John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By John Zant | Thu Apr 07, 2011 | 12:00am

Spring Sports Preview

Sports fill the calendar—baseball, softball, tennis, track-and-field, women’s water polo, and high school swimming.

Sports By John Zant | Fri Apr 01, 2011 | 9:00am

Gauchos host UC Irvine after clinching first volleyball playoff berth since 2007.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 30, 2011 | 12:00am

With a mighty thrust, Nicholas Scarvelis launched the 12-pound steel orb toward the clouds that hung over La Playa Stadium last Saturday.

Sports By John Zant | Fri Mar 25, 2011 | 9:30am

Easter Relays track and field carnival at La Playa Stadium.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 23, 2011 | 12:00am

Former Laker Jamaal Wilkes talks about his days as a Santa Barbara High Don.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 17, 2011 | 9:30am

UCSB and Westmont hope it’s a day of upsets in college basketball.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 16, 2011 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara college basketball teams tear up the court.

Sports By John Zant | Sun Mar 13, 2011 | 9:00pm

UCSB punches ticket to NCAA tournament with big victory over Long Beach State.

Sports By John Zant | Sat Mar 12, 2011 | 1:30pm

Gauchos seek NCAA berth in Big West final today against Long Beach State.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 10, 2011 | 9:45am

Dons to play for State Regional soccer championship. UCSB men open Big West Tournament.