.C. My sister took me to … [Read more...]

Kings Edge Sports Ministry in Overtime

May 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

The San Quentin Kings basketball team for 40 and older men defeated the outside basketball team called the Sports Ministry in their season opener … [Read more...]

Athletes Share Personal Hardships With Men of S.Q.

May 4, 2012 by GARY SCOTT

Even successful athletes of the University of California Berkeley Bears football team had hardships during their childhoods. During their March visit … [Read more...]