The Atlanta Hawks were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 148-143 on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored 38 points and had 13 assists for the Hawks, who have lost their last three consecutive games and are now 26-31 on the 2024-25 regular season. Cade Cunningham notched 38 points and had 12 assists…… read more »
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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: MODEL GIRLS CONTINUE RUN IN GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS, MODEL BOYS’ SEASON ENDS
One of Model High School’s basketball teams extended its run in the GHSA Class A Division 1 playoffs, while the other’s season drew to a close this past Saturday. The Lady Blue Devils punched their ticket to the Elite Eight with a 33-30 win at home over Central, Macon. They will go on to host…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS GOLF CUP KICKS OFF ON MARCH 1ST – DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO TAKE HOME THE CUP?
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Golfers across Georgia will have the chance to claim bragging rights and compete for an all-inclusive championship getaway during the 2025 Georgia State Parks Golf Cup. This year’s tournament features a two-person scramble format, with qualifying events held at eight picturesque Georgia State Park golf courses…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS THIS SATURDAY AS MODEL’S TEAMS CONTINUE THEIR RUN IN THE STATE PLAYOFFS!
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for broadcast coverage of Model High School basketball on Saturday as their teams compete in the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Both will be on their home court. The Lady Blue Devils will face Central, Macon at 4:30 pm. The Blue Devils will…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP FIRST GAME AFTER NBA ALL STAR BREAK TO ORLANDO MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks lost their first game after the 2025 NBA All Star break to the Orlando Magic by 114-108 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena. Trae Young scored a game-high 38 points for the Hawks, who are now 26-30 on the 2024-2025 regular season. Paolo Banchero notched a team-high 36 points for the…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS ARE HEADED TO THE SECOND ROUND OF THE GHSA PLAYOFFS, LISTEN ON WLAQ
The Model High School boys basketball team opened the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs with a 74-37 win at home over Jeff Davis on Wednesday night. The Blue Devils are now headed to the Sweet 16 versus East Laurens on Saturday at 6 pm. Model’s Lady Blue Devils secured a first-round victory over Social…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING GAMES ARE ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND, LISTEN ON WLAQ
Baseball is back this weekend as the Atlanta Braves play their first Spring Training games of 2025 on Saturday in Fort Myers, FL versus the Minnesota Twins and this Sunday on their Grapefruit League home field in North Port, FL against the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm both of those…… read more »
FOLLOW MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN THE GHSA STATE PLAYOFFS ON WLAQ!
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for coverage of Model High School’s basketball teams in the opening round of the GHSA’s Class A Division 1 playoffs. Both MHS teams will open the state tournament on their home court. The Lady Blue Devils will take on Social Circle this evening at 5:30 pm, and the Blue…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS CLINCH REGION TITLES, ONWARD TO STATE TOURNAMENT!
Model High School’s basketball teams emerged victorious in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games on Saturday evening. The Lady Devils secured the girls’ region title with a 63-48 win over Heard County, while the Blue Devils beat Temple 61-60 in overtime to clinch the boys’ title. Model’s teams will head to the GHSA’s Class A…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN THE REGION 6-A D-1 CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM for broadcast coverage of Model High School basketball on Saturday evening as their teams compete in the Region 6-A D-1 championship games. The girls will take on Heard County at 6 pm, then the boys will face Temple at 7:30 pm. Fans may listen to the games on the…… read more »