John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 23, 2017 | 12:00am

Gauchos Baseball Spruces Up for Big West

Coach Andrew Checketts tightens the reins after an uneasy season start.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 16, 2017 | 12:00am

The women’s team is one of four colleges in the Golden State Athletic Conference.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 15, 2017 | 12:04pm

College Baseball: Oxnard at Santa Barbara City College SBCC.

Briefs By John Zant | Thu Mar 09, 2017 | 5:03pm

Bob Williams out after 19 years following dismal season.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 09, 2017 | 12:00am

The high school skaters win the L.A. Kings league for the second straight year, plus March Madness and more.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 07, 2017 | 2:30pm

Men’s College Tennis: Baylor and New Mexico at UCSB

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 02, 2017 | 12:00am

Men’s College Basketball: GSAC Tournament at Westmont

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 02, 2017 | 12:00am

The UCSB basketball coach focuses on the present while others ponder the future.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Feb 23, 2017 | 12:00am

Here’s why shooting percentage matters, from UCSB to Foothill Elementary School.

In Memoriam By John Zant | Thu Feb 23, 2017 | 12:00am

Phil Womble, an inspirational sports fan known as ‘Gaucho Phil,’ was a crusader for people with disabilities.