John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Thu Jan 07, 2016 | 12:00am

Tracking Board, Bowl, and B-Ball Games

College football misses, Santa Barbara basketball scores, and more end-of-year sports reports.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 05, 2016 | 2:00pm

UCSB will take on visiting teams from three states in this West-versus-East tournament.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 29, 2015 | 6:00am

The prodigal sons return. UCSB has not played on its home court since a December 3 loss to USC.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Dec 24, 2015 | 12:00am

The Montecito-raised 22-year-old is to compete against the world’s best surfers on the planet’s best waves.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 22, 2015 | 12:00pm

During the last four days of the year, Santa Barbara High will be hosting more basketball games than ESPN televises Bowl games.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Dec 17, 2015 | 12:00am

Bowl games and playoffs on way as Hollywood film about head injuries released.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 15, 2015 | 12:00pm

The Santa Barbara Dons jumped off to a great start, raising hopes that they might make a run at their first TOC crown in three decades.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Dec 10, 2015 | 12:00am

Here’s an update on UCSB’s and Westmont’s men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 08, 2015 | 11:00am

A potent attacking combo of Manny Nwosu and Jessie Jimenez has led DP to a 5-0-1 start and a No. 8 ranking in CIF Division 1.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Dec 03, 2015 | 12:00am

Childhood friends Bolden Brace and Amber Melgoza light up Santa Barbara High courts.