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
Sports
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
California NFL Draft Picks
National Football league OAKLAND RAIDERS 1st Round: #4 Colin Ferrell DE Clemson #24 Josh Jacobs RB Alabama #27 Jonathan Abram S Mississippi State 2nd Round: #40 Trayvon Mullen CB Clemson 4th Round: #106 Maxx Crosby DE Eastern Michigan #129 Isaiah Johnson CB Houston #137 Foster Moreau TE LSU 5th Round: #149 Hunter Renfrow WR Clemson 7th Round: #230 Quinton Bell DE Prairieview A&M SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 1st Round: #2 Nick Bosa DE Ohio State 2nd Round: #36 Deebo Samuel WR South Carolina 3rd Round: #67 … [Read more...] about California NFL Draft Picks
Did he really say that? Nick Bosa’s tweet about Colin Kaepernick
So, the #2 overall first round draft pick, defensive end Nick Bosa, as a high school student, supported then candidate Donald J. Trump. Is that bad? No, of course not. There are many people who supported then candidate Trump, who just wanted to see a change in the political environment in America. Let’s be fair, even if we disagree with his opinion, okay? We’re not ones to judge others, are we? Of course not. But, there’s that pesky tweet where he called Colin Kaepernick a ‘clown’. A ‘clown’? Because Kaep took a first amendment … [Read more...] about Did he really say that? Nick Bosa’s tweet about Colin Kaepernick
Reñido partido de futbol entre Earthquakes y Outsiders
Outsiders Dario Abramskehn breakaway Desde muy temprano se sintió el ambiente amistoso en el parque deportivo de San Quentin State Prison (SQSP). Los integrantes del equipo de futbol los “San Quentin Earthquakes” se prepararon para recibir al equipo visitante, los “Outsiders” del área de la Bahía. El partido amistoso fue programado a jugarse a la 1 p.m., pero los Earthquakes salieron a calentar desde temprano mientras esperaban. Los Outsiders del área de la Bahía, están integrados por jóvenes deportistas de diferentes equipos y son … [Read more...] about Reñido partido de futbol entre Earthquakes y Outsiders
SQ Kings & SQ Warriors Round Up
SQ Warrior on tip-off game SAN QUENTIN KINGS SQ Kings records: 1-3 .250 4/22/2019: In the fourth game of the season, the SQ Kings loss to The Bittermen 60-54. The Bittermen were lead once again by Ryan “The Rifleman” Steer, who dropped 20 pts, and the Kings were led by Joshua “JB3” Burton with 13 pts. Slyvester hits game winning free throws in Kings victory 5/4/2019: With :05 remaining on the clock, and the score 65-63 in favor of the Kings, Charles “Pookie” Slyvester secured a Kings win by hitting two free throws, making the final … [Read more...] about SQ Kings & SQ Warriors Round Up
Throwback Pic from the Q June 1980 Handball Champions
Ronnie Acosta and Juan Gomez Ronnie Acosta and Juan Gomez … [Read more...] about Throwback Pic from the Q June 1980 Handball Champions