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 Christ.” The annual … [Read more...] about S.Q. Warriors take trophy back
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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
SQ Hardtimers over Prison Sports Ministry, 25-22
In a close match, the San Quentin Hardtimers beat the Prison Sports Ministry softball team in a nine-inning game, 25- 22. The last time Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) players tested their faith on the San Quentin softball field, they came up short. The Hardtimers won by a large margin. PSM right fielder Bryce cleared his August schedule so he could come get revenge. In this rematch, faith in a new strategy brought them closer to a victory. Catcher David A. and center Dan of PSM both believed that they knew what to do to improve their … [Read more...] about SQ Hardtimers over Prison Sports Ministry, 25-22
SQ A’s down Sonoma Birds
The visiting Sonoma Birds locked horns with the San Quentin A’s baseball team in an Aug. 22 defensive battle. The Birds, however, fell to the home squad 7-3, after a late inning meltdown. “These guys are good,” said Steve Solis, Birds head coach. “When we were invited here, we jumped on it. “We came without having knowledge of prison life, but it was an opportunity to give these guys (prisoners) a sense of normalcy—whatever that means,” Solis added. The Birds are a part of an expanding baseball program at San Quentin. This is their … [Read more...] about SQ A’s down Sonoma Birds
San Jose Earthquakes shake it up at Quentin, 4-1
Representatives from the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team jumped at the chance to shake the field at San Quentin State Prison and left with much more than a 4-1 victory over the home team. “Soccer is more than a sport,” SQ player/coach Tare “Cancun” Beltranchuc said. “It’s an opportunity to build community. And, I can transfer these skills into my real life. Like today we faced adversity and we didn’t give up.” Active first year Earthquake (EQ) players Eric Calvillo and Frenchman Paul Marie came to support the EQ staffers who teamed … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes shake it up at Quentin, 4-1
Kings over Shoe Palace basketball team, 86-68
The San Quentin Kings, who normally play teams visiting from the Bay Area on Saturdays, played a special game on Sunday, Aug. 12, against Shoe Palace, from the Coast Side – Half Moon Bay, in Pacifica. The Kings won 86-68. The victory improved the Kings record for this season to 5-9. It was their fourth consecutive win. “We’re turning the corner,” King Center Jason Robinson said. “The key is playing together, supporting each other. Without that, it ‘don’t’ matter how much you win.” Robinson, at 6’5” and 255 lbs., set the tone of the … [Read more...] about Kings over Shoe Palace basketball team, 86-68
Counting 52 laps at 1000 mile club race
Twenty-eight 1000 Mile Running Club runners started the Ninth Annual San Quentin Half Marathon under blue skies on a beautiful August 10 day, while community volunteers kept track of every lap. Twenty-one men completed the full 52-1/2 laps around the prison yard. Markelle “The Gazelle” Taylor, who holds most of the club’s records, predictably came in first with a time of 1 hour, 22 minutes, 44 seconds. He runs every race with a cause in mind. “I dedicate this race to all immigrants and children separated from their families,” Taylor … [Read more...] about Counting 52 laps at 1000 mile club race
Casey Affleck and LA Love split doubleheader
It was a star-studded event on San Quentin’s Field of Dreams as the visiting L.A. Love baseball team did battle against the home team A’s. Oscar award-winner Casey Affleck, actor and producer, returned and added retired NFL quarterback Matt Moore to his Love roster for the annual game. The teams split a double-header as they dominated each other. The Love racked-up a 10-3 win in the first contest. The A’s paid back the favor with a 12-2 rout in the second game. “I never been or played in a place like this before, but I have played in some … [Read more...] about Casey Affleck and LA Love split doubleheader
Valley Boys teach Warriors to guide loss into power
The Valley Boys, nine basketball players from Marin, came into San Quentin and beat the Warriors 81-75 in a thrilling game that came down to a blocked shot and last-minute turnovers. “It was awesome, a good opportunity for everyone to have fun,” said Valley Boy Skylar Chavez, who led all scorers with 23 points, mostly off pull-up jumpers. “On top of that, we got the win.” It was the first time the Valley Boys played basketball inside a prison. The team included three former players from the Drake High School team that went to the State … [Read more...] about Valley Boys teach Warriors to guide loss into power