John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Wed Jun 02, 2021 | 3:02pm

Road to Omaha Starts in Tucson for UCSB

It’s Gauchos vs. Cowboys in NCAA regional baseball opener on Friday.

Sports By John Zant | Thu Apr 29, 2021 | 11:33am

The Warriors fell in four sets to Iowa.

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

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.