Celebrating the Top 150 Athletes in Santa Barbara High History
Honorees include Eddie Mathews (’49), Al Geiberger (’55), and Jesse Orosco (’76).
John Zant
Recent Stories
Dodgers Epic Victory Stirs Memories of Past World Series Wins
The Fall Classics of 1959, 1981, and 1988 had their own ups, downs, and legendary home runs.
The Best and Worst of Times in Munich, 1972
Olympic Pentathlete Jane Frederick recalls those fateful summer Olympic games.
Historic Gaucho Glory Reigned for the 1999-2000 Women’s Basketball Team
Where are they now? Looking back on the NCAA March Madness of 25 years ago.
The Legendary Charles Lloyd Brings a New Delta Trio to Santa Barbara’s Lobero
March 14 show marks Lloyd’s 87th birthday and his 20th show at the venerable jazz venue.
The State of Sport
In the ever-evolving world of D1 athletics, UC Santa Barbara AD Kelly Barsky keeps her feet on the ground and her eyes on the future.
Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays Debut in United Soccer League to 2026
Originally slated to compete in the USL League One next year, the Sky has gained the franchise rights to play in the higher-tiered USL Championship.
UC Santa Barbara Women’s Soccer Heads to NCAA Tournament for First Time in 15 Years
The women’s Friday opener at Stanford is the same day as the Gaucho men’s Big West title match against UC Davis at Harder Stadium.
Late UCSB Baseball Player Maury Ornest Struck a Chord Using Art to Express Mental Illness
Documentary film ‘Outsider’ chronicles a Gaucho athlete’s journey.
The Thrill of Victory Meets the Agony of Defeat at the Paris Games
A Santa Barbara wrap-up of the Olympics, with an eye turning south on the 101 for 2028.
