John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cover Story By John Zant | Thu May 08, 2014 | 12:00am

Star Athletes: Stamatia Scarvelis and Shane Hauschild

Stamatia Scarvelis and Shane Hauschild have secured their legacy as two of the best athletes to come out of Santa Barbara and Goleta.

Sports By John Zant | Wed May 07, 2014 | 7:00am

SBCC sweeps its way into another baseball series at Pershing Park. UCSB has shot at softball title.

Sports By John Zant | Fri May 02, 2014 | 9:47am

College baseball teams in serious series. Roller-derby bout Saturday at the Showgrounds.

Outdoors By John Zant | Wed Apr 30, 2014 | 12:00am

The cycling race covers more than 700 miles in eight stages and bills itself as “America’s Greatest Race.”

Sports By John Zant | Thu Apr 24, 2014 | 9:30am

Big weekend for college baseball, Special Olympics, and high school track.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Apr 23, 2014 | 12:00am

S.B. Sports Writer Philip Patton will be inducted into the Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 26.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Apr 17, 2014 | 12:00am

A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, runners from all over the world are returning to Beantown for redemption.

Sports By John Zant | Mon Apr 14, 2014 | 1:06pm

Volleyball clash at San Marcos precedes Karch Kiraly Tournament. UCSB spikers host playoff against UCLA.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Apr 10, 2014 | 12:00am

Off to a 2-4 start in the conference, the Gauchos have a hill to climb to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Apr 02, 2014 | 12:00am

An after-effect of Nick’s death is bringing attention to the danger of underwater swimming.