A 40-minute disturbance at San Quentin State Prison blew incarcerated runner Eddie Herena’s chance to take back first place in the 1000 Mile Running Club’s two- hour race Sept. 7. “It would have been the ideal ending to my difficult but triumphant prison experience,” said Herena, who paroled Oct. 20. At 5 feet 2 inches, 137-pound Herena was the best runner in the 1000 Mile Running Club at San Quentin until Markelle “The Gazelle” Taylor came along in 2015. Taylor, chiseled with long legs and zero body fat, broke all of Herena’s … [Read more...] about Runner’s challenge to track club record stymied by alarms
Sports
Prison Sports Ministry PSM edges Hardtimers, 36-34
On a picture-perfect Sept. 9 day, the Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) softball team finally got to celebrate a second victory by defeating the San Quentin Hardtimers, 36-34. The Hardtimers had triumphed in five of the last six meetings. “It was a great game, and it’s awesome to be here, but it’s nice to be on the other side of losing for a change,” Bryce of PSM said. The game started in the bottom of the first inning when Hardtimer Richard Zorns knocked in teammate Ricky Romero to score the team’s first run. In the second inning, PSM … [Read more...] about Prison Sports Ministry PSM edges Hardtimers, 36-34
San Quentin Warriors take visiting Lincoln Hill in overtime
The visiting Lincoln Hill basketball team took the San Quentin Warriors into over- time but fell short, 77-66. “Great game; one of the best games we had,” Lincoln Hill center Dominique Thompson said. “A lot of lead changes—tight until the end.” Lincoln Hill, named after the church of pastor Miguel Rodriquez, visits the court on the prison yard more to win over souls than to win the game. In fact, Rodriquez had just returned from a trip to Japan, a country he says is less than 1 percent Christian, to spread the gospel. Still, Lincoln Hill … [Read more...] about San Quentin Warriors take visiting Lincoln Hill in overtime
Seattle spend 4 days with A’s on the Lower Yard
Nicole S. grounded out to the pitcher, but she made history. Accompanying a Seattle baseball team on a visit, Nicole became the first woman ever to bat a hardball at San Quentin State Prison, which was established in 1854. Holding her baseball bat high and wearing a burgundy jersey with Seattle pasted on the front and No. 5 on the back, Nicole played in a Sept. 15 exhibition game and faced Mike Kremer, San Quentin’s A’s civilian sponsor, and worked the pitcher to a 3-0 count. Kremer throw an off-speed pitch which Nicole smacked, … [Read more...] about Seattle spend 4 days with A’s on the Lower Yard
Kings reign unseated by Outsiders basketball team
Over the Labor Day weekend, several basketball players from different Prison Sports Ministry teams teamed up for a game against the San Quentin Kings and won 76-74. “It was tough because everybody had to learn how to play with each other,” Outsider Sponsor John Brewster said. “We played as a team and it went pretty flawless.” While most people were away celebrating Labor Day, eight basketball players— members of the Trailblazers, Green Team, Outsiders and Lincoln Hill—showed up on the Lower Yard to en- joy a game against the Kings … [Read more...] about Kings reign unseated by Outsiders basketball team
A’s triumph over LA Bulldogs in doubleheader
The visiting Southern California Bulldogs ran into a red hot San Quentin A’s baseball team in an Aug. 25 double- header that was described as “magical,” even though the hitters dominated the pitchers. In game one, Bulldog Jake Garvey smacked a booming home run over the left field fence to the cheers of his family. The Bulldogs brought their own fan club, mostly Garvey’s family and a group of umpires from their Southern California Adult Baseball League (SCABL) games. “I go everywhere my son goes to play ball,” said Penny Garvey. “As a mom … [Read more...] about A’s triumph over LA Bulldogs in doubleheader
San Jose Earthquake staffers can kick it on Lower Yard
Quentin fell to the Quakes, 3-1, Sep. 11, the second meeting since the San Jose club joined the prison’s soccer program earlier this year. “Success is not about winning; it’s about learning and improving,” SQ forward, Jonathan Rivas said. Rivas is one of many new arrivals at the prison who dove into soccer. The increasing number of people want- ing to participate since San Jose joined has led to talks amongst the veteran players about starting an intermural league similar to the Quentin basketball program. “It makes me eager … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquake staffers can kick it on Lower Yard
S.Q. Warriors take trophy back
The San Quentin Warriors won again! For the second straight year, the prison’s premiere basketball team beat the Golden State Warriors squad of staffers 93-85 in a community atmosphere that featured NBA-playoff intensity. The victory had particular significance for San Quentin power forward Harry “ATL” Smith, who paroled a few days after the game. “All praise is due to God,” Smith said. “It’s bigger than basketball. This program has really been my family. When I get out, I plan to continue repping the Warriors and Jesus … [Read more...] about S.Q. Warriors take trophy back
San Jose Earthquakes – EQs visitan SQ
El Equipo Profesional De Futbol San Jose Earthquakes Visita la Prisión de San Quentin. Los representantes del equipo de fútbol profesional San José Earthquakes (EQs) aceptaron la oportunidad para hacer vibrar el campo de fútbol de la Prisión Estatal de San Quentin y se llevaron la victoria de 4-1 sobre el equipo local. El entrenador/jugador Tare “Cancún” Beltranchuc indicó “El fútbol es más que un de- porte” “Es una oportunidad para edificar y unificar a la comunidad, además me brin- da la oportunidad de aplicar estas … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes – EQs visitan SQ
SQ Warriors team up on Imago for 98-84 win
People on the sidelines often criticize San Quentin Warriors head coach Rafael Cuevas, but his team played like a well-oiled machine in a 98-84 victory over the visiting Imago Dei basketball squad. “When Bear told me I was going to get this job, I really didn’t know what that meant,” Cuevas, who played point guard under former Warriors coach Daniel “Bear” Wright, said. “This whole prison wants me to win every game.” The victory improved the Warriors’ record to 8 wins and 8 losses in a season with more roster changes than a county … [Read more...] about SQ Warriors team up on Imago for 98-84 win