John Zant: UCSB Women’s Water Polo

  In the spirit of Ernie Banks, “Let’s play two” was the order of the day throughout the UCSB Winter Invitational last weekend. The college … [Read more...]

John Zant: Taking it to the Courts

John Zant's column appears each week in the Santa Barbara Independent It was a cause for celebration when UCSB took an 18-17 lead over Long … [Read more...]

John Zant: Basketball Brothers from Other Mothers

Bolden Brace described Scott Everman in terms that could apply to both of them: “He’s long and lean and a basketball machine.” Both high school … [Read more...]

Local Celebrity Football Picks: John Zant

Z?S PICKS: Houston Texans (2-10) at Jacksonville Jaguars (3-9) Indianapolis Colts (8-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (8-4) Oakland Raiders (4-8) at … [Read more...]

‘Santa Barbara Sports Figures’ make 2012 a year to remember

Each Month, Presidio Sports recognizes a local sports figure for their extraordinary contribution to the Santa Barbara athletic community. It is … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Third Happy Thanksgiving Anniversary Edition

OK, let?s be totally honest ? It?s not ?John Zant quality? here. Or ?Mark Patton caliber,? either. And in the interest of full journalistic … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara Sports Figure of the Month: John Zant

It was a chance meeting that would forever change his life … Had he left minutes earlier on that hot August afternoon, he would have missed that … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Singin a Sports Ditty

Today, we’re gonna ‘shake it up a little’ with yet ‘nother WeissCrax Exclusive!! This sting investigation focused on those in the field with always … [Read more...]