John Zant, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Sports By John Zant | Tue Dec 01, 2020 | 2:29pm

What the President, the Nation’s Sorest Loser, Could Learn from Sports

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

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.