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!
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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
Fidelio Marin comes in 1st in the 10-MileRun
Fidelio Marin On a sunny Friday morn- ing in mid May, the 1000 Mile Club completed their 4th annual 10-mile run. Fedilio Marin once again took an aggressive pace as he ran 5:59 for his opening mile and 12:05 for his first two miles. This was the fastest 10- mile run by someone not named Markelle Taylor. Michael Keeyes, at 71 years old, finished in the 13th place. Keeyes set a pace for his first mile at 8:44 and ran his second mile at 8:23, settling in over the entire race with an 8:34 per mile average. 10-Mile … [Read more...] about Fidelio Marin comes in 1st in the 10-MileRun
In the KidCat Softball game, everyone is a winner
Two teams of young offenders launched their Kid CAT softball festival with smiles and laughter and a 17-4 score. “The same skills used in softball are the same skills applied by the Kid CAT organization, such as when working together planning and organizing events here at San Quentin,” said Kid CAT Chairman Si Dang, 43. After that, the Junglecat’s offense roared to life, scoring one run in the first inning, four in the second, two in the third and three in the fourth. The defense held the Wildcats scoreless in the first three … [Read more...] about In the KidCat Softball game, everyone is a winner
Sports Quiz
Test your knowledge of sports players by matching them to their nicknames. Names: Marvin Hagler Freddie Brown Ray Mancini Roberto Duran David Klinger Andy Dalton Pete Rose Randy Johnson Roger Staubach Fran Tarkenton Stacey Augman Chauncey Billups Bernard Hopkins Robert Horry Rik Smits Giannis Atentekompo James Worthy Tim Hardaway Isaiah Thomas Reggie Miller David Ortiz Wayne Gretzy Drazen Petrovich Larry Bird Joe Namath Nicknames: The Great One Greek Freak Zeke Plastic Man Downtown Charlie Hustle Big Papi Big Game The … [Read more...] about Sports Quiz
Kings & Warriors Round Up
SQ KINGS 5/25/2019 The Outsiders lose 82-60, moving to a .600 winning percentage at 3-2. SQW was led by Emerald ‘The Ghost’ Kemp-Aikens with 14pts 11rbs 7asts and 4stls, followed closely by Allan ‘PTSB’ McIntosh with 13pts 7rbs 2asts and 3stls. Image of God was led by Big Brett with 26pts and Tony with 14pts. McIntosh led the Warriors with 24 points followed by 18 apiece scored by Delvon “The Funky Basketball Player” Adams and Ammons. Joseph snatched 22 rebounds against the taller opponents. The Outsiders were led by Geoffrey “Free” … [Read more...] about Kings & Warriors Round Up
In Depth: Helder Alveraaz
Helder Alveraaz Helder Alveraaz, 42, is one of the better defenders in the intramural basketball league at San Quentin, is also proficient in other sports, as I found out in the following interview. I recently caught up with him while he was shaving on the 5th tier in West Block to do this interview. AT: How is it playing sports here at The Q? HA:It’s like NASCAR but on a motorcycle. HA: I’m competitive. I like the game and I like the guys on the team.[Head coach] Lomack and I get along very well. FB: Bo Jackson. TE: Kellen … [Read more...] about In Depth: Helder Alveraaz
The documentary Q Ball premieres at San Quentin
Members of the San Quentin general population, Heist Projects and CNN watching Q Ball. “My first visit to The Q with the Warriors was an experience I will never forget” On a rainy Wednesday evening in the middle of May, Q Ball premiered in the Protestant chapel. The documentary chronicles the lives of some members of the San Quentin Warriors. Two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant is its executive producer through his company, Thirty Five Ventures. “My first visit to The Q with the Warriors was an experience I will never forget,” … [Read more...] about The documentary Q Ball premieres at San Quentin
In depth with All Madden Football’s Dwight Kennedy
Dwight Kennedy Dwight Kennedy, 45 years old, from San Diego, was convicted of Possession of a Firearm and received 25 years-to-life under the California Three Strikes Act in 1999. As of the date of this interview, he was still awaiting his Prop 57 updated paperwork. Last season, he became the head coach of the San Quentin All Madden Flag Football team, and I caught him as he was about to begin his workout routine on the lower yard. AT: What keeps you focused as coach with the All-Madden team? DK: The young guys coming out to … [Read more...] about In depth with All Madden Football’s Dwight Kennedy
Henderson hits a homer in San Quentin on her first pitch
Emily Henderson Emily Henderson, on her first visit to San Quentin State Prison to play softball, hit a 300ft home run into left field. She set a record as the first woman to ever hit a home run in softball at The Q. Henderson, a high school coach, said she came in to the prison because, “Any opportunity I get to play softball, I am there.” It was the first pitch to Henderson, the second batter in the first inning of the May 5 game against the Hardtimers, whose 28-7 victory was eclipsed by the homer. … [Read more...] about Henderson hits a homer in San Quentin on her first pitch