Womble Award: Gil makes a difference on and off the court

Santa Barbara girls basketball coach Andrew Butcher was out and about the other day when he spotted his player Ivette Gil in front of a supermarket in … [Read more...]

Coach of the Month: Butcher makes things better at SBHS

Andrew Butcher does a lot more than coach girls basketball at Santa Barbara High. He helps in any way he can to make things better at the … [Read more...]

Bickett’s shooting, Ward’s swimming earn them AOW honors

Brandon Bickett’s performance on the basketball court and Andrea Ward’s effort in the swimming pool earned them Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table … [Read more...]

Bishop’s Pearson, Santa Barbara’s Garrison sisters earn Athlete of the Week honors

Sophomore Christian Pearson stepped up big against bigger blockers and keyed a solid defensive effort by the Bishop Diego football team in its 21-14 … [Read more...]

SBART Sportsperson of the Month: Carter is all about helping others

When he’s not in court trying cases, Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter usually can be found on the local roads running or riding a bike. And, if … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Thankful for ‘Carolina Christmas’

It came early this year … September, actually. And it was a gift many years in the making – 36 by last count. Three-missed calls one night in … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Yoga guru Hengels flexible & thankful for life’s challenges

She’s a Midwest girl at heart. Mt. Prospect, where she grew up, is a 40-minute northwest ride from Chicago. Her dad, Bob was an electrician and … [Read more...]

The Next Level: Evans helps Delaware return to NCAA Tournament

Karina Evans is going back to the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament with the University of Delaware. Evans, a sophomore middle blocker from Dos … [Read more...]