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07/26/2024

The 95th Southeastern Amateur got underway today at the Country Club of Columbus, with Alex Vandermoten leading the way at -7.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – The Southeastern Amateur has been a proving ground for amateur golfers nationwide for nearly a century. Every summer, the best amateur golfers make their way to Columbus, fo…

07/23/2024

The 3rd season of is here! The Central Red Devils Football will be hunting for back-to-back Class 7A AHSAA state titles this season, but the Devils know they have a target on their back. The 1st of 5 episodes is available here!

Phenix City, Al – The 2024 high school football season is almost here. The Central Red Devils, the defending AHSAA Class 7A State Champions, have invited WRBL News 3 to get an in depth look a…

07/20/2024

Columbus High School's own Essang Bassey holds Youth Football camp, giving back to his community. The current Los Angeles Charger plans to do this camp every year going forward.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – Essang Bassey is now a Cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers, but it was not long ago that Bassey was suiting up on Friday nights at Kinnett Stadium for the Columbus High …

07/19/2024

Shaw High Athletics softball field named in honor of Coach Debbie Ball
Shaw High

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – When you talk about legendary coaches in the Chattahoochee Valley, one of the names that comes up very quickly is Debbie Ball. On Thursday afternoon, Coach Ball added anothe…

07/16/2024

Next Tuesday, the spotlight's on Dobbs Drive.
Season 3 kicks off with Central Red Devils Football
on wrbl.com! Phenix City Schools

07/16/2024

The Prep Zone Training Camp Tour continues with the Manchester Blue Devils.
Manchester High School Blue Devils Football

MANCHESTER (WRBL) – The Manchester Blue Devils are coming off a terrific 2023 Football season, that finished with a region championship and a state championship game. Although the Blue Devils…

07/15/2024

Exclusive interview with Harris County's own Cole Mathis, following him being drafted to the Chicago Cubs!

CATAULA (WRBL) – In the second round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, Cole Mathis was selected 54th overall by the Chicago Cubs. Mathis has been on a trajectory to be drafted to a Major Lea…

07/13/2024

Edwin Jackson returns to Shaw High to receive "Key to the City"
Shaw High Athletics

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – Edwin Jackson’s career could be defined by one phrase, “Never forget where you came from.” Jackson has played in more cities for more teams than any player…

07/13/2024

Harris Co 12u Softball All-Stars prep for Little League Southeast Regional

CATAULA (WRBL) – The Chattahoochee Valley has long been a Little League hotbed for success. One of the locations where that success has been concentrated is Harris County Little League in Cat…

07/10/2024

The Prep Zone Training Camp Tour continues with our feature of the Lagrange Grangers!
Big Blue Nation - LHS Football Booster Club
LaGrange High School

LAGRANGE (WRBL) – The Lagrange Grangers Football team will be kicking it into high gear over the coming weeks, preparing for a return to the playoffs in 2025. The Grangers have advanced to th…

07/09/2024

BREAKING: The Columbus Lions are back in the National Arena League!

The Lions are on the move again… sort of.

With the announcement of a majority of AIF teams moving to the NAL, the Lions have signed with the National Arena League for the 2025 season paving the way for even stronger competition and a larger league for the Lions players and fans moving forward.

Read the full announcement on the Lions website at http://columbuslions.net

07/09/2024

The first stop on the Prep Zone Training Camp Tour is with the Troup Tiger Football team. Troup will have to replace 17 starters this season, hear how the team plans to develop their players:

LAGRANGE (WRBL) – The Troup County Tigers will look a lot different this upcoming Football season. The Tigers lost 17 starters, many of which signed to further their athletic careers at the n…

07/06/2024

Check out the Northern LL 12U All-Stars and Phenix City Youth Baseball 12U All-Stars as they prep for their state tournaments!

