John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jan 18, 2017 | 12:00am

Women’s Water Polo Power

Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions brings Olympic dreams to the pool.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 17, 2017 | 4:30pm

La Playa Stadium will be the site of the fourth annual Super Soccer Showdown between the crosstown rivals.

Briefs By John Zant | Tue Jan 17, 2017 | 12:54pm

Veteran Andrea Petkovic of Germany beats S.B. teen in Australian Open first rounder.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jan 11, 2017 | 12:00am

The Westmont athletic director will donate to Westmont and the S.B. Track Club

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 10, 2017 | 11:00am

All 17 CIF Division 1 teams are in the tournament.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jan 04, 2017 | 12:00am

Santa Barbara teenage superstar will play Australian Open this month.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 03, 2017 | 12:00pm

It is possibly the most feverish small-college basketball rivalry in Southern California.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Dec 21, 2016 | 12:00am

The UCSB basketball squad shows promise; plus, here’s an update on Westmont, SBCC, Bolden Brace, and Amber Melgoza.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 20, 2016 | 11:00am

In its fourth decade, this tournament has showcased some of the nation’s best teams and players.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Dec 14, 2016 | 12:00am

The Santa Barbara–raised defensive coordinator takes U of Washington against Alabama