John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

Santa Barbara’s Voracious Volleyballers

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.

Sports By John Zant & Victor Bryant | Mon Mar 22, 2021 | 1:58pm

Meanwhile, UCSB narrowly loses to Creighton in a thrilling March Madness matchup.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Mar 15, 2021 | 10:52am

Fresh off Big West Tournament title UCSB Men’s basketball returns to NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years.

Sports By John Zant & Victor Bryant | Mon Mar 08, 2021 | 12:46pm

And high school football picks back up.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Feb 23, 2021 | 9:05am

Remembering the Clay-Liston fight and some of the era’s greats.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jan 19, 2021 | 10:14am

Devearl Ramsey helps lead UCSB to 8-3 start.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 01, 2020 | 2:29pm

Two Santa Barbara basketball coaches recall dealing with bitter defeats.

Sports By John Zant | Fri Aug 21, 2020 | 2:00pm

The Santa Barbara High senior helped the Foresters clinch their eighth championship.