SPORTS – Page 12

STRIKE: SOUTHPAW OAK SMITH DELIVERS FIRST PITCH OF 2023

July 27, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

Acting Warden Oak Smith threw out the first pitch for the San Quentin A’s baseball opener on May 13, twirling his signature toothpick from the side of … [Read more...]

SAN QUENTIN BASEBALL’S TRIUMPHANT SEASON OPENER

July 27, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

OLD BUT FRIENDLY RIVALSFACE OFF FOR GAME ONE The San Quentin A’s baseball team played their season opener against the outside volunteer team, the … [Read more...]

COUNCIL MEMBER MARK STAPP’S BITTERMAN PREVAILS OVER SQ KINGS

July 27, 2023 by Rahan Asaan

Santa Rosa City Councilmember Mark Stapp returned to San Quentin with his Team Bitterman and beat the SQ Kings 70-59, extending their wins since their … [Read more...]

OPEN SEASON: GREEN TEAM RETURNS TO LOWER YARD WITH SKY-HIGH LINEUP

July 27, 2023 by Randy Thompson

On May 13, the outside volunteer Green team returned to the Lower Yard for the basketball season opener against the San Quentin Warriors, beating them … [Read more...]

SQ EARTHQUAKES SHAKE TURF IN SEISMIC VICTORY

July 27, 2023 by Wilfredo Alarcon

FUTBOL SEASON KICKS OFF WITH 7-0 WIN OVER LONG-STANDING GUESTS THE OUTSIDERS Futbol season returned to SQ April 30. The San Quentin Earthquakes … [Read more...]

RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN HARDY SPIRITS

July 26, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

COMMITMENT OF RECREATIONAL ATHLETES UNWAVERING UNDER LEADEN SKIES Scattered showers did not deter 11 determined San Quentin residents from … [Read more...]

ONE-ON-ONE WITH FUTBOL MASTER RONALD LUNA

July 7, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

Soccer is one of the staple sports at San Quentin prison. When it is played on the Lower Yard, a dedicated group of athletes come out to display their … [Read more...]

DENNIS ROGERS’COACHING DEBUT A TRIPLE HITTER

July 7, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

The triple-hitter intramural basketball tournament in April did not disappoint San Quentin spectators. The event captivated the crowd, but left three … [Read more...]

SIDE-BY-SIDE DOMINANCE

July 7, 2023 by Randy Thompson

SQ WARRIORS, KINGS OPEN SEASON WITH SHOW OF DETERMINATION The Golden State warriors and Sacramento Kings started the NBA post-season with a … [Read more...]

SAN QUENTIN ADMINISTRATION SETS NEW EXAMPLE

July 7, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

The pickleball event on May 5 set a historic precedent for San Quentin. Not only did Oak Smith, the acting warden at the time, bring a new sport to … [Read more...]