John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 19, 2019 | 4:15pm

Pratima Sherpa’s Amazing Journey

This 19-Year-Old SBCC student aspires to be the first female pro golfer from Nepal.

Athlete Profiles By John Zant | Tue Mar 19, 2019 | 4:12pm

Anthony Firestone, SB High baseball In the Dons’ two games against defending league champion Dos Pueblos, the junior catcher had

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Mar 19, 2019 | 4:04pm

The high school track & field showdown is on March 23 at La Playa Stadium.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 13, 2019 | 12:26pm

S.B. Athletic Round Table honors UCSB water polo goalie and San Marcos high jumper.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Wed Mar 13, 2019 | 12:18pm

College men’s battle between the Vaqueros and the state’s top-ranked team.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 13, 2019 | 12:16pm

Top-ranked players welcome plans for Arnhold Tennis Center on campus.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 06, 2019 | 6:00am

Meet the Harlem-raised UCSB basketball player who nearly died on the court.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 05, 2019 | 3:00pm

The S.B. Athletic Round Table honors San Marcos High’s softball star and ace pitcher.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Mar 05, 2019 | 2:47pm

Crosstown high schools battle on the backs of their ace pitchers.

In Memoriam By John Zant | Thu Feb 28, 2019 | 12:00am

Athlete, coach, friend, and family man, Joby Nuñez was an outstanding mentor and second father to many.