Sarah Ashlee Barker leads No. 23 Alabama over Mississippi State
Sarah Ashlee Barker finished with 19 points and matched her career high with 12 rebounds as No. 23 Alabama earned its twentieth win of the season
Julianna Reichenbach
Julianna Reichenbach joined the WAKA Action 8 News team as a Sports Anchor/Reporter in 2023. She grew up in Gainesville, Florida. Some of her fondest memories involve gathering around the couch on Saturdays to watch college football with her family.
Julianna went on to attend the University of Florida. Here, she fell in love with storytelling and sports journalism. She served as a WUFT News Sports Anchor and News Anchor/Reporter. She was also an on-air contributor for ESPN Gainesville and wrote for The Independent Florida Alligator and FloridaGators.com.
Over the summer of 2022, Julianna interned as a Studio Host/Reporter for the Northwoods League. Some of her best memories include the volleyball and softball beats, football games in The Swamp and covering the Gators’ 2023 College World Series run in Omaha.
Julianna is thrilled to stay in SEC Country because she knows how passionate the fans are about sports.
In high school, Julianna played three sports: volleyball, weightlifting and track and field. She later joined the UF club beach volleyball team.
Nowadays, Julianna continues to enjoy staying active— she loves any adventure, whether traveling, hiking or trying new foods.
She is excited to be part of the River Region community and looks forward to telling your stories.
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Park Crossing, Trinity win Girls Sub-Regionals
Saniya Jackson's Park Crossing and Trinity girl's basketball win their Sub-Regional games to advance to Regionals
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Scott Cross praises Marcus and Myles Rigsby as Troy basketball looks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against James Madison
Troy women’s basketball looks to keep shooting trend vs. Old Dominion
Troy women's basketball head coach Chanda Rigby looks forward to more time at home to practice shooting as the Trojans sit 8-3 in the Sun Belt
Broome, Baker-Mazara score 15 as No. 1 Auburn basketball tops Oklahoma
Auburn (21-1, 9-0) has now won 14 games in a row, the second-longest active winning streak in the country.
Park Crossing boys basketball wins Area championship
The Park Crossing boys basketball team beat Russell County 59-56 to win the AHSAA 6A Area 3 Championship. The Thunderbirds will host Sub-Regionals on Saturday.
Aaliyah Nye scores 22 as No. 22 Alabama women defeat Georgia
Aaliyah Nye scored 22 points, Essence Cody had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 22 Alabama rolled past Georgia 72-57 on Sunday
Auburn’s DeYona Gaston drops 31 on No. 2 South Carolina
DeYona Gaston scored the most points any opponent had scored on No. 2 South Carolina with 31, as Auburn women's basketball fell 83-66
Mark Sears, No. 4 Alabama extend winning streak versus Georgia
Mark Sears scored 20 points and No. 4 Alabama won its fifth straight game and for the 14th time in 15 contests, beating Georgia 90-69.
