‘We respect each other’: San Quentin encourages connection across barriers
California’s men state prisons have historically been divided by social barriers but integrated self-help programs and sport activities continue to help promote cooperation between different cultural groups. “I feel like there is no animosity with … [Read More...]
El juego historico de fútbol que unió a dos comunidades
Por primera vez en su historia, un partido de fútbol entre los residentes y los oficiales de San Quentin, une la comunidad hispana en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. Dos partidos fueron narrados totalmente en español por el residente … [Read More...]
Barons end SQ Giants’ winning streak
The San Quentin Giants started the 2024 season by winning their first seven games, but on May 25, they came across an improved visiting Barons team. The Barons who recorded the win, 7–4. The Barons won because of defensive miscues by the home team … [Read More...]
“Bridging the Gap” with the pickleball craze
The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted it second pickleball event between staff and residents the on July1. The first pickleball tournament was in May 2023 it was the first “Bridging the Gap” event that bought staff and residents … [Read More...]
Referees do not receive same respect as players
Protectors of San Quentin’s sports world takes learned life skills to the outside Every practice and game, home plate umpire, David McPherson, takes the rhythmic pounding from foul balls off of his wrist and a rocket slams into his collarbone, … [Read More...]
Residentes le ganan a los oficiales en un juego amistoso
El juego que unió a dos comunidades en el patio principal, por medio de un partido de softball [variación de beisbol], donde los residentes se llevaron la victoria en el Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin. Este evento … [Read More...]
San Quentin staff runners carry flame of hope over Golden Gate Bridge
In a kickoff event for the Special Olympics in Northern California, various law enforcement agencies and CDCR officials carried a torch was to the state capitol in Sacramento. Carrying the Flame of Hope torch, the San Quentin staff finished their … [Read More...]
Tier Talk: All-American quarterback disciples on the gridiron
From a quarterback at Grant High in Sacramento to life in prison, Tommie Hall transformed his life around his faith in Jesus Christ and beating youngsters on San Quentin’s gridiron. Anthony Manuel Caravalho: You had the world in your hands but … [Read More...]
Staff redeem their losing streak with win in kickball
The first kickball match organized by San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s California Model resource team allowed staff to redeem their losing streak against the incarcerated. The staff won 7-5. “I’m glad we finally won our first … [Read More...]
Tier Talk: Formerly incarcerated youth LWOP enters the Q on better terms
Former incarcerated equipment manager Michael Pulido came in to film a documentary about his climb out of prison during the SQ Giants’ opening day. At age 16, Pulido received a sentence of Life Without Parole — known to many as LWOP. He came … [Read More...]
Intramural Basketball Season Championship League helps players hone skills in off-season
Dedicated members of the Sports Ministry Basketball Program continued to hone their skills in the off-season throughout the Intramural Basketball League. The season ended in a hard-fought playoff series through April and progressed to a … [Read More...]
Battle of the Blocks: A strong defense secures championship
San Quentin’s football season honored the California Model by competing in the Battle-of-the-Blocks round-robin championship. Each block recruited top-talent correctional officers who volunteered their time and leadership to put the teams … [Read More...]
‘Labels do not define us’: Residents best staff in monthly softball game
Quentin’s “Resident versus Correctional Staff” exhibition softball game the resident defeated the staff 13-6. Despite the loss, Warden Chance Andes said that he enthusiastically supported the healthy rivalry. “I’m loving it,” Andes said. … [Read More...]
Warriors bounce back, win over Prison Sports Ministry after string of losses
The SQ Warriors lost, lost again, lost a third time, and then — finally — recovered. The Warriors suffered three losses in May. They lost twice to PSM Green Team, and once to Town Boogie, before winning their second game of the season after … [Read More...]
SQ sports: Triple threat in the making
A story about a trio of basketball players Throughout the history of sports, trios have formed foundations of some of the greatest teams. From Russell-Jones-Havlicek to Kareem-Magic-Worthy, and from Michael-Scottie-Rodman to … [Read More...]
Bridging the gap at California Medical Facility
Governor Gavin Newsom’s vision for the California Model has been slowly implemented in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s with the intent to redirect the culture of incarceration. The work of transformation has now begun to spread throughout the … [Read More...]
Warrior basketball team promotes anger management through self-help group
An incarcerated basketball coach and his undefeated team promote a self-help group. Resident Jeremiah “JB” Brown, head coach of the San Quentin Warriors, created the team “94 Feet” to cultivate a positive reputation for an identically named anger … [Read More...]
SQ Warriors defeat Town Boogie in season opener
The basketball rivalry between the San Quentin Warriors and Town Boogie continued on May 4th. The teams battled in front of a full house in spite of the rain as Town Boogie’s captain, Jeffery “Free” Gary, and his team arrived from outside to … [Read More...]
Opening day for SQ softball
The San Quentin Hardtimers’ opening game took on Lost Dreams Awaken. As the team came to the Lower Yard, the Hardtimers warmed up for the game. Lost Dreams Awaken, a coed team of softballers, plays in the North Bay Softball League. It is the … [Read More...]
San Quentin’s resident all-star softball team defeats staff 11-10
San Quentin correctional officers accepted a challenge from members of the incarcerated softball team. The game was part of the prison’s effort to elevate relationships between administration, correctional officers, staff, and incarcerated … [Read More...]
Soccer opener delivers miraculous goal
The SQ Earthquakes kicked off the first game of the soccer season against the Bay Area team known as the Outsiders. The Outsiders have played at SQ since 2017 and they currently play around the Bay Area while fitting SQ into their schedule this … [Read More...]
Centinela holds homerun derby competition
Mastery Prison Ministry volunteers, prison coaches offered a homerun derby. On March 20, Centinela State Prison’s Physical Education Department and Mastery Prison Ministry offered a Home Run Derby on A, B, and D Facilities. The event provided … [Read More...]
SQ Giants beat LA LOVE 4-3 at season opener: “SQ baseball is the reward you get”
The LA LOVE, a baseball team sponsored by actor Casey Affleck, came in to play and celebrate the San Quentin Giants’ 121st season opener April 20. One hundred and twenty years ago San Quentin established what is now the oldest continuous program … [Read More...]
SQ’s Daytona at the Lower Yard: Officers, residents race remote-controlled cars
Residents, staff, and administration of SQRC got together on a warm March morning to continue bridging the gap of rehabilitation as the morning turned into an exciting day for some good, old fashioned childhood remote control car enthusiasts. … [Read More...]
Kings’ new uniforms look good, too bad game didn’t
On March 25, the San Quentin Kings donned new "unis" as they opened their season playing SQRC's archrival team Town Boogie. The jerseys presented to each player on their chair would be the last gift the King’s received all day. Town Boogie led by … [Read More...]