Rex Castillo

Columbus

Sports Director and Anchor at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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Articles

Kia AutoSport Athletes of the Week: Pacelli Girls Soccer

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It’s no secret this year, the Pacelli Girls Soccer team is fueled by their loss in last season’s State Championship Game. “It motivated us a lot to push ourselves harder to win this year,” said sophomore right wing Gely Torres. “Things that you just know about that game that could have gone so differently or you can have done so much better. Individually it drives me.
War Rapport Wednesday: The Auburn Tigers March back to the Final Four

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rex Castillo

The magical season for the Auburn Tigers rolls on into the Final Four. Many fans and experts could say it was expected to see the #1 overall seed be one of the final teams standing. However, the Auburn Tigers season has been full of ups and downs and overcoming plenty of obstacles. One of the biggest obstacles the Tigers had to conquer was seeing star forward Johni Broome come back to the Elite Eight game against Michigan State.
War Rapport Wednesday: The Auburn Tigers March back to the Final Four

3 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

The magical season for the Auburn Tigers rolls on into the Final Four. Many fans and experts could say it was expected to see the #1 overall seed be one of the final teams standing. However, the Auburn Tigers season has been full of ups and downs and overcoming plenty of obstacles. One of the biggest obstacles the Tigers had to conquer was seeing star forward Johni Broome come back to the Elite Eight game against Michigan State.
The Doctor of Play healing children with fun

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rex Castillo

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — No matter how you dress up a hospital they can be scary for a child. Even at the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. There is one person on staff who gives a playful dose of medicine. Abigail Gaunce’s technical title is Certified Child Life Specialist. She describes her job like this. “So I get to tell all my patients that I’m their built in best friend while they’re here in the hospital.
The Doctor of Play healing children with fun

3 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

Columbus, Ga – No matter how you dress up a hospital they can be scary for a child. Even at the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. There is one person on staff who gives a playful dose of medicine. Abigail Gaunce’s technical title is Certified Child Life Specialist. She describes her job like this. “So I get to tell all my patients that I’m their built in best friend while they’re here in the hospital.
McCormick, member of 2019 Auburn Final Four team, reflects on historic tournament run

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rex Castillo

Dozens of Auburn fans loved being part of the “Reverse Tiger Walk” to send off the 2024-25 Auburn Men’s Basketball team to the Sweet 16 in Atlanta, Georgia. “I am so excited. They deserve this. They’ve worked so hard all year long and they’re so close knit. I couldn’t be happier for them,” said Auburn fan Sherrie Stanyard. “This Reverse Auburn Tiger walk is amazing. The Auburn Family came out today. We were cheering. We were waiting for them to come out. The players were so gracious,” said Tanja Redd.
McCormick, member of 2019 Auburn Final Four team, reflects on historic tournament run

3 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

Dozens of Auburn fans loved being part of the “Reverse Tiger Walk” to send off the 2024-25 Auburn Men’s Basketball team to the Sweet 16 in Atlanta, Georgia. “I am so excited. They deserve this. They’ve worked so hard all year long and they’re so close knit. I couldn’t be happier for them,” said Auburn fan Sherrie Stanyard. “This Reverse Auburn Tiger walk is amazing. The Auburn Family came out today. We were cheering. We were waiting for them to come out. The players were so gracious,” said Tanja Redd.
Fans and former Auburn Player reflect on life before Bruce Pearl

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rex Castillo

Life as an Auburn Basketball fan is really good these days. “I characterize it as I used to be a basketball fan. Now I’m a fanatic. So that tells you where we’ve come from,” said Kelvin Redd, a member of the Auburn Class of 1990. Redd is a passionate Tigers fan. He and the rest of the Auburn faithful are loving the renaissance of Auburn basketball lead by Head Coach Bruce Pearl. Before Pearl arrived on The Plains it wasn’t easy being a Tigers basketball fan. “It was not great.
Fans and former Auburn Player reflect on life before Bruce Pearl

4 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

Life as an Auburn Basketball fan is really good these days. “I characterize it as I used to be a basketball fan. Now I’m a fanatic. So that tells you where we’ve come from,” said Kelvin Redd, a member of the Auburn Class of 1990. Redd is a passionate Tigers fan. He and the rest of the Auburn faithful are loving the renaissance of Auburn basketball lead by Head Coach Bruce Pearl. Before Pearl arrived on The Plains it wasn’t easy being a Tigers basketball fan. “It was not great.
Columbus Sports Council Executive Director joins GHSA leadership ranks

4 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Rex Castillo

Columbus, Ga – A staple leader in the Columbus sports scene is getting ready to move onto the next chapter. Merri Sherman will eventually become the GHSA Associate Director to oversee boys and girls soccer and softball. For the past two decades, Sherman’s leader has led Columbus to become a go-to destination for a variety of sporting events. Sherman is a firm believer that young girls should participate in sports throughout their lives, even when their playing days are over.