John Zant: ‘Silky’ Erica Schroeder surprises with State Championship

  A state track-and-field champion from Santa Barbara comes along about as often as a winner of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Since the first … [Read more...]

Steve Rehage: Missing that special touch

In one sweeping move, it started with the great smile. Next was the hearty handshake. Then the always friendly, “Hi. How’s it … [Read more...]

GBK: Melgoza reaches 1,000 in Dons’ CIF State victory

  Santa Barbara High led by as many as 39 points on the way to a 72-40 victory over visiting Sierra on Wednesday in the opening round of the … [Read more...]

25 years later, UCSB’s legendary 1990 team comes home

It was one of the finest moments in UCSB men’s basketball history. --- The Team of the Month Series spotlights great examples of teamwork … [Read more...]

Dons girls basketball, Nick Johnson are the top stories of 2014

  The top two local sports stories of 2014 are stories of triumph and tragedy. On the triumphant side, the Santa Barbara High girls … [Read more...]

Dwight Howard makes kickball cameo

  While he's one of the best-known basketball players on the planet representing the Houston Rockets, Dwight Howard decided to change sports … [Read more...]

Stamatia Scarvelis leaves lasting marks at DP, in area

  The dents and divots from long shot put and discus throws can be filled, but the marks Stamatia Scarvelis recorded at Dos Pueblos High … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Santa Barbara’s very own Dream Team

They are Dons and Royals. They are Gauchos and Warriors. They are Lakers and Nuggets. They are players and coaches and athletic directors and … [Read more...]