John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

After a Long-Awaited Return to the Field, Bishop Diego Claims 13-7 Victory over St. Bonaventure

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.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Jun 23, 2020 | 5:20pm

The Santa Barbara High grad recalls the 1990 incident and expresses hope that the time has finally come for racial equality.

Sports By John Zant | Tue May 12, 2020 | 10:38am

The offensive lineman reacts to pandemic and next season’s football schedule.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 24, 2020 | 10:19pm

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