Category Archives: Local Sports
Spring Training Update: Atlanta Braves Take Monday Match with Detroit Tigers
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Detroit Tigers by 5-2 on Monday in a Spring Training match at Lakeland, FL. They have a scheduled off-day today and will return to action on Wednesday afternoon with a ...
Mar 03, 2026
Model Blue Devils Continue Run in State Playoffs, Lady Blue Devils' Season Has Ended
Model High School's boys basketball team is headed to the Elite Eight round of the GHSA's Class A Division 1 playoffs! The Blue Devils punched their ticket to the next round with a 70-53 victory at ho...
Mar 02, 2026
Atlanta Braves Weekend Spring Training Update
The Atlanta Braves netted a pair of wins and a tie in Spring Training over the weekend. They picked up a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday in Sarasota, FL. In split squad games on Sunday ...
Mar 02, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Win Sunday Outing at Home Versus Portland Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a five-game homestand with a 135-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at State Farm Arena. Onyeka Okongwu scored a game-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds for...
Mar 02, 2026
Listen to Model Hoops in the State Playoffs on WLAQ over the Weekend!
WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have broadcast coverage of Model High School's girls and boys basketball teams in the GHSA's Class A Division 1 playoffs over the weekend. WLAQ's Matt Davis encourages the pu...
Feb 27, 2026
Tune in for Spring Training from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ!
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Yankees by 7-3 in Spring Training action on Thursday afternoon in Tampa, FL. They will host the Boston Red Sox this afternoon at 1:05 pm in North Port. WLAQ 141...
Feb 27, 2026
Atlanta Hawks Take Finale of Back-to-Back Set Versus Washington Wizards
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards by 126-96 on Thursday night in the finale of a back-to-back set of outings between the teams at State Farm Arena. Corey Kispert scored a game-high 33 ...
Feb 27, 2026
Model Boys Basketball Team Punches Ticket to Sweet Sixteen in GHSA State Playoffs
Model High School's boys basketball team is bound for the Sweet Sixteen in the GHSA's Class A Division 1 playoffs! The Blue Devils beat Brantley County by a final score of 86-58 in opening round actio...
Feb 26, 2026
Spring Training Update: Riley Homers as Atlanta Braves Take Wednesday Win over Pittsburgh Pirates
The Atlanta Braves were victors on their Spring Training home field over the Pittsburgh Pirates by 3-1 on Wednesday down in North Port, FL. Highlights of the game included a two-run homer from Austin ...
Feb 26, 2026
Model Girls Basketball Team Advances in State Tournament, Model Boys Begin Playoff Run Tonight with Coverage on WLAQ
Model High School's girls basketball team is headed to the Sweet Sixteen in the GHSA's Class A Division 1 playoffs! The Lady Blue Devils beat Bleckley County 55-38 in opening round action on Tuesday n...
Feb 25, 2026
