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San Quentin A’s Season Opener

June 26, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

With 2 ceremonial pre- game pitches, one by an octogenarian, and a national anthem complete with the presentation of the Stars and Bars, the San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Sports Tagged With: Public Information Officer Lt. Sam Robinson, sports, SQAA Awards

Jack ‘Big Body Benz’ Benford Student Athlete of the Month

June 26, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Jack ‘Big Body Benz’ Benford has been a sports staple at The Q since his arrival from CTF-Soledad in November 2011. He began his sports career at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Aaron Taylor, Jack Benford, sports

“The Facets of Markelle: Past, Present and Future”

June 24, 2019 by Rahsaan Thomas

For the last several years, Markelle Taylor has become synonymous with the San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club. Now that he has completed the Boston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 1000 Mile Club, Adamu Chan, Markelle Taylor, Rahsaan Thomas, sports

Shocking 3-0 victory for the Earthquakes

June 24, 2019 by Tare Beltranchuc

The Quakes scored their first victory of the season, crushing the Outsiders 3-0. On April 30, the Outsiders walked into the SQ field with a squad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Earthquakes, sports

SQ Student-Athlete of the Month: Jason Robinson

May 12, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Jason “The Panamanian Panther” Robinson has played for both the SQ Warriors and Kings. He’s coached a team (No Fair Ones) to a championship in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: draymond green, jason robinson, sports, student athlete

One man’s journey to inner freedom occurred through sports

April 30, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Brian Holliday

Brian Holliday, 25, from Orange County, Ca., is serving a six-year sentence for a robbery. Holliday also had issues with race relations based on being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles, Sports Tagged With: baseball, sports

71 year old breaks new record in rainy three-mile race

April 30, 2019 by Timothy Hicks

Mike Keeyes, 71, the oldest 1000 Mile Club, runner ran three miles in 21 minutes and 40 seconds

Despite the torturous weather conditions on Feb. 15, Markelle Taylor, who was fighting off a cold, still managed to come only 27 seconds short of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Stories, Sports Tagged With: 1000 Mile running club, sports

New handball duo dominates tournament

March 9, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Handball tournament winners David Clout Wilson and Eric Post

A New Year’s Day handball tournament on the Lower Yard at San Quentin led to new doubles champions. “They couldn’t stop the left,” said David Clout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: handball, sports, tournament

Neang’s 64-yard reception wins MLK Jr. Tournament

March 9, 2019 by Aaron Taylor

Kevin Neang and Chai Saetern

Kevin Neang caught a 64 yard touchdown pass up the left side of the field to win the MLK Jr Holiday Tournament, and seal himself as the back-to-back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football, South Pacific Islands, sports

Celebrating the contributions of athletic programs

March 7, 2019 by Marcus Henderson

Mike Kramer and Anthony Redwood got an award

The triumphs, defeats and the power of fellowship were on full display at San Quentin’s Inaugural Athletics Assn. Banquet. Kevin Rumon, volunteer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 1000 Mile Club, All Madden, banquet, sports

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