John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By John Zant | Thu Jul 28, 2011 | 12:00am

Beloved Coach Jeff Hesselmeyer Dies

Jeff Hesselmeyer, the dean of high school football coaches in Goleta Valley, unexpectedly died in his home on 7/22.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 27, 2011 | 12:00am

Manchester United puts on a bloody good show against Seattle Sounders.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 13, 2011 | 11:00am

The Foresters head to Wichita for National Baseball Congress World Series for the 19th consecutive year.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Jul 11, 2011 | 9:00am

Foresters roll into All-Star Game. New Zealand-U.S. rugby match coming to UCSB.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 06, 2011 | 2:00pm

Santa Barbara has long been a great place for a foot race, and this summer is no exception.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jul 05, 2011 | 6:00am

Foresters to stage baseball tournament. UCSB faces Colombia national team in water polo exhibition.

Briefs By John Zant | Wed Jun 29, 2011 | 4:30pm

John and Mardi Warkentin’s half-million dollar gift means their name is now on former Valley Stadium.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jun 29, 2011 | 12:00am

Gauchos get a new head baseball coach, while the Vaqueros welcome a new athletic director.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jun 23, 2011 | 12:30pm

Foresters return home; softball tournament this weekend; All-CIF selections.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jun 23, 2011 | 12:00am

Six ballplayers from Santa Barbara are in a large mix to play for a U.S.A. baseball team.