Prison Sport Ministries, 16 vs. SQ Hardtimers, 23 Hardtimer Oscar Acost swinging away Prison Sport Ministries took an early lead against the Hard- timers, and fell 23-16 in the end. Richard Zorns led the way with a home run in the bottom of the 2nd inning, followed Brandon-Riddle-Terrell who homered in the the 4th ; Oscar Acosta hit a home run over the ARC trailer in right.JuanNavarro had 4 hits & 4 runs to help secure the victory. North Bay Bombers, 6 vs. SQ Hardtimers, 26 The North Bay Bombers Softball team The Hard … [Read more...] about San Quentin Hardtimers Round Up
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Skid Row Club returns to the Lower Yard for “OneHour Fun Run”
Judge Craig Mitchell with Coach Frank Ruona (back) An award winning coach, a humanitarian judge, and two former San Quentin residents came together at The Q July 20, 2019 to participate in the 2nd Annual Skid Row Running Club One Hour San Quentin Fun Run. The Skid Row Running Club was founded by Los An- geles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell, whose mission is empowering the most marginalized. Mitchell believes that by giving people more opportunities, they make better decisions. The Skid Row Running Club seeks to elevate the human … [Read more...] about Skid Row Club returns to the Lower Yard for “OneHour Fun Run”
The other “Jerry Brown” offers some insight
Jerry Brown is the head coach of the Intramural League team Hit Squad. Before Brown arrived, the team was a group of players that didn’t have any direction. After he agreed to coach the team, he taught them the fundamentals of playing a 2-3 zone defense. He also taught the team basic dribbling and passing drills, as well as in- fusing his decades of experience with local Oakland players (some who have went on to play professional) and AAU. Brown is 52 years old, and in December 2009, he was sentenced to 44 years to life for kidnapping, … [Read more...] about The other “Jerry Brown” offers some insight
A competitive spirit reigned during the Fourth of July celebration at SQ
San Quentin’s Lower Yard opened on Independence Day to a carnival-like event that kept hundreds of prisoners entertained all day. A Christian coalition of young incarcerated men, Graced Out Ministries, sponsored the festivities. “The idea was to bring young men and people of all ages together to express their gifts and talents and to let everyone know that God loves them no matter where they are,” said Graced Out organizer Dwight Kennedy. Graced Out Ministries and the Protestant Church collected donations to give away cookies, chips … [Read more...] about A competitive spirit reigned during the Fourth of July celebration at SQ
The ReBirth of Cool
The United States Women’s Soccer team are champions of the world again. It’s the fourth time. ’91, ’99, ’15 and ’19. Their co-captain, Meagan Rapinoe, is the coolest of them all. No, not the Swaggiest, she’s the Coolest. Meagan Rapinoe exudes The Cool. The shades. The hair. The self-confidence. The articulation. As an athlete, Rapinoe is a fierce competitor and a leader on and off the field. During her post-game interviews, she resonates the definition of “Cool.” No, not “Swag,” she’s “Cool.” Miles Davis had an … [Read more...] about The ReBirth of Cool
Imago Dei routs the Warriors … but our very own G. Derrick is the star
George Derrick and Leonard King From a wheelchair on the sidelines, Leonard King got to watch veteran San Quentin Warrior Allan McIntosh put up 32 points but still fall short to Imago Dei, 119-102. King got to attend the game because Inmate Disability Assistance Program worker George Derrick, who also plays for the Warriors, used part of his day off to stop by the fourth floor of the infirmary and picked him up. “George is a good per- son; he’s made getting out here really easy,” King said. “It’s a mental struggle losing something you … [Read more...] about Imago Dei routs the Warriors … but our very own G. Derrick is the star
Correr le ayuda a superar la vida en prisión
Fidelio Marin corriendo detrás de Markelle Taylor Fidelio Marin nació en 1970 en el ejido San José, cerca de Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla en México, y su niñez fue muy parecida a la de otros niños de su pueblo, con pobreza, limitaciones y quehaceres en casa sin tiempo para estudiar. El creció sin aprender a leer ni a escribir pues no había escuelas ni maestros en su pueblo. Marin, se encuentra actualmente en la Prisión Estatal de San Quentin cumpliendo una condena de 16 años a vida, de los cuales ya lleva 11 años cumplidos. En sus … [Read more...] about Correr le ayuda a superar la vida en prisión
Reñido partido entre SQ Earthquakes y el equipo de administración de SJ Earthquakes
El equipo visitante con los Earthquakes de SQ en la cancha de fútbol de San Quentin Los representantes del equipo de fútbol profesional San Jose Earthquakes visitaron por cuarta vez en dos años la Prisión Estatal de San Quentin para enfrentar a los San Quentin Earthquakes, el martes 23 de julio. Entre los visitantes se encontraban dos jugadores es- telares profesionales, Tommy Thompson #22 carrilero derecho y Shey Salinas #6 mediocampista. La competencia futbolística arrancó con una gran energía. Los visitantes ya habían jugado en … [Read more...] about Reñido partido entre SQ Earthquakes y el equipo de administración de SJ Earthquakes
The A’s Are Undefeated 17-0!
Brandon Riddle-Terrell I have a lot of opinions about sports, especially on the professional and collegiate level. However, I’m going to use this opportunity to talk about a team inside The Q. For the past several seasons, San Quentin State Prison had two baseball teams, The Giants and The A’s. Over those seasons, both teams were mediocre at best. Splitting the teams meant splitting the talent and both teams struggled. However, during the 2018 off-season, the program made a radical shift. There would be one team. That team would … [Read more...] about The A’s Are Undefeated 17-0!
Eddie Hart returns to The Q
Ralph Ligons and Eddie Hart at San Quentin, 2017 Since 2012, the 1000 Mile Running Club honors Olympic Gold Medalist Eddie Hart with an annual track meet on the lower yard at SQ. This year Eddie Hart is honored to see his old friend, Ralph Ligons, and to pay homage to members of the 1000 Mile Running Club. “I’ve been coming in for about four or five years now. It never gets old,” said Hart, proudly displaying gold medal draped around his neck. Ligons is the co-founder of the 1000 Mile Running Club. He and Hart went to high … [Read more...] about Eddie Hart returns to The Q