John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Thu Dec 04, 2014 | 12:00am

Lacrosse and Rugby

S.B. lacrosse has grown from a handful of players at private prep schools to several hundred youths; rugby has seen similar increases.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 26, 2014 | 12:00am

The Gauchos are poised for a great season with returning star Alan Williams and swingman John Green.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Nov 20, 2014 | 12:00am

Surrounded by powerhouse programs UCLA, USC, Stanford, and Cal, the UCSB coaches’ challenge is to survive with limited resources.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Nov 13, 2014 | 12:00am

Racer musters support for 3,700-mile run across the U.S. to raise awareness for human trafficking and obesity.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Nov 06, 2014 | 12:00am

Six players came out of high schools surrounding the UCSB campus.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Nov 05, 2014 | 6:00am

Runners from around the country will take to the streets Saturday, November 8.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Oct 30, 2014 | 12:00am

Coach Fairly guided SBCC to a 255-160 record from 1965 to 1981; they won the Western State Conference title in 1972.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Oct 23, 2014 | 12:00am

A daughter with a paralyzing disease gets a push from her father in the S.B. Marathon.

Briefs By John Zant | Tue Oct 21, 2014 | 6:00am

Bike race comes through town for the third consecutive year.

Briefs By John Zant | Sat Oct 18, 2014 | 6:00am

Among beneficiaries is meningitis victim and UCSB student Aaron Loy.