COLUMBUS AND PHENIX CITY (WRBL) – As the calendar turns to July, only the best of the best remain in Little League Baseball. For two teams in the Bi-City area, their dreams of making it to Wi…

07/05/2024

PUT A RING ON IT: Pacelli Sports receive Boys Basketball Championship Rings

COLUMBUS (WRBL) — The Pacelli Vikings made history back in March, when both the boys and girls Basketball teams won state titles. Both of which were the first time in program history. This marked t…

07/03/2024

2004 was a special year for Auburn Football. The Tigers rebounded from a disappointing 2003 season to become undefeated SEC Champions. However, the BCS system kept Auburn out of the National Championship Game.
In the 20th year of that team, we look back at legacy of that team in our special “Perfection on the Plains” with the people that lived it.
This four-part series kicks off on Thursday, August 7th.

07/01/2024

Check out WRBL Sports' Exclusive interview with Savannah Schoenherr. Schoenherr won the 2024 NCAA National Championship for Gymnastics with LSU. She took time to reflect on her entire collegiate career this week.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – Savannah Schoenherr was born in Columbus, and began her Gymnastics career at the early age of four in the Fountain City. However she would begin further training in Athens, …

06/30/2024

Isaiah Crowell has been giving back to the community for a decade with his annual youth Football camp. You can see our coverage of the event, by clicking the link below.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – Isaiah Crowell held his tenth annual Football camp at Shirley B. Winston Park in East Columbus on Saturday morning. The former NFL and Carver High runningback hosts this cam…

06/29/2024

While covering the 10th Isaiah Crowell Football Camp today, Carver Head Coach Pierre Coffey offered some wisdom for the kids.

Full coverage tonight at 7 with Tyler Redmond on WRBL News 3 Sports

06/29/2024

The Country Club of Columbus hosts the Georgia State Golf Association Georgia Women's Amateur Championship for first time since 1971 this weekend.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – On Friday afternoon the Country Club of Columbus would begin hosting the Georgia Women’s Amateur. The tournament will be played at the club throughout the weekend, wit…

06/25/2024

The Harris County High School Shotgun team has secured podium finishes in multiple disciplines at the state shoot, making their mark once again in the competition down in Savannah, Georgia. Harris County High School - GA Harris County School District Athletics

The Harris County High School Shotgun team has secured podium finishes in multiple disciplines at the state shoot, making their mark once again in the competition down in Savannah, Georgia. During …

06/22/2024

Congratulations to the Northern Little League 12U All-Stars on winning the District 8 12U Championship over Harris County! Northern LL 12U All-Stars

06/21/2024

For the first time, will head to East Alabama, and we'll be profiling the defending Alabama High School Athletic Association - AHSAA 7A State Champion Central Red Devils Football! Episode 1 comes out July 23rd on wrbl.com! Phenix City Schools Central High School - Phenix City

06/21/2024

Harris County takes down American to advance in the District 8 Little League 12U Tournament

06/16/2024

Click to watch highlights from the 4th annual Shedrick Dixon Camp in Ladonia!

LADONIA, AL (WRBL) – Children from around the area came to Ladonia on Saturday morning to take part in the 4th Annual Shedrick Dixon Football Camp. Kids had the opportunity to work with coaches and…

06/15/2024

The Columbus Lions have been dominant throughout 2024, much like the team was in 2023. Another undefeated regular season led to the Lions once again in a championship matchup, this time for the AIF Championship.

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – The Columbus Lions have been dominant throughout 2024, much like the team was in 2023. Another undefeated regular season led to the Lions once again in a championship matchu…

06/14/2024

Fountain City FC preps for UPSL Championship

COLUMBUS (WRBL) – In sports, first-year teams often experience growing pains and usually finish at or near the bottom of the league standings. That is far from the case for Fountain City FC. …

06/12/2024

OFFICIAL: Alabama High School Athletic Association - AHSAA and city leaders remove Auburn and Tuscaloosa from rotation effective this year, due to College Football Playoff expansion.

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — A local stadium will not be hosting one major high school football championship for the foreseeable future. The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has coordinate…

06/09/2024

Houston Rockets Forward Jabari Smith, Jr. returns to East Alabama for basketball camp at Loachapoka

AUBURN (WRBL) – It was a homecoming on Saturday as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned to Auburn, to host a basketball camp at Loachapoka High School. This event marked a signif…