John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jul 13, 2021 | 11:51am

UCSB Pitcher Michael McGreevy Nabbed in First Round of MLB Draft

He joins the St. Louis Cardinals as the 18th overall pick.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jul 07, 2021 | 9:19am

Randall, Sam, Bruce, and Anthony were honored at Santa Barbara High’s new Peabody Stadium.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jul 06, 2021 | 1:34pm

Paige Hauschild, Jamie Neushul, and Amanda Longan are all bound for Tokyo.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jun 23, 2021 | 3:07pm

Vincent Rinaldi claims double victory in Santa Barbara County Championships.

Blue & Green By John Zant | Wed Jun 09, 2021 | 4:00pm

See Evan Heffernan slice through the ocean off Leadbetter Beach.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jun 02, 2021 | 3:02pm

It’s Gauchos vs. Cowboys in NCAA regional baseball opener on Friday.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Apr 29, 2021 | 11:33am

The Warriors fell in four sets to Iowa.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Apr 26, 2021 | 6:46pm

The UCSB men’s and Westmont women’s teams are both chasing national titles.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Mar 31, 2021 | 1:35pm

Octogenarians Buck Paulson and Tom Woodring have met at Elings Park for nearly 20 years.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Mar 25, 2021 | 5:18pm

Stefanie Berberabe, a 5’3” junior, was named tournament MVP.