Barry Punzal

Athletes of the Week: Shannon Slaught and Chris Grant

Athletes of the Week: Shannon Slaught of Bishop Diego is the female winner. She was a runner-up in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke at…

Power of press lunch provided inspiration for SBART president

For outgoing Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table President, CatharineManset, the weekly press luncheons at Harry’s Plaza Cafe worked as power lunches for her. She said…

San Marcos golf coach learns that White has got game

San Marcos golf coach David Siordia finally met his match. Siordia, speaking at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon, said he never once…

Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award: Kate Montgomery

Kate Montgomery, Cate School – Montgomery was the captain for both the water polo and swim teams and earned All-Frontier League first team honors in both…

Sportsperson of the Month: Paul Gamberdella

Sportsperson of the Month: Paul Gamberdella was recognized for his diligent work on the SBART’s annual High-Five Golf Tournament, which raises money for the local…

Athletes of the Week: Collin Dewell and Dasha Depew

Athletes of the Week: San Marcos swimmer Dasha Depew is the female winner. She broke a 25-year-old school record in the 100 butterfly, posting a…

Volleyball coaches get a flood of happy messages

The text messages were flying fast and furious on the cellphones of a couple of volleyball coaches last week. UCSB assistant men’s volleyball coach Lee…

Brontsema says prognosis good for injured Trinkwon

UCSB baseball coach Bob Brontsema had the decency to spare those in attendance at Monday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon the gory details…