(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Adventures in the great outdoors, building Legos, gymnastics, baseball, golf and more await kids this summer as camp registration for summer 2023 is now open. Whether it’s a love for all things outdoors, building and competing with Lego and Nerf sets or tumbling, rolling and participating in lots…… read more »
Category Archives: Local Sports
GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO PITT IN ACC MEN’S HOOPS
In case you missed on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech fell to Pittsburgh 76-68 in ACC men’s basketball on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, PA. Miles Kelly reached a career-high with a game-high 24 points; he was among four GT players that scored into the double digits. Pitt also had four players to reach…… read more »
TUNE INTO WLAQ FOR COVERAGE OF MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN ROUND ONE OF THE STATE PLAYOFFS
Tune into WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM on Wednesday evening for coverage of Model High School’s basketball teams in round one of the GHSA’s Class AA state playoffs. The Lady Devils will host East Jackson at 5:30 pm. The 2023 Region 7-AA champion Blue Devils will host Athens Academy at 7 pm. Fans may listen to…… read more »
ROME BRAVES ANNOUNCE 2023 COACHING STAFF
(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 »
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 »