(Media release from the Rome Braves): In conjunction with the Atlanta Braves, the Rome Braves on Friday announced the team’s coaching staff for the 2023 season. Angel Flores takes the helm as manager of the R-Braves in their twentieth season, replacing Kanekoa Texeira who was named the skipper of the Double-A Mississippi Braves. The 2023…… read more »
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REGION 7-AA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES TO AIR ON WLAQ
Tune in for high school basketball playoff action tonight on WLAQ 1410 AM or 96.9 FM as Model’s teams compete in the Region 7-AA championships at North Murray. The girls will face Murray County at 7 pm, then the boys will take on host North Murray at 8:30 pm. Fans may listen via radio dial,…… read more »
GROVES NAMED HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT DARLINGTON
(Media release from Darlington School): Wayne Groves, defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coordinator at Rome High School, has been named head football coach at Darlington School. “Coach Groves has been a key component of Rome’s remarkable success, which has included six region championships and two state championships,” said Head of School Brent Bell in…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION – TICKETS SELLING FAST FOR 2023 ROME-FLOYD SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Tickets are going fast for the 2023 Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, March 11 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. This year’s event honors five outstanding individuals, who truly represent the best of athletic achievement from the Rome and Floyd County area. Michelle…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH TOPS VIRGINIA TECH IN ACC MEN’S BASKETBALL
In men’s college basketball – Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech by 77-70 in ACC action on Wednesday night in Atlanta. Five of GT’s players scored into the double digits. They were led by Deebo Coleman with 21 points. The Yellow Jackets are now 10-16 overall and 3-13 in conference play for the 2022-23 season. They…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP OUTING IN CHARLOTTE, NC TO HORNETS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Charlotte Hornets 144-138 on Monday night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. That allowed Charlotte to take the four game season series between the teams by 3-1. LaMelo Ball had a game-high 30 points and 15 assists for the Hornets, who snapped a seven-game losing skid. Trae…… read more »
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS EMERGE VICTORIOUS IN SUPER BOWL LVII
The Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles by a final score of 38-35 in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday evening at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. That marked the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in franchise history and their second in the past four seasons. Patrick Mahomes was named…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS TOP PHOENIX SUNS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks snapped a two-game losing skid with a 116-107 victory on their home court over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. It allowed the Hawks to sweep the two-game season series between those teams. Trae Young led the charge for Atlanta with a game-high 36 points in addition to…… read more »
GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM SNAPS LOSING SKID WITH THRILLING WIN AT HOME OVER NOTRE DAME
Georgia Tech snapped a nine-game losing streak with a win over Notre Dame by 70-68 in ACC men’s basketball on Wednesday night in Atlanta. Lance Terry led the charge with a game-high 19 points, including a tip-in at the final buzzer. The Yellow Jackets improved to 9-15 overall and 2-12 in conference play for the…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS UPDATE
In case you missed it on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Model High School’s basketball teams closed out their regular season with a couple of victories at Rockmart on Tuesday evening. The Lady Blue Devils won the opener 53-28, while the Blue Devils emerged victorious in the night cap by 59-49. High school basketball will…… read more »