John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

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

NBA Great Jamaal Wilkes Was Detained Just for Being Black

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

Suggestions for reading, watching, and getting outside.

Sports By John Zant & Victor Bryant | Tue Mar 17, 2020 | 12:34pm

Santa Barbara high schools and colleges cancel or postpone athletic seasons and championships.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Mar 10, 2020 | 4:35pm

Gauchos take on the defending national champs at Rob Gym on March 13.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 10, 2020 | 4:35pm

The S.B. Athletic Round Table honors Westmont and UCSB basketball stars.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 10, 2020 | 4:34pm

Plus, Amber Melgoza’s final college game and Mike Moropoulos memorial planned.

Sports By Victor Bryant & John Zant | Wed Mar 04, 2020 | 10:16am

Boys’ and girls’ teams come up short in rare CIF Championship doubleheader.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 03, 2020 | 10:27pm

S.B. Athletic Round Table honors Carpinteria High track & field and UCSB basketball stars.

Sports By John Zant | Tue Mar 03, 2020 | 11:16am

Curly Guillen and Addi Zerrenner among hometown runners in Olympic Trials.