RRCA AWARD HONORS SQ VOLUNTEER
The head coach of San Quentin’s 1000 Mile running club received the volunteer of the year award from the Road Runner Club of America. Frank Rouna, an ex-army veteran, life-long Republican conservative and ex-marathon runner, has been … [Read More...]
1000 MILE:
MVP OF SQ WARRIORS RETIRES TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS MOST VALUABLE IN HIS LIFERRCA AWARD HONORSSQ VOLUNTEERRUNNING CLUB STRIDES FORWARD WITH ANNUAL TRACK MEET San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Running Club hosted its Eddie Hart-Ralph Ligons Memorial Track Meet on … [Read More...]
SQ WELCOMES NEW MEMBER TO THE TENNIS CLUB
Oakland Native Dee Daniels Fired Up on Becoming a Member April 8 was Dee Daniels’, 58, first time coming to San Quentin Prison since he became a member of the outside tennis team that is frequently escorted into the prison by longtime volunteer … [Read More...]
NBA WRAPS UP SPECTACULAR SEASON: TOP TALENT DRAFTED, BRINGING NEW EXCITEMENT
All four California NBA basketball teams made it to the post-season this year, turning in some impressive performances. Unfortunately, not one of them made it to the Finals as the Denver Nuggets swept through and won their first Championship title … [Read More...]
SQ A’S WIN ON A DAY HISTORY IS MADE
An institutional recall thwarted the San Quentin A’s double header on June 17, 2023, causing the team to walk off the field and settle for one victory against the Southern California baseball team, Team Victory. The SQ A’s defeated the visitors 15-5 … [Read More...]
SQ TENNIS CLUB IN THE SPOTLIGHT
INDIE PRODUCER COMPILES FOOTAGE FOR DOCUMENTARY The San Quentin Tennis Club has the attention of independent film Producer Jennifer Winters. She came to the prison to gather the final footage for her documentary of the club on a hot Saturday … [Read More...]
TIER TALK: GROWTH, MATURITY ON THE COURT
A main reason why prison sports are so invaluable is that some in prison find rehabilitation through sports. That’s what I saw in SQ Warriors shooting guard Reginald “Doc” Frazier, 33. I saw him develop into a more mature young man compared to when … [Read More...]
STRIKE: SOUTHPAW OAK SMITH DELIVERS FIRST PITCH OF 2023
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 his mouth. After making the rounds and slapping high-fives with all the players, the … [Read More...]
SAN QUENTIN BASEBALL’S TRIUMPHANT SEASON OPENER
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 San Francisco Mission on May 13. Once again, the A’s started the new season with a bang, beating the … [Read More...]
COUNCIL MEMBER MARK STAPP’S BITTERMAN PREVAILS OVER SQ KINGS
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 last victory. Stapp brought in 11 community volunteers to battle the home team. Last … [Read More...]
OPEN SEASON: GREEN TEAM RETURNS TO LOWER YARD WITH SKY-HIGH LINEUP
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 84-76. Team captain Bill Epling led the Green team with some new and familiar faces. All of his … [Read More...]
SQ EARTHQUAKES SHAKE TURF IN SEISMIC VICTORY
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 were dominated the visiting Outsiders on a cool Saturday afternoon, kicking off their season with a … [Read More...]
RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN HARDY SPIRITS
COMMITMENT OF RECREATIONAL ATHLETES UNWAVERING UNDER LEADEN SKIES Scattered showers did not deter 11 determined San Quentin residents from enjoying an opportunity for recreational freedom on SQ’s Lower Yard March 13. The rain dripped, but … [Read More...]
ONE-ON-ONE WITH FUTBOL MASTER RONALD LUNA
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 highly-competitive brand of the sport. San Quentin’s soccer team, the Earthquakes, is the heart and … [Read More...]
DENNIS ROGERS’COACHING DEBUT A TRIPLE HITTER
The triple-hitter intramural basketball tournament in April did not disappoint San Quentin spectators. The event captivated the crowd, but left three teams sulking in their losses. Team RJ fell to Team 94 Feet, 69-33. Team EJ topped L’s … [Read More...]
SIDE-BY-SIDE DOMINANCE
SQ WARRIORS, KINGS OPEN SEASON WITH SHOW OF DETERMINATION The Golden State warriors and Sacramento Kings started the NBA post-season with a dramatic series won by the Warriors in the seventh game. As that series played out, the San Quentin … [Read More...]
SAN QUENTIN ADMINISTRATION SETS NEW EXAMPLE
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 The Q, he actually joined in to play the game with residents. This was likely the first time ever … [Read More...]
PICKLEBALL PANDEMONIUM
SAN QUENTIN STAFF AND INCARCERATED TEAM UP AND PAIROFF TO COMPETE IN AMERICA'S FASTEST-GROWING SPORT On May 5, San Quentin residents and staff competed in some fun and fierce two-on-two pickleball matches. The pickleball event may have … [Read More...]
TIER TALK – William Harris fired up on Kings’ playoff berth
For the first time in NBA history, two Northern California basketball teams are meeting in the postseason: the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors. Fans of each team are excited. But since the Kings have not made it to the playoffs for … [Read More...]
SQ big-five sports programs begin workouts
Workouts have commenced in the prison for the “big five” sports programs and all teams are getting their practices back in so they can be ready for their upcoming seasons. So far, the baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and 1000-Mile … [Read More...]
1,000 MILE CLUB RAMPS UP SEASON WITH 3-MILE RUN
San Quentin’s 1,000 Mile Club continued its season with a 3-mile run to help prepare its members for the annual team marathon, which is scheduled to take place in November 2023. Head Coach Franklin Ruona, coach Kevin Rumon, and volunteer Jim … [Read More...]
WALL BALL THERAPY
Finding human connection through sports in prison One of the most consistently played and revered sports at San Quentin is handball. Those drawn to the activity have learned coping skills, focus, and socialization while getting in their daily … [Read More...]
San Quentin athletes battle ‘COVID monster’
Long-term coronavirussymptoms continue affectingthe incarcerated at The Q. The COVID beast came through San Quentin and tore through sports enthusiast like a tornado. Although the quarantine lockdowns has been fluctuating, some resident athletes … [Read More...]
TEAM 94 FEET WINS BIG AT BASKETBALL OPENER
Intramural basketball league opens seasonwith Team 94 Feet still undefeated The San Quentin Intramural basketball season opened with a fierce battle between Team Finishing and Team 94 Feet, ending in a double-digit, tough loss for Team Finishing, … [Read More...]
SQ Kings victory upstages sports teams’ picture day
It was picture day for the basketball and football programs Friday, Jan 20, on the San Quentin Lower Yard, but the comeback victory of the SQ Kings over the SQ Warriors, 11-8, stole the spotlight. The Kings gave the large crowd of SQ residents a … [Read More...]