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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Wednesday morning! The clouds that lingered overnight are steadily moving out, and more sunshine will begin to break through by daybreak. Temperatures are starting the day comfortably in the 60s, making for a pleasant start to the morning. As the morning progresses, sunshine will become more widespread. Temperatures will climb [...]
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
CARLSBAD, Calif. (WRBL) - Auburn junior Jackson Koivun continues to cement his place among the greatest players in college golf history. On Tuesday, Koivun was named the recipient of the 2026 Fred Haskins Award presented by Stifel, marking his second national player of the year honor this season. The award is presented annually to the [...]
The list of applicants for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft on Wednesday night has been reduced to 38 after four players officially withdrew their names from the pool ahead of the selection process.
Among those who pulled out were National University star Alyssa Solomon, University of the Philippines middle blocker Niña Ytang, and Letran standouts Natalie Estreller and Lara Mae Silva.
Despite the changes, the draft pool remains loaded with collegiate talent from both the UAAP and NCAA, along with a lone Filipino-foreign prospect.
Leading the remaining UAAP contingent are National University setter Camilla Lamina, University of Santo Tomas libero Bernadett “Detdet” Pepito, and former Golden Tigresses hitters Jonna Perdido and Xyza Gula.
Also included are UP players Irah Jaboneta, Joan Monares, Heart Magsombol, and Jum Gayo; Far Eastern University’s Tin Ubaldo, Ann Asis, and Florize Papa; De La Salle University’s Ela Raagas, Michelle Beterina, and Sophia Sindayen; University of the East standouts KC Cepada, Tin Ecalla, and Kayce Balingit; Adamson’s Barbie Jamili; and Ateneo setter Taks Fujimoto.
Adding international experience to the draft is Jade Fuentes of Cal State Dominguez Hills. The 6-foot outside hitter previously played for La Salle before continuing her collegiate career in the United States.
The NCAA is likewise well represented, with Julienne Castro leading the remaining Letran applicants. San Sebastian College-Recoletos has Katherine Santos, Christina Marasigan, and Kristine Dionisio in the pool, while Jose Rizal University is represented by Marianne Alona and Gayle Batara.
Lyceum of the Philippines University has Johna Dolorito, Jericha Lopez, and Janeth Tulang among the aspirants. Also seeking spots in the professional ranks are Grace Cabadin and Alyanna Ong of Mapua, Erin Navarro of San Beda University, and Fianne Ariola of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.
Provincial standouts Kirsty Destajo of the University of Nueva Caceres-Sorsogon and Angel Galinato of the University of San Carlos are also among the hopefuls.
Completing the list of applicants are Jesska Sacay and Marjorie Orpilla of Immaculada Concepcion College and Lyca Dela Peña of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Set to select first is Galeries Tower Highrisers, followed by Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers, ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, Choco Mucho Flying Titans, Akari Power Chargers, Nxled Chameleons, Farm Fresh Foxies, PLDT High Speed Hitters, and Creamline Cool Smashers.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local animal resource center is pleading for the community’s help to avoid the unimaginable. Despite Paws Humane Society’s efforts to fulfil the need for housing animals, officials now have to consider euthanizing dogs. Although Paws has faced euthanasia due to medical or behavioral reasons, they have not had to consider [...]
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Tuesday morning! We are off to a mostly cloudy and quiet start across the area, with temperatures hovering near 70 degrees as many head out the door. It is a mild beginning to the day, and overall, the weather remains fairly cooperative through the afternoon. Looking ahead, expect a mix [...]
Monday, June 1, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Calvary Christian baseball team officially has a new leader, as Matt Ward was named the school's new varsity baseball coach on Monday. Ward most recently served as head coach at Pacelli during the 2025 season and previously held the head coaching position at Valley High School. He has also spent [...]
