John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By John Zant | Wed Nov 06, 2019 | 6:25am

NCAA Imposes Sanctions on UCSB Athletics Programs

The university’s cross-country, track, and men’s water programs have been penalized for violating “well-known NCAA rules.”

Athlete Profiles By John Zant | Tue Nov 05, 2019 | 2:16pm

Bri Johnson, Westmont soccer The junior forward scored a pair of goals in a 6-0 win over Arizona Christian that

Sports By John Zant | Tue Nov 05, 2019 | 12:35pm

Big games coming up for UCSB soccer squads, S.B. High football, and more.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Nov 05, 2019 | 11:37am

It’s been more than two decades since Santa Barbara’s “Golden Tornado” managed to storm past the first round of the

Game of the Week By John Zant | Fri Nov 01, 2019 | 3:06pm

Poor air quality in Goleta has caused Friday’s high-school football game between Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos to be moved to Santa Maria High.

Sports By John Zant | Wed Oct 30, 2019 | 6:13pm

Gaucho soccer, volleyball, and water polo teams all have a shot at national playoffs.

Athlete Profiles By John Zant | Wed Oct 30, 2019 | 6:08pm

The S.B. Athletic Round Table honors Bishop Diego volleyball star and Dos Pueblos tailback.

Athlete Profiles By John Zant | Wed Oct 30, 2019 | 5:59pm

The S.B. Athletic Round Table honors UCSB volleyballer and S.B. High kicker.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Oct 29, 2019 | 11:09am

Dons try to clinch league championship against the Chargers.

Game of the Week By John Zant | Tue Oct 15, 2019 | 2:47pm

Gauchos hope to extend 10-game unbeaten streak against Anteaters.