CrossFit event honors seal team lieutenant who sacrificed his life to save team members
On the morning of September 11, hundreds gathered on the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard to watch participants compete in a “Modified Murph,” CrossFit event as part of Mental Wellness week. The “Modified Murphy” Cross Fit event was … [Read More...]
Resident team fails to overcome seven-time champions Warriors’ insurmountable lead
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s most important and exciting sporting event of the year took place in mid-September when the Golden State Warriors made their annual trip to San Quentin’s Lower Yard. Everything else took a backseat as this … [Read More...]
Kidney donors dream to play baseball in San Quentin comes true
The San Quentin Giants defeated the Southern California Grays, 17-5, and, 7-4 in a double-header that brought more to the field than baseball. On Aug.16, SQ Giants outside volunteer Coach Steve Reichardt addressed the crowd with a heartfelt … [Read More...]
Veterans play flag football on 9/11
To observe the 24th anniversary of 9/11, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with the SQ Football organization, hosted a game between the residents and formerly incarcerated veterans called the Buddy Bowl. As the historic day … [Read More...]
Half-marathon marks halfway point in season
San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club runners demonstrated speed, strength, and endurance during their annual half-marathon as hundreds of residents, outside coaches, and volunteers gathered on the Lower Yard to support over 70 participants who trekked the … [Read More...]
Flag football match-ups competitive and high scoring
The season opener of San Quentin Rehabilitation Centers’ All-In flag football league featured the Spartans and Don’t Hate, who matched each other touchdown for touchdown as their game came down to the very last play. The Spartans led 48-46, after … [Read More...]
Female professional athletes bargain for equitable pay
At present, less than one-fifth (20%) of the total revenue in the WNBA is distributed to its female players compared to an estimated 50 to 52% of revenue sharing that occurs in male-dominated sports. This disparity of income, confirmed by Market … [Read More...]
Resident implements redemptive qualities of rehabilitation
The jersey that is identified as #11 in sports comes with huge expectations. It publicizes a person’s athletic prowess, and attracts attention that leaders such as quarterbacks or point guards receives in most sports. “Double Aces,” is what #11 … [Read More...]
SQ Giants plate three runs late in barn burner
The San Quentin baseball team welcomed the SF Dealers onto the Field of Dreams for what turned out to be a seven inning barnburner, leading to a 16-13 SQ Giants victory. Having recently lost to the Mission 5-3 and the Barons 13-0 in their last two … [Read More...]
Women’s basketball comes to the Bay
The Golden State Valkyries are the newest addition to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and are also the most valuable team in the league’s history. In their first season, the new 2025 Bay Area Western Conference team’s net worth … [Read More...]
SQ Warriors’ teamwork pays off halfway through season
As the San Quentin Warriors embarked on their season, the team’s quest to perform better than last year may be within … [Read More...]
1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Eddie-Ligons Track Meet brings out the best in participants
Members of the San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club continued their journey to better health and honored their member Ralph Ligons at the 15th Annual Eddie Hart-Ralph Ligons Track Meet. Over 60 runners, nine outside volunteer coaches, and hundreds … [Read More...]
SQ Giants slug their way to biggest comeback of season
The SQ Giants walked away with their biggest comeback win of the season against a visiting team that was made up of two clubs: an under-19 American Legion team and the Yuba City Stripers. Yuba City’s offense put points on the board first, … [Read More...]
SQ Kings close out ‘Outsiders’ with 30-point fourth quarter
The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Kings basketball team played their second game of the 2025 season against the ‘Outsiders’ after a 28-day gap. As a result of new access requirements for volunteers, there are teams who were unable to get … [Read More...]
Handballers double-up with only one court available
Out of sight to nearly everyone on the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard, the dedicated players of handball played in the shadows as they worked toward “Changa,” Spanish for game point. Athletes of the handball court have … [Read More...]
SQ Warriors pull ahead early and never look back
The Prison Sports Ministry ‘Green Team’ made their second visit to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center of the 2025 season to take on the SQ Warriors. The Memorial Day holiday weekend, did not allow the ‘Green Team’ to resemble the one that played … [Read More...]
Team building marathon builds connection
Marathons originated as a Greek rite of passage that depicted messengers who delivered news back to their communities during time of war. During modern day competitions, the lore of those messengers has turned into a global event that measures 106 … [Read More...]
Flag football kicks off with three competitive games
GAME ONE: The San Quentin Rehabilitation Centers’ All-In Flag Football season began with a barnburner. Team Finesse vs. Don’t Hate. Lino led team Don’t Hate with six receptions, one touchdown, and one 2-point conversion. Davion ”Smooth” Starks … [Read More...]
3-on-3 basketball and music event on Mother’s Day
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted a celebration of mothers during the month that celebrated Mother’s Day. Titled “Grip the Mic,” the May 22 morning-to-noon event took over San Quentin’s Lower Yard basketball court, turning half of it into a … [Read More...]
Annual alumni game is a hit as home team smashes
Former San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s baseball players played their annual alumni game against the SQ Giants at the Field of Dreams. Resident Robert Nash pitched his third game of the season, helping the SQ Giants by giving up no earned runs … [Read More...]
Unity and teamwork through competitive sports
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted a Special Olympics fundraising event that included a day of sports with a goal of promoting rehabilitation, inclusion, and positive community outreach. Hundreds of San Quentin residents, staff gathered on … [Read More...]
Soccer season starts
The soccer league’s opening game of the season started with an unexpected collision with the San Quentin Earthquakes. Dario Abramsriehn, captain of the rival team, Outsiders, arrived with new reinforcements on the team, matching the SQ … [Read More...]
Basketball season opens with SQ Warriors and Kings double header
The 2025 San Quentin basketball season started in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s gym with a doubleheader featuring the San Quentin Warriors and San Quentin Kings taking on outside teams. The Warriors, an under-40 team, and the Kings, a … [Read More...]
“Sandlot” style softball game ends with fellowship circle on addiction
A softball game by two coed teams on the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s Lower Yard brought unity and fellowship to everyone involved. The San Quentin Hardtimers softball team, scheduled to play against the Lost Dreams Awaken team April 13, … [Read More...]
Baseball infielder overcomes traumatic brain injury
Sports mimic the trials and tribulations of life: the victories and losses, the tragedies and redemptions, the falls from grace and the miraculous comebacks. Life and sports stories are as complex as a Shakespearean play. No matter the complexity, … [Read More...